Saturday, March 07, 2009
Thirty-year incumbent U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter will face a significant opponent in next year’s Republican primary.
Conservative activist Peg Luksik has formed a committee and begun raising money in her attempt to unseat Mr. Specter, citing his socially liberal positions and vote for the economic stimulus package as the main reasons for her decision, stating, “Mr. Specter has completely lost touch with the people of Pennsylvania.”
Ms. Luksik is no stranger to Pennsylvania politics. She shook the establishment by almost defeating then-incumbent Auditor General Barbara Hafer in the 1990 Republican primary, garnering 46 percent of the statewide vote.
She also ran as an Independent in the 1994 gubernatorial contest, taking 13 percent of the vote. More recently, she was campaign manager in a nationally followed race to unseat longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. John Murtha, D-12th, in central Pennsylvania.
http://thebulletin.us/articles/2009/03/07/top_stories/doc49b113312d762229920098.txt
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Toomey said to be in, but he may not be alone
Friday, March 6, 2009
Conservative poster-boy Pat Toomey, while officially only "considering" a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Arlen Specter, has begun telling friends privately that he's definitely in, according to the Morning Call newspaper. (The friends are so excited they apparently can't keep quiet, or maybe that was the point.) Anyway, here's the story by Josh Drobnyk.
But it does not look as though Toomey would have the clear field that political strategists dream of for a straight up-or-down shot at Specter. Anti-abortion activist Peg Luksik of Johnstown has already established a candidate committee and bought a post-office box for her own Senate campaign, and she's sounding more and more like a candidate.
"I'd say I've moved past maybe, or possibly, to 'strongly leaning in that direction,'" Luksik told me. "I'm close."
She said she would not be influenced by Toomey's plans, or concerns that having two conservatives in the race might simply split the anti-Specter vote, enabling him to escape once again with his political life.
"I'm going to do what I think is right - that's always been my barometer, and it always will be," Luksik said. As for Toomey, "what I've seen is somebody looking at poll numbers and that's it," she said.
Luksik ran for governor in the 1990s, and polled well. The conservative base of the Pennsylvania GOP has only grown more conservative since then, and she is a hero of the movement. Last year, Luksik managed the aggressive congressional campaign of Lt. Col. Bill Russell that rattled Democratic Rep. John Murtha, the earmark king.
"Sen. Specter needs to be helped into his well-deserved retirement," Luksik said. "It's truly time that the Washington insiders are told 'that's enough.'"
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/harrisburg_politics/Toomey_said_to_be_in_but_he_may_not_be_alone.html
Conservative poster-boy Pat Toomey, while officially only "considering" a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Arlen Specter, has begun telling friends privately that he's definitely in, according to the Morning Call newspaper. (The friends are so excited they apparently can't keep quiet, or maybe that was the point.) Anyway, here's the story by Josh Drobnyk.
But it does not look as though Toomey would have the clear field that political strategists dream of for a straight up-or-down shot at Specter. Anti-abortion activist Peg Luksik of Johnstown has already established a candidate committee and bought a post-office box for her own Senate campaign, and she's sounding more and more like a candidate.
"I'd say I've moved past maybe, or possibly, to 'strongly leaning in that direction,'" Luksik told me. "I'm close."
She said she would not be influenced by Toomey's plans, or concerns that having two conservatives in the race might simply split the anti-Specter vote, enabling him to escape once again with his political life.
"I'm going to do what I think is right - that's always been my barometer, and it always will be," Luksik said. As for Toomey, "what I've seen is somebody looking at poll numbers and that's it," she said.
Luksik ran for governor in the 1990s, and polled well. The conservative base of the Pennsylvania GOP has only grown more conservative since then, and she is a hero of the movement. Last year, Luksik managed the aggressive congressional campaign of Lt. Col. Bill Russell that rattled Democratic Rep. John Murtha, the earmark king.
"Sen. Specter needs to be helped into his well-deserved retirement," Luksik said. "It's truly time that the Washington insiders are told 'that's enough.'"
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/harrisburg_politics/Toomey_said_to_be_in_but_he_may_not_be_alone.html
Friday, March 6, 2009
CONSTITUTIONAL GROUP BROADENS APPEAL WITH NAME CHANGE
(Lebanon) – Responding to increased interest from across Pennsylvania, the Constitutional Organization Of Lebanon, organized four years ago to promote greater understanding of the United States Constitution, has announced that it is amending its name to “Constitutional Organization Of Liberty”, effective immediately.
“The board decided that the time had come for us to broaden our appeal as a statewide organization and the logical thing for us to do was change our name,” said Laurel Lynn Petolicchio, Chairman for 2009.
“And while the formal name for our organization will change, the acronym we use – COOL – will remain the same,” she said. “Which works out pretty well because a lot of people statewide have become familiar with it.”
State Senator Mike Folmer, COOL’s first Chairman, noted that it was important to institute a name change in order to ensure that people from other parts of Pennsylvania felt welcome.
“COOL has received a lot of interest from all over the state but some potential participants have been reluctant to get more involved because the name led them to believe that it was limited to residents of Lebanon County,” Folmer said.
“The fact of the matter is that by modifying the name we are making our appeal more universal to the people of Pennsylvania,” he said.
“But, unlike so many other statewide groups, we will not be relocating to Harrisburg in order to be closer to the political class,” Folmer said. “COOL was created as a grassroots organization and will stay that way.”
The name change will also permit a closer tie-in to the organization’s website, www.ReclaimLiberty.com, which has already been updated to reflect for the new name.
The change to “Constitutional Organization Of Liberty” marks the most recent move on the part of the conservative, non-partisan group to expand it’s ability to meet the needs of potential members and participants. Late last year it revamped it’s course offerings – including “A More Perfect Union” and “Institute On The Constitution” - and has announced plans to add more courses.
COOL just completed presentation of “A More Perfect Union” at Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church in Jonestown, and is currently conducting the first part of “Institute On The Constitution” at Open Door Baptist Church in Lebanon.
www.grassrootspa.com
“The board decided that the time had come for us to broaden our appeal as a statewide organization and the logical thing for us to do was change our name,” said Laurel Lynn Petolicchio, Chairman for 2009.
“And while the formal name for our organization will change, the acronym we use – COOL – will remain the same,” she said. “Which works out pretty well because a lot of people statewide have become familiar with it.”
State Senator Mike Folmer, COOL’s first Chairman, noted that it was important to institute a name change in order to ensure that people from other parts of Pennsylvania felt welcome.
“COOL has received a lot of interest from all over the state but some potential participants have been reluctant to get more involved because the name led them to believe that it was limited to residents of Lebanon County,” Folmer said.
“The fact of the matter is that by modifying the name we are making our appeal more universal to the people of Pennsylvania,” he said.
“But, unlike so many other statewide groups, we will not be relocating to Harrisburg in order to be closer to the political class,” Folmer said. “COOL was created as a grassroots organization and will stay that way.”
The name change will also permit a closer tie-in to the organization’s website, www.ReclaimLiberty.com, which has already been updated to reflect for the new name.
The change to “Constitutional Organization Of Liberty” marks the most recent move on the part of the conservative, non-partisan group to expand it’s ability to meet the needs of potential members and participants. Late last year it revamped it’s course offerings – including “A More Perfect Union” and “Institute On The Constitution” - and has announced plans to add more courses.
COOL just completed presentation of “A More Perfect Union” at Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church in Jonestown, and is currently conducting the first part of “Institute On The Constitution” at Open Door Baptist Church in Lebanon.
www.grassrootspa.com
Thursday, March 5, 2009
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
10th Amendment Rally
Announcing a new Meetup for The Ron Paul Revolution: Pittsburgh!
What: Rep. Sam Rorher's 10th Amendment Rally in Harrisburg
When: March 16, 2009 12:00 PM
Where: Click the link below to find out!
Meetup Description: Action Item: 10th Amendment Rally for the State of Independence
Monday, March 16, at noon
Main Capitol Rotunda
Harrisburg, PA
http://www.samrohrer.com/
C4L Blog posting for the rally:
http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=12324
If anyone can go and needs a ride, etc please feel free to send me an email that I can forward to the group.
thanks!
DaveP
Learn more here:
http://ronpaul.meetup.com/1834/calendar/9867723/
What: Rep. Sam Rorher's 10th Amendment Rally in Harrisburg
When: March 16, 2009 12:00 PM
Where: Click the link below to find out!
Meetup Description: Action Item: 10th Amendment Rally for the State of Independence
Monday, March 16, at noon
Main Capitol Rotunda
Harrisburg, PA
http://www.samrohrer.com/
C4L Blog posting for the rally:
http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=12324
If anyone can go and needs a ride, etc please feel free to send me an email that I can forward to the group.
thanks!
DaveP
Learn more here:
http://ronpaul.meetup.com/1834/calendar/9867723/
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
NOTICE!!
There will be a Press release in the Rotunda of the Capitol Building in Harrisburg Penna. on April 21st 2009 at 1:30 to 3:00 P.M. This press conference will be held by Liberty & Justice Association Inc. and will be for the restoration of the power of the people over their servant governments in all three Branches.
We need you to stand up NOW! All Groups, individuals and organizations. I promise you will not be disapointed!
Please Join us in restoring the freedom and power of the people.
Hagan Smith C.E.O. of L.J.A.I. mailto:www.hagan@ljai.info724-586-9739
We need you to stand up NOW! All Groups, individuals and organizations. I promise you will not be disapointed!
Please Join us in restoring the freedom and power of the people.
Hagan Smith C.E.O. of L.J.A.I. mailto:www.hagan@ljai.info724-586-9739
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