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Ridge to 'Primary' Toomey for PA Senate?
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyWith yesterday's surprise announcement that Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter would switch to the Democratic Party, it has generally been assumed he would automatically face former conservative Congressman Pat Toomey in the General Election. This may -- or may not -- be the case.Despite the Pennsylvania Democratic Machine's efforts to "clear the field," Rep. Joe Sestak is still considering whether or not to stay in the race -- and he has publicly noted that Specter's decision was based on expediency. It is interesting that the same folks (like Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell) who were behind ...
McCain Gets a Primary Challenge (But Don't Count on McCain Losing)...
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailySenator John McCain -- who not long ago was the GOP standard bearer -- has drawn a challenge from Minuteman founder Chris Simcox. The Minutemen, of course, are an organization devoted to making sure illegal immigrants do not cross the border.As CNN reported, Simcox said:"John McCain has failed miserably in his duty to secure this nation's borders and protect the people of Arizona from the escalating violence and lawlessness," Simcox said in a statement. "He has fought real efforts over the years at every turn, opting to hold our nation's border security hostage to his amnesty schemes."Of ...
Specter to Oppose Cloture and Final Passage of Card Check
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailySenator Arlen Specter will oppose cloture and final passage of Card Check, or as it's officially known, the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). Opposing cloture essentially means Specter will not support attempts to overcome a Republican filibuster -- which means the bill is effectively dead. Word of Specter's decision leaked this afternoon and was followed by a dramatic official announcement on the Senate floor.Specter's move was likely influenced by the fact that he will likely face a tough primary challenge from conservative former Congressman Pat Toomey. In fact, Toomey credits primary ...
'Card Check' Vote Could Hint at Specter Switch
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyWith Card Check -- the so-called "Employee Free Choice Act" -- generating lots of talk today, speculation has begun to mount as to whether or not Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter will vote to support it (as he did in 2007). Back in December, The Hill ran a column essentially arguing that Specter's 2007 vote was not a predictor of how he might vote this time:When Specter voted to move the bill forward in 2007, he did so knowing the legislation lacked the votes to advance in the Senate. President Bush had threatened to veto the bill even if the Senate had passed it. President-elect Barack ...
Toomey Hints He May 'Primary' Arlen Specter
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyClub for Growth President Pat Toomey today released the following statement:As this disastrous recession worsens, I have become increasingly concerned about the future of our state and national economy. Unfortunately, the recent extraordinary response of the federal government – more corporate bailouts, unprecedented spending and debt, higher taxes – is likely to make things worse. I think we are on a dangerously wrong path. Pennsylvanians want a US Senator focused on real and sustainable job creation that gets our economy growing again. That is why I am considering becoming a ...
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