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Corbett Tries to Save Voter ID Requirements
Gov. Tom Corbett has asked Commonwealth Court to reconsider its ruling that state’s controversial Voter ID law unconstitutionally restricts voting rights. “Gov. Tom Corbett’s general […]
Corbett May Try to Revive PA Voter ID Law
NewsWorks reports: “Days after a state judge struck down Pennsylvania voter identification law, Gov. Tom Corbett said he’s not sure whether his administration will appeal […]
Court Overturns Pennsylvania Voter ID Law
Breaking: Pennsylvania’s controversial voter ID law has been overturned: BREAKING! PA Judge issues injunction permanently blocking the enforcement of the voter ID law – http://t.co/dqHEtu32hV […]
Gay Republican Don Guardian Elected Mayor of Atlantic City
There were lots of exciting election LGBT-centric results all across the country last night: ally and gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe eked by with a win in […]
LGBT Voting Guide for Philly and Burbs
Equality Pennsylvania has released its voting guide for November 2013, and out of the eight endorsed candidates in Philadelphia and Southeast PA, two identify as […]
Oh Yeah: There’s A City Election on Tuesday
There’s actually an election in Philadelphia on Tuesday—the Committee of Seventy has a sample ballot in case you want to get informed tonight about the […]
Why Romney Didn’t Choose Christie for V.P.
John Heilemann and Mark Halperin–the graybeards of who’s up, who’s down beltway journalism–are out with Double Down: Game Change 2012, the sequel to…Game Change. The […]
By Gerrymandering the Democrats, You Only Make Them Stronger
Even in this era of political cynicism, the brazenness of Republicans’ recent redistricting efforts—especially in Pennsylvania—seemed breathtaking. To demonstrate the absurdity of the revisions, Slate […]
GOP’s “Fat Thighs,” “Small Breasts” Hillary Dig Is Really a Compliment
Thirty-seven months out, and we’re back to Hillary’s body parts. At the California Republican Party convention over the weekend in Anaheim, political buttons were spotted […]
Supposedly “Neutral” Rendell Hosts A Gubernatorial Fundraiser
A week ago, we noted with great disappointment and regret that (possible mayoral candidate?!?!?!) Ed Rendell would not be supporting any Democratic gubernatorial candidates in […]
“Gimme Gimme” and the Coming Chris Christie-Rand Paul Battle Royale
One of the more fascinating summer fights this year is the nearly tennis-like public spat between Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY). […]
Study: Voter ID Law Cut PA Turnout by 35,000
As the state Supreme Court mulls the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s voter ID law, a new study adds some context to the debate. The study, commissioned […]
Book: Chris Christie Is Awesome, According to Chris Christie
The NYT reports today on a new book by Dan Balz, a veteran reporter, about the 2012 election. It apparently focuses a bit on Chris […]
Meet the 65-Year-Old Philly Virgin Running for President in 2016
There was a man roaming around Independence Mall yesterday who says he’s running for president in 2016 on the Patriot Party ticket. He may just […]
Michele Bachmann’s Legacy Is Much Scarier Than Her Eyes Ever Were
History may very well look back on Michele Bachmann’s political career with much amusement. She was the conservative Republican congresswoman with the ever-present off-kilter look […]