Tag Archives: Pennsylvania

Open Thread | There Were Some Elections Last Night

Posted on November 8, 2023 by rikyrah

And, for Joe Biden and the Democratic Party to be in such trouble, according to the pundits…. Not a bad night. Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) tweeted at 8:46 PM on Tue, Nov 07, 2023: Across the country tonight, democracy won and … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Problems With the MSM and the Problems with the GOP

Posted on October 18, 2022 by rikyrah

We’ve been telling you that there’s been a concerted effort against Stacey Abrams in Georgia. Spreading falsehoods, and with the undergirding of pure misogyny in its ‘ appeal’. I love her analysis of these scam polls being used to try … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Former Sen. Arlen Specter has died at 82

Posted on October 14, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

The Washington Post Former senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, one of the nation’s most durable political figures, who during three decades in the Senate became known for his command of constitutional law, died of cancer Oct. 14 at his home … Continue reading →

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In Voter Suppression News, Judge UPHOLDS Pennsylvania Voter ID Law

Posted on August 15, 2012 by rikyrah

hat tips-djchefron and RobM From TPM.com: TPMMuckraker Judge Won’t Block Pennsylvania’s Voter ID Law Ryan J. Reilly- August 15, 2012, 9:10 AM A state judge on Wednesday refused to block Pennsylvania’s controversial voter ID law. Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson’s … Continue reading →

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MIKE TURZAI REPUBLICAN, ANNOUNCES VOTER ID LAWS ALLOWS GOVERNOR ROMNEY TO WIN PENNSYLVANIA

Posted on July 29, 2012 by rikyrah

MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT; THE GOP ARE TARGETING BLACKS, HISPANICS, THE POOR, AND THE ELDERLY, VOTERS WHO GENERALLY VOTE DEMOCRATICALLY, BECAUSE ESPECIALLY THE CURRENT REPUBLICAN PARTY’S #1 PRIROTIY IS FOCUSED ON MAKING PRESIDENT OBAMA A ONE TERM PRESIDENT, TAX … Continue reading →

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President Obama Continues Bus Tour: Today, Pennsylvania!

Posted on July 6, 2012 by rikyrah

UPDATE: The crowd cheers as US President Barack Obama delivers remarks during a campaign event at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania July 6, 2012, while on a bus tour of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Watch the events here and here. … Continue reading →

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In Pennsylvania, Mitt Romney Hides From Voters & TOUGH QUESTIONS

Posted on June 16, 2012 by rikyrah

Pennsylvania today, Mitt Romney retreated from his planned bus tour route when faced with having to answer for his failed record as Governor of Massachusetts. Rather than address the assembled crowd at his planned stop in Quakertown, lay out a … Continue reading →

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President Obama Speaks At Philadelphia Rally

Posted on October 10, 2010 by rikyrah

Here was the warm up team – Gov. Rendell, Sen. Casey and Mayor Nutter Here’s the line for the first rally in Philadelphia, which stretched for 5 full city blocks an hour before the start. It was amazing that so … Continue reading →

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