GOP Congressman laud tax bill, Democrats decry ‘gift’ for wealthy, donors
The U.S. Senate last night passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — a sweeping revision of U.S. Tax code, that depending on who is talking is either a spark for job and wage growth or a massive, deficit busting giveaway to the rich, political donors and corporate America.
The House voted Tuesday to approve the package, but will have to revote Wednesday because of three provisions in the original bill that...
Getting more difficult to stand for hypocracy
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Okay, apparently the Pennsylvania Republican Party can’t stand for judge candidates who support peaceful protest, but can stand for gerrymandering.
This week the state GOP sent out a mailer attacking Democratic judicial candidates saying “Vote for Judges who share our values and stand for the flag.”
Then days later, the state GOP sought a stay on federal lawsuit...
GOP putting the ‘mean’ in meaningless legislative efforts
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Fall, that time of year when a young man’s fancy turns to…a budget crisis, political dysfunction, a renewed health care mess and, oh, yeah, off-year elections.
So, let’s see, the state still lacks a revenue plan to pay for a spending plan it passed some months ago, so now some bills aren’t being paid. The state House Republicans have come up with a wacky plan...
The crossroads of hate and politics
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
In this very special edition of Politics As Unusual — a few days early to allow for copious time sitting by the pool and ingesting adult beverages — we’re going to take a look at how politics drives behavior (and the other way around), bad endorsements, chaos, dirty money and more!
First, if you’ve been on the Web, watched TV or been exposed to virtually any...
Abortion ban makes no religious, moral or political sense
Rushing through SB3 is a suicide play for Pa. GOP
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
On a very special Monday edition of “Why Your State Legislature Sucks,” let me chat with you for a moment about state Senate Bill 3.
With the myriad of problems facing our commonwealth, it is this bill, which addresses exactly none of them, that will likely dominate headlines this week and beyond in Pennsylvania.
With...
GOP seems to be laying groundwork for two campaigns
As Trump implodes, Republicans pivoting to save down-ballot races
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As we suggested last week, the heavy firepower is hitting Chester County now — and is likely to continue right up to the election.
Already this week, we’ve seen Ted Danson in town stumping for Hillary Clinton and Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (and former GOP Vice Presidential nominee)...
PA GOP builds brilliant GOTV plan — for Democrats
Attacking ‘Pre-Wal-Mart’ majors and abortion rights could lead Nov. disaster
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There’s dumb and then there’s pour gasoline on yourself and dive into the barbecue dumb.
And it seems like Republicans in your beloved state legislature have stocked up on the Kingsford and are wearing loads of Eau de Sunoco in a brilliant attempt to pander to a small minority...
GOP says Wolf’s tax math doesn’t add up
And they may have a point, when it comes to sales tax hike
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
WEST CHESTER — Five of the county’s state legislative delegation pushed back on Gov. Tom Wolf’s sales tax increase proposal Friday — arguing that it would cost Chester County taxpayers an additional $177 million a year in taxes.
State Representatives Dan Truitt (R-156), Becky Corbin (R-155), Tim Hennessey...
Corbett makes final pitch in Chester County
GOP brings out heavy hitters to make argument for governor’s reelection
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Gov. Tom Corbett makes his case for reelection Monday at the Helicopter Museum in West Chester. The governor, who faces a tough reelection battle with Democrat Tom Wolf, was supported by a “who’s who” local, regional and statewide elected Republicans.
WEST CHESTER...
Letter: It is a bad time to be a Republican in Chester County
To The Editor,
I am a Democratic Committee person for East Marlborough East (Precinct 355) and the Chair of the Kennett Area Democrats. About two years ago, while representing the Democratic Party at my polling place, a man rushed by, without ever looking me in the eye, saying, “You are a Democrat. You should be ashamed of yourself.” Actually, I am not. I am proud to be a Democrat. I...