The Times’ endorsements, 2014: U.S. Congress
For the first time in the history of The Times, we plan to make formal endorsements of candidates, kicking off today with the Congressional races in Chester County. Tomorrow, we’ll feature our endorsements for State Representative and on Sunday, state Senate and Governor. We appreciate your feedback in making these first-even endorsements.
16th Congressional District: Tom Houghton, Democrat
While...
The silliest of silly seasons cranks up
Playing the Walker ‘blame game’ and hijinks in the Sixth race
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It’s just one month until election day and the gloves have come off, from dueling ads (of questionable veracity at times), protests, endorsements, temper tantrums and worst of all: the lawyers have been unleashed.
So, in other words, it’s a pretty typical October, when politics goes from...
Op/Ed: Time to boost accountability and transparency for Congress
By Ryan Costello, Chester County Commissioner
Ryan Costello
The gridlock and partisan rancor in Congress is taking its toll on the public’s perception of Congress, and rightfully so. According to a recent Gallup poll, only 14 percent of Americans think Congress is doing a good job. That puts the public’s approval of the job Congress is doing at one of its lowest points in history.
As a member...
Another tough week for Corbett
Will GOP turnout take a big hit? And ‘Donationgate’…yawn
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As Labor Day looms, we kick into high gear for the fall election, campaigns are gearing up with charges, counter charges — and in some races, what appears to be candidates distancing themselves from a certain Harrisburg office holder.
That office holder is, of course, Gov. Tom Corbett, who...
Poll numbers don’t always tell the whole story
Also: is it time to fire legislators too busy ‘on vacation’ to do their jobs?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Ah, the sweet smell of late summer. Fruits ripening, corn growing, backyard grills fired up, maybe even a whiff of chlorine from the pool all in the air.
Also floating in the air: polling data, much of which might leave folks scratching their heads a bit.
You may have seen this...
County, state, and US Chambers support Costello
Chester County, PA, US Chambers of Business and Industry announce support
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Ryan Costello addresses the small gathering at Victory Brewing.
DOWNINGTOWN – The Chester County, Pennsylvania, and US Chambers of Business and Industry announced their support of Republican Congressional Candidate Ryan Costello at a press conference on Tuesday.
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State campaign finance Website is a fiasco
‘New and improved’ site less useful that HealthCare.gov
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
And they said HealthCare.gov is bad.
Try spending some quality time searching campaign finance reports on the Pennsylvania Department of State.
I did this past week, as Tuesday was the always dreaded deadline for the Cycle 1 campaign finance report that has to be filed for state legislative candidates,...
Parrish withdraws from 6th race
Trivedi is spared primary fight, will take on Costello in Nov.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Mike Parrish, who had been a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 6th Congressional District, announced he would suspend his campaign and support rival Mana Trivedi against Republican Ryan Costello.
Mike Parrish, who had been challenging Manan Trivedi for the Democratic nomination for the 6th Congressional...
Trivedi ready for third shot at 6th race
Democrat sought seat in 2010, 2012, but likes chances with seat open
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
After a pair of bruising runs against Jim Gerlach for the Sixth Ditrict Congressional seat, it looked like Manan Trivedi had had enough.
The 39-year-old physician and Navy veteran made a pair of spirited runs against Gerlach, a well-funded incumbent in 2010 and 2012 and both fell short. As things...
A journey from Rocky Mountains to Brandywine Valley
New head of Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau announced
Susan Hamley
The county’s snowy winter should make the new executive director of Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) feel right at home.
The CCCVB board announced on Thursday, Jan. 30, that Susan Hamley would take the reins of the organization, replacing Blair Mahoney, who retired. Hamley has held several executive...
