Riding The Straight-Talk Express

From The Campaign Trail.
In the 10th CD, Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Carney dons some safety orange to stump with sportsmen. In the 8th CD, Republican Tom Manion is pushing Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy for a debate on energy issues. Murphy, meanwhile, is attending (and we swear we’re not making this up) … zucchini races. No, seriously … zucchini races. In the 25th state Senate District, Democrat Donald Hilliard will take a run against Senate President Pro Tem Joe Scarnati.

(excerpt from The Morning Call)

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Specter reflects on friends, enemies

When asked where he stands on the congressional race in the 8th District, Pennsylvania senator Arlen Specter recently expressed his confidence in Republican Tom Manion:

Republican Tom Manion is a “very strong candidate” and “could very well win” his 8th District congressional race against Democratic incumbent Patrick Murphy.

(excepted from an article by Gary Weckselbett from The Intelligencer, www.phillyburbs.com)

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