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Friday, August 31, 2012

How 'The Shy Republican' Could Be Masking a Landslide

Articles: How 'The Shy Republican' Could Be Masking a Landslide

Republican Convention Winners and Losers

Commentary magazine's Jonathan Tobin picks winners: Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, Marco Rubio, Susana Martinez and Jeb Bush and losers: Rick Santorum, Chris Christie, Sarah Palin,Tim Pawlenty, Rob Portman and John Thune from this week's Republican National Convention.

Check out the rationale in the article below:

Republican Convention Winners and Losers

Mitt Romney Speaks To RNC

Pa. ranks 2nd among states in number of local governments

From the US Census Bureau:

In 2012, 89,004 local governments existed in the United States, down from 89,476 in the last census of governments conducted in 2007. Local governments included 3,031 counties (down from 3,033 in 2007), 19,522 municipalities (up from 19,492 in 2007), 16,364 townships (down from 16,519 in 2007), 37,203 special districts (down from 37,381 in 2007) and 12,884 independent school districts (down from 13,051 in 2007).

Other Key Findings

Among the key findings in the 2012 Census of Governments preliminary counts:

   *  Illinois leads the nation with 6,968 local governments — approximately 2,000 more than second-place Pennsylvania.

   *  Hawaii has 21 local governments, the fewest of any state.

  *  Texas remains first in the nation with the most independent school districts at 1,079.  Closely behind is California, with 1,025 independent school districts.

   *  Seventeen states had more special districts compared with 2007, and 29 had fewer. Five states (including the District of Columbia) had no change.

    Ten states had fewer townships because of mergers and consolidations. Kansas decreased the most, moving from 1,353 in 2007 to 1,268 in 2012, a decrease of 85.
Census Bureau Reports There Are 89,004 Local Governments in the United States

Mitt Romney's Economic Vision for America

More evidence of voter fraud in R.I.

In secretly recorded video, an offer to deliver absentee ballot votes for money

True The Vote Condemns Texas Voter ID Ruling

True The Vote Reaction To Texas Voter ID Ruling

New Pa. Law Takes Effect Today Requiring Training for Teen Motorcyclists

New Law Takes Effect Today Requiring Training for Teen Motorcyclists

National Survey Looks at Workplace Restrooms

National Survey Looks at Workplace Restrooms

Sen. Marco Rubio Speaks to RNC

3 reasons Clint Eastwood worked for Republicans

Harsanyi: Three reasons Clint Eastwood worked for Republicans - Conservative News

Obama's Money Trouble: Are People Voting With Their Pocketbooks?

The condensed liberal handbook of racial code words

Michelle Malkin: The condensed liberal handbook of racial code words - Conservative News

Pennsylvanians confident of going GOP for first time since '88

Pennsylvanians confident of going GOP for first time since '88 - Conservative News, Views & Books

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Romney offers vision of hope for America, sets himself apart from Obama

I did not vote for Mitt Romney in the 2008 primary. I did not vote for Mitt Romney in the 2012 primary. But after tonight's speech at the Republican National Convention, I'm sold.

Mitt Romney is the best hope for getting this country moving again. Two things that stood out from his terrific speech. Romney is a humble man. Romney deeply loves his country. I can't say that about the current occupant of the White House.

It's Romney-Ryan on Nov. 6. It's time to let the grown-ups run the country.

Romney offers vision of hope for America, sets himself apart from Obama - Conservative News

Text of Marco Rubio's 2012 RNC speech

Text of Marco Rubio's 2012 RNC speech - Conservative News

Being Successful is Romney's Greatest Appeal

Articles: Being Successful is Romney's Greatest Appeal

Romney Web ad calls for resignations over gas prices

Latest Romney Web ad calls for resignations over gas prices - The Hill's Video

New Evidence That 2008 Was A Major Aberration For Democrats

New Evidence That 2008 Was A Major Aberration For Democrats | The New Republic

Marco Rubio's Republican Convention Address

Exclusive: Marco Rubio's Republican Convention Address

George F. Will: Can voters handle the truth?

Voters, are you bluffing or do you mean what you say?

Pro-Lifers Place 3,300 Flowers at Democrat Convention for Abortion Victims

Pro-Lifers Place 3,300 Flowers at Democrat Convention for Abortion Victims | LifeNews.com

Pa. newspaper cuts print edition to 3 days a week

Reaction to fewer print days mixed

Crossroads Generation - 'The Poster'

Clint Eastwood is 'mystery guest' on Romney's big night

The Democrats have an out-of-work TV actress by the name of Eva Longoria as their marqee star. The Republicans have Clint Eastwood. No contest.

Clint Eastwood is 'mystery guest' on Romney's big night - The Hill - covering Congress, Politics, Political Campaigns and Capitol Hill | TheHill.com

GOP calls for broader gun rights

GOP calls for broader gun rights, unlimited clips

Opinion: Blame Rendell for gas drilling in Pa.

Blame Rendell for gas drilling in Pa. | PoconoRecord.com

'2016: Obama's America' Box Office Grows By 341%

"2016: Obama's America" Box Office Grows By 341% As It Expands To More Movie Screens

Transcript of Sen. Rand Paul Speech to RNC

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by The Hon. Rand Paul, U.S. Senator, Kentucky

RNC Mystery Speaker Revealed


Ryan carves up President Obama

Ryan carves up President Obama - The Hill - covering Congress, Politics, Political Campaigns and Capitol Hill | TheHill.com

Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan Speech to RNC


Former Massachusetts Gov. Weld regrets supporting Obama

Former Massachusetts Gov. Weld regrets supporting Obama | Conservative News, Views & Books

Paul Ryan: Proud to accept the calling of my generation

Ryan: Proud to accept the calling of my generation - Conservative News

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Transcript of RNC Keynote Speech by Gov. Chris Christie

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by The Hon. Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey

Transcript of RNC speech by Gov. Scott Walker

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin

Mia Love Speaks at RNC

Study: Congressional Twitter Accounts Are Plagued by Phony Followers

Study: Congressional Twitter Accounts Are Plagued by Phony Followers

Columnist: Documentary proves unflattering to Obama

Spencer: Documentary proves unflattering to Obama - delcotimes.com

'Obama's America: 2016' Is A Box Office Success

Transcript of Chris Christie RNC speech

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by The Hon. Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey

Transcript of Rick Santorum RNC speech

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by The Hon. Rick Santorum, Former U.S. Senator, Pennsylvania

Study Projects Hispanic Vote in Presidential Election

Study Projects Hispanic Vote in Presidential Election

Teach Your Children Well


Ironic: Liberal Think Tank Laments 'Lost Decade' Mostly Under Democrat Ed Rendell

When you put out a report about how working Pennsylvanians have suffered over the past 10 years, maybe you should point out that the governor for eight of those 10 years was none other than Ed "Fast Eddie" Rendell, who left office with a $4.4 billion deficit and kicked the can down the road on most of the state's more pressing problems.

Following Lost Decade, Pennsylvanians Earning Less Despite More Productive Economy

Hollywood elite tire of Obama

Celeb presence will be smaller this year for Dems

NBC site censors RNC speeches by black politicians

Video: Tuesday night’s RNC speeches

Ohio spells trouble for Obama


Book contradicts Obama administration account of bin Laden raid

Book contradicts administration account of bin Laden raid - The Hill's DEFCON Hill

Ann Romney Speech to RNC

Ex-Dem Artur Davis: I made mistake in backing Obama

Ex-Dem Artur Davis: I made mistake in backing Obama

Ann Romney appeals to women in RNC speech

Ann Romney appeals to women in RNC speech – USATODAY.com

Bush Was Blamed For Gas Prices By The Left, But Obama Gets A Pass?


From Obama booster to Republican star: Artur Davis gets electric reception at RNC

From Obama booster to Republican star: Artur Davis gets electric reception at RNC - Conservative News

Chris Christie does not disappoint as he rips into liberals

Chris Christie does not disappoint as he rips into liberals - Conservative News

A Big Ten strategy for GOP?

George F. Will: A Big Ten strategy for GOP?

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Chris Christie's Republican Party

Chris Christie's Republican Party


Artur Davis: Thank You For Welcoming Me 'Where I Belong'

The Networks Don't Even Try to Hide the Bias

The Networks Don't Even Try to Hide the Bias

Gun Rights Group Encouraged By Pro-Second Amendment Republican Platform

CCRKBA Encouraged By Pro-Second Amendment Republican Platform

Obama sneezes while defending Obamacare; blames it on Republicans

Obama sneezes while defending Obamacare; blames it on Republicans | WashingtonExaminer.com

Brace Yourself For $4 Gas


Resurgent Pennsylvania GOP making the case for putting the state in play

Resurgent Pennsylvania GOP making the case for putting the state in play

Ex-Obama voters featured in Romney video

Ex-Obama voters featured in Romney video

Republican stars aim to energize base at RNC

Republican stars aim to energize base at RNC – USATODAY.com

Switchers: Dems Abandon Obama

Andrew Ferguson: Learning to Like Mitt

A reluctant Romney supporter writes about how he came to like Mitt.

Learning to Like Mitt

Pennsylvania Turnpike $7B in the red

Since former Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell signed the ill-fated Act 44 into law in 2007 to divert funds from the Pennsylvania Turnpike to pay for subsidized mass transit in Philadelphia, the Turnpike has run up a $7 billion deficit. Heckavu job, Fast Eddie.

Pennsylvania Turnpike $7 billion in the red

Columnist: Vote fraud and its beneficiaries

Glenn Reynolds on Democrats' growing reliance on voter fraud to keep power: Many of America’s largest and worst-governed cities suffer from entrenched and corrupt political machines that maintain their position in no small part via voter fraud. Corrupt machines (like that of Detroit’s disgraced ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick) siphon off money that should go to essential services and instead divert it to political fatcats and their supporters. Efforts at reform are often defeated with fraudulent votes.

Vote fraud & its beneficiaries — Glenn Reynolds - NYPOST.com

Romney: U.S. Energy Independence Is Achievable

15 Times Obama and Top Dems Blame Bush For Gas Prices

Beatles Fans Rejoice: Restored 'Magical Mystery Tour' Coming to DVD

Roll Up Roll Up For The Magical Mystery Tour!

Lifelong Democrats Abandon Obama

Republican National Convention Releases New Video, "Switchers"

Right-to-know group opposes Pa. poll-access limits

Right-to-know group opposes Pa. poll-access limits

In New Ad, Romney Makes His Case to Latinos

Monday, August 27, 2012

Republicans unveil 'national debt clock'

A brilliant idea on the part of the Republican Party to remind Americans that Barack Obama has  piled up more than $5 trillion in new debt in less than four years.

Republicans unveil 'national debt clock'

Luntz: Romney needs some '08 Obama voters

Luntz: Romney needs some '08 Obama voters

Study: Pot use before 18 harms adult IQ, attention, memory

Does it also apply to liberals? It would explain a lot.

Study: Pot use before 18 harms adult IQ, attention, memory

GM expected to suspend Chevy Volt production over slow sales

So much for Government Motors and its CEO Barack Obama.

GM expected to suspend Chevy Volt production over slow sales

Free Voter ID Cards Offered at Pa. Driver Licensing Centers

PennDOT Issuing Free Department of State Voter ID Cards at Driver Licensing Centers

1.3 Million Workers Got Disability for ‘Mood Disorders’ Under Obama

1.3 Million Got Disability for ‘Mood Disorders’—Including 33% of Beneficiaries in Puerto Rico | CNSNews.com

Cartoonists Salute Neil Armstrong



View Photo Gallery of 80 Conservative Celebrities

They're out there ... you just don't hear about them thanks to the liberal media's love affair with far-left celebrities like George Clooney.

Conservative Celebrities « Photo Galleries « CBS Philly

Democrat's residency status an issue in Congressional race

A Berks County, Pa., Democrat is challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach in Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District even though the challenger doesn't live in the district and won't even be able to vote for himself come Nov. 6.

Democrat's residency status an issue in Congressional race

Anti-Obama doc '2016: Obama’s America' surprise box-office hit

Anti-Obama doc highlights weak Hollywood newcomers

A Texan Cypriot, an Orthodox Patriot

A Texan Cypriot, an Orthodox Patriot | WashingtonExaminer.com

Opinion: Obama employs crony capitalism

Obama employs crony capitalism (8/27/12)

'The Hope And The Change' - Official Movie Trailer


None from Berks in GOP delegation to convention

None from Berks in GOP delegation to convention

Sunday, August 26, 2012

You know you're from New Jersey when ...

Columnist Jeff Edelstein: You know you're from New Jersey when ... - delcotimes.com

New Audio Surfaces of Obama Defending Infanticide

New Audio Surfaces of Obama Defending Infanticide in Illinois | LifeNews.com

Romney blasts 'vicious' Obama campaign tactics

Interview: Romney blasts Obama for waging a 'vituperative' campaign – USATODAY.com

'Expendables 2' hangs on to No. 1 spot at box office

Does this mean we can look forward to "Expendables 3"?

'Expendables 2' hangs on to top spot as summer fades – USATODAY.com

Mitt Romney: If Your Child Gets on Honor Roll... Don't Thank the Bus Driver


Mitt Romney Rips Obama: If Your Child Gets on Honor Roll... Don't Thank the Bus Driver

Mitt Romney Rips Obama: If Your Child Gets on Honor Roll... Don't Thank the Bus Driver (Video) | Conservative News, Views & Books

Pa. delegates flocking to Florida GOP convention

Pa. delegates flocking to Florida GOP convention

Trashing Obamanomics

Economist Michael McDonough's 'Trash Index', signals sluggish US economy | Live Trading News

Economics Professor Ralph R. Reiland on Obama’s outstanding non-recovery

Ralph R. Reiland: Obama’s outstanding non-recovery

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Another sign Dems are writing off Obama

Another sign Dems are writing off Obama

Empire State victims hit by police gunfire

No more talk of gun control by Mayor Bloomberg? Maybe he should send the NYPD to the shooting range more often for target practice.

Empire State victims hit by police gunfire

Look! ... Don't Look!


MSM: Focusing on the Minor While Ignoring the Major to Help Obama

MSM: Focusing on the Minor While Ignoring the Major to Help Obama

70% of Obama Twitter followers are fake

70% of Obama Twitter followers are fake

Ann Romney's convention speech moved to Tuesday

Ann Romney's speech moved to Tuesday at RNC

Obama Catholic Support Cut In Half

Obama Catholic Support Cut In Half - Only 27% of Catholics Support Abortion President Today (Video)

Top 10 memorable GOP Convention moments

Top 10 memorable GOP Convention moments - Conservative News

Sen. Rand Paul delivers the weekly GOP Address

More US mothers dying despite expensive maternity care

Face the Facts USA: More US mothers dying despite expensive care

Ann Romney's speech moved to Tuesday at RNC

Ann Romney's speech moved to Tuesday at RNC

Has President Obama Earned Your Vote?

Obama's Work Ethic Criticized Again

Blog: Obama's Work Ethic Criticized Again

CNN Poll Finds Obama, Romney in Statistical Dead Heat

CNN Poll Finds Obama, Romney in Statistical Dead Heat - Ben Schreckinger - NationalJournal.com

Green Party gets its presidential ticket on the PA budget

Green Party gets its presidential ticket on the PA budget - witf.org

'The Hope And The Change' - Official Movie Trailer


Friday, August 24, 2012

Democrats worry about filling convention stadium for Obama

Democrats confident they can fill convention stadium

Obama-Romney race may boil down to 10 states, including Pa.

Obama-Romney race may boil down to ten states

Real motives of Voter ID opponents exposed

Have you been following the debate over Pennsylvania's new Voter ID law? Democrats are challenging a common-sense law that requires a photo ID before casting a ballot, claiming it will prevent many Obama supporters from voting in November. The letter below was published in The West Chester Daily Local News and the writer does a great job of exposing Democrats' real reasons for blocking an attempt to prevent voter fraud.
Not really a surprise

    I don’t know how many of you recall Gordon Bennett’s letter in the Daily Local a few weeks ago (“Voter ID Law part of GOP strategy”) complaining about those mean Republicans in Harrisburg depriving “more than 700,000 Pennsylvania voters” of their right to vote, most of them who would “normally vote Democratic.” And I’m thinking (with a bit of mischief), “What is it about Democrats that they don’t know how to obtain proper ID like most people?”; and, were I Mr. Bennett, perhaps I’d be a bit reluctant to raise the question in a public forum.
    But then again, should we be surprised? For isn’t this in large part a constituency that has become so dependent on others for guidance and assistance that special laws and regulations and entitlements must be passed and instituted and fostered on the rest of us to accommodate them?
    Consequently, we are told that what is perfectly normal for the great majority of people ... obtaining photo ID ... is an “outrageous” suppression of their rights and a way to get Mitt Romney elected, and the governor’s office should be inundated with calls, express your outrage, blah, blah, blah. My goodness, such indignation!
    In his shoes, seems to me I’d rally the party faithful and get these people down to the local county Democrat committee, or get some form out to them, sign ‘em up! How long have these people NOT had identification? Just a few days, or maybe ... a few YEARS!? How about a little less whining and showing some initiative? This sounds a little like New Orleans and Katrina, if you ask me, where people sat around waiting for help (unlike the victims of Mississippi flooding in the Midwest), rather than looking out for themselves which, if you’ll pardon the obvious, is pretty much what one of the major themes of this election is all about too.

    JOHN deCARVILLE
    East Fallowfield

Study Shows Girls as Young as 6 View Themselves as Sex Objects

Thanks liberal media for ruining childhood for American girls.

Study Shows Girls as Young as Six View Themselves as Sex Objects

The only job Obama wants to save

How serious is Obama bout jobs?

Obama has attended 205 campaign fundraisers since announcing his re-election (including 131 fundraisers since his Jobs Council last met).

The only job Obama is interested in saving is his own.

Paul Ryan: We Will Reverse Obama's Path of Debt, Doubt, Decline

GOP Convention Announces Entertainment Lineup

 Some of the big-name musical entertainers lined up for the Republican National Convention next week include: The Oak Ridge Boys, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Randy Owen, 3 Doors Down, Ayla Brown, Taylor Hicks and BeBe Winans.
   
    GOP Convention Announces Entertainment Lineup (via PR Newswire)
  

       TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Besides the serious business of nominating the next president and vice president of the United States, there will also be plenty of quality entertainment at the 2012 Republican National Convention, organizers promised today. "We've booked outstanding…
   

 

 

Obama Can't Move Needle Despite $120M Smear Campaign Against Romney

Despite spending $120 billion in mostly negative ads to smear Republican opponent Mitt Romney, Barack Obama has failed to move the presidential race beyond where it was in June - a virtual tie. And keep in mind that Romney has not unleashed his own political advertising yet.

No Wonder Obama Can't Move the Needle

Obama has millions of fake Twitter followers

Obama has millions of fake Twitter followers

Romney announces energy independence plans

We know the Obama energy plan has failed. Gas prices have doubled since Obama took office.

Romney announces energy independence plans - Conservative News

Star-Studded Lineup for Farm Aid Coming to Hershey, Pa., Sept. 22

Farm Aid is back and is coming to Hershey, Pa., for the first time on Sept. 22. Headliners include: Kenny Chesney, Neil Young, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews.

Kenny Chesney Joins Star-Studded Lineup for Farm Aid's Food and Music Festival Coming to Pennsylvania

GM gets worse despite Obama bailout

Michael Barone: GM goes worse despite Obama bailout - Conservative News

Romney would replace Ben Bernanke as Fed chairman

Romney would replace Ben Bernanke as Fed chairman

Ron Paul to get video tribute at GOP convention

Ron Paul to get video tribute at GOP convention

Who hasn't seen Miranda Kerr naked?


From a USA Today article on a new rash of naked celebrity photos in upcoming magazines:
Are we getting tired of naked people? Even naked, gorgeous celebs? Maybe not. Australian model Miranda Kerr is the latest to pose in her birthday suit (and a pair of thigh-high boots) for Harper's Bazaar magazine's September issue, on newstands Aug. 21. 
Naked people glow from magazine pages in September

NewsBusted 8/24/12

Columnist: Time for Obama to get serious about debt

Columnist Jay Ambrose:

Obama worked mightily to get us in this $16 trillion fix, producing record trillion-dollar deficits year after year, and now is working just as mightily to avoid specificity on the issue. About the closest he has come to moving beyond vague generalities is his plan to allow the expiration of a Bush tax cut on people making over $250,000 annually. That recovery-defeating move would provide roughly enough money to cover 20 days of our borrowing averaged over a year. 

Jay Ambrose: Time for Obama to get serious about debt

Obama's war on coal

Obama's war on coal can be stopped, not reversed, says CEO of coal company - Conservative News

Electoral college model predicts big Romney win

Electoral college model predicts big Romney win - Conservative News

Newsweek Turns on Obama: Are Journalists Sick of Their Candidate?


Pa. Reports Successful Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season

Successful Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season

Pennsylvania Fire Departments Ask Communities to Support Fire Prevention Education

Pennsylvania Fire Departments Ask Communities to Support Fire Prevention Education

Regret Obamacare Yet?

Regret Obamacare Yet?

Chicago Young Republicans "Call Me Maybe"


Archivist tracks down the 'lost babies' of Cyprus' Jewish refugee camps Israel News

Archivist tracks down the 'lost babies' of Cyprus' Jewish refugee camps Israel News | Haaretz Daily Newspaper

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Obama's Epic Deficit Failure

Investor's Business Daily: 
Remember when President Obama promised he'd cut the deficit in half in his first term? Well, the results are in, and red ink will once again top $1 trillion. Calling this an epic failure isn't enough.
That's four trillion-dollar deficits in four years. Do you think anything would change in a second Obama term?

Read the full editorial at the newspaper's website.

Community leader Mervin A. Heller Jr. remembered

Community leader Mervin A. Heller Jr. remembered

Who's sorry about the Roberts ruling now?

Who's sorry about the Roberts ruling now? | WashingtonExaminer.com

Obama's Budget to Add $4.4 Trillion to Debt in Next Four Years

Obama's Budget to Add $4.4 Trillion to Debt in Next Four Years

How Do We Get Down?


'The Hunger Games' Tops DVD Sales and Rentals

Rentrak Announces Top DVD & Blu-ray Sales And Rentals For Week Ending August 19, 2012

30 PA Counties Apply For New Human Services Block Grant

PA Counties Enthusiastic About New Human Services Block Grant

Obama's Oil and Gas Folly

Articles: Obama's Oil and Gas Folly

Gloves Are Off: Mitt Said 'Bless His Heart' to Barack

Blog: Gloves Are Off: Mitt Said 'Bless His Heart' to Barack

Obama/Biden and Romney/Ryan Competing On Medicare

Expert: Voter Fraud Is Real, and It Gave Us ObamaCare

National Debt About To Hit $16 Trillion Under Obama

PA Game Commission Looking Into 35 Deer Deaths In Southwestern Pennsylvania

PA Game Commission Looking Into Deer Deaths In Southwestern Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Preserves 2,358 Additional Acres of Farmland

Pennsylvania Preserves 2,358 Additional Acres of Farmland

ABC’s Jake Tapper: Why is WH Ignoring the Economy?

If you'd screwed things up as much as Obama has, wouldn't you try your best to ignore the subject?

Tapper: Why is WH Ignoring the Economy?

Romney fires at Obama on health care, Medicare

Romney fires at Obama on health care, Medicare

The Essence of Barack Obama























Reuters photographer Kevin Lamarque captures the essence of Barack Obama at a campaign stop in Cleveland, Ohio. The man is nothing without his Telemprompter.

Jobless Claims Revised Upward (Again)

Unemployment in the US is worse than what the government is telling you. Even with the high numbers, the Obama Labor Dept. manipulates the numbers to make the jobless rate appear better than it is. When nobody is looking (especially the liberal media), the department releases the real numbers.

Jobless Claims Revised Upward (Again)

Four years later, Obama remains a mystery man

Four years later, Obama remains a mystery man

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Dispute over dog leads to Berks man’s death

Dispute over dog leads to Berks man’s death

Columnist: Extreme? Try Obama, not Ryan

Paul E. Gottfried: Extreme? Obama, not Ryan

Former Berks County Republican Chairman Mervin Heller dies at 65

Mervin Heller dies at 65

Lancaster named Pennsylvania's most walkable city

Lancaster: Pennsylvania's most walkable city

Obama Team Releases Names of 445 Top Campaign Financiers

Obama Team Releases Names of 445 Top Campaign Financiers

19 Pennsylvania Airports to Share $3.5M State Grants

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett: 19 Airports to See Improvements with State Investment

Important Campaign Issues


Mount Airy Resort Casino License Renewed

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Renews Operator's License for Mount Airy Resort Casino

Code Orange Air Quality Forecasts Issued for Aug. 23 for Six Pennsylvania Areas

Code Orange Air Quality Forecasts Issued for Aug. 23 for Six Pennsylvania Areas

Report: Military Voters Will Be Disenfranchised On Election Day

New Report: Military Voters Will Be Disenfranchised On Election Day Without Immediate Action

Democratic Priorities


Pennsylvania Attorney General Announces Major Drug Bust in SE Pennsylvania

Press: The Attorney General's Press Office - Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

Does millionaire Nancy Pelosi want to pay more taxes?

Does millionaire Pelosi want to pay more taxes?

Newly Confirmed American Ambassador to Cyprus Meets with AHI

Newly Confirmed American Ambassador to Cyprus Meets with AHI

Two Visions for Preserving Medicare


By Congressman Joe Pitts
Guest columnist

Medicare is broken and must be fixed. This isn’t my opinion or a political talking point. The Medicare Trustees stated in their annual report that the trust fund will be exhausted in twelve years.

This isn’t because the trust fund was robbed or because of waste and fraud. If not one dime were scammed from the program by criminals over the next decade, it would still go bankrupt.

The way the program currently runs is simply unsustainable. Just last year, Medicare took in around $530 billion in taxes, but paid out nearly $550 billion in benefits. With 10,000 seniors entering the program every day, that imbalance is quickly growing.

Something has to be done.

Some Democrats claim that Republicans want to “end Medicare as we know it.” The truth is that Republicans are working to save Medicare while Democratic leaders appear content to fiddle while Medicare burns, hoping to score political points.  Even worse than doing nothing, “Obamacare” will cut $700 billion out of the already struggling Medicare to pay for new entitlement programs.

Democrats attack the Republicans’ plan, because they don’t want to talk about their own: the Independent Payment Advisory Board. Buried in the 2,700 page law is a new board of fifteen unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats that will have the power to cut spending on treatments and severely limit the health care services available to Medicare beneficiaries. Only a Congressional supermajority could overrule IPAB (including an unprecedented three-fifths majority in the Senate).

IPAB decisions won’t be debated in public and won’t be subject to court challenge.

It also won’t save Medicare. Nevertheless, the President says he wants to give IPAB even more power to make cuts.

The other part of the Democrats’ plan is to start using general tax revenue to pay for Medicare. Medicare runs on FICA taxes that workers contribute in each paycheck. But now the president wants to raise income tax rates on small businesses and high earners, fundamentally transforming Medicare from an insurance program into a super-expensive welfare program.

You can’t find the Democrats’ plan on a website. It doesn’t have a label or a name.  But it is obvious from their actions and rhetoric how they would combine tax increases with bureaucratic cuts to keep the program running.

Republicans have a different vision. We will not change the program for those currently retired or nearly retired. Those Americans have already planned for their retirements, and we respect that. We will reform the program for future generations of Americans.

Younger Americans would have the option of participating in a new premium support Medicare plan.  These future retirees would be able to choose their health care plan, similar to the way federal employees (including members of Congress) do right now. These plans would not be paid for with a voucher, as some are claiming. They would be supported by a direct payment from the government.

Today, Medicare is a government monopoly and suffers from all the problems that come from lack of accountability and lack of competition.  Under our plan, competition between plans would lower costs and increase efficiency.  Even so, future retirees who don’t want to elect one of these new plans could choose to stay in traditional Medicare. Our plan wouldn’t require any additional taxes and wouldn’t place health decisions in the hands of unelected bureaucrats.

In the coming months, you probably won’t hear President Obama talk about his vision for the future of Medicare. You certainly won’t hear him talk about the $716 billion raided from Medicare to pay for new programs. Instead, you’ll hear misleading attacks. 

Don’t fall for the scare tactics. We can save Medicare for everyone, without taking more of your money and without slashing benefits.

We have a plan that works, and we want you to know about it.  Please visit www.pitts.house.gov to read more.

U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts, a Republican who represents Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District,  is chairman of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee in the House of Representatives. 


Paul Ryan energizes large crowd in Chester County

Paul Ryan energizes large crowd in Chester County

Nothing's Free


Ryan clings to guns and religion in Pennsylvania

Ryan clings to guns and religion in Pennsylvania - Conservative News

Justice Department approves Virginia voter ID law

Justice Department approves Virginia voter ID law | Conservative News, Views & Books

Obamanomics Reality Check: Taxes Up, Growth Down

Reality check: Taxes Up, Growth Down - Conservative News

Bob Casey Jr., the Senate's strike out king - 0 for 199 in bills passed

J.D. Mullane: Bob Casey Jr., the Senate's strike out king - www.phillyburbs.com

GOP to hammer Obama's 'you didn't build that' line at convention

GOP to hammer Obama's 'you didn't build that' line

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Constitution Party abandons bid for Pa. ballot

Sorry folks, but the Constitution Party will not be offering a presidential ticket to Pennsylvania voters on Nov. 6 because it cannot gather enough signatures to make the ballot.

Third-party candidates needed to gather at least 20,601 signatures — 2 percent of the total ballots cast for the highest vote-getter in last year’s statewide elections — to qualify for this year’s statewide ballot, according to the Associated Press.

Constitution Party abandons bid for Pa. ballot

Thousands show support at Paul Ryan’s Chester County stop

Thousands show support at Paul Ryan’s Chester County stop

Proving Media Bias

Check out Featured Blog: I have Asperger's

Featured Blog: I have Asperger's

Pennsylvania Manufacturing Advisory Council Report Released

Corbett Administration Announces Manufacturing Advisory Council Report in Pennsylvania

What Biden Meant To Say ...


Obama weighs in on 'Call Me Maybe'

Can we put somebody in the White House is is serious about solving the nation's problems? From Politico: President Obama on Friday weighed in on a matter of pressing national concern: his thoughts on the smash hit single 'Call Me Maybe' by Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen.

Obama weighs in on 'Call Me Maybe'

Liberals can't count very well

Somebody can't count.

The liberal newspaper in Pittsburgh writes that 1,000 people attended an indoor rally for Paul Ryan. The city's conservative newspaper says the crowd was 2,000.

I would believe the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review over the liberal Post-Gazette.

It's a common tactic by the liberal media to underestimate conservative or Republican events. Remember the Tea Party rallies?

Transparency advocates want White House beer recipe

Transparency advocates want White House beer recipe

Clear Choice


NBA owners back Romney with campaign cash

NBA owners back Romney with campaign cash

GOP approves anti-abortion language for platform

GOP approves anti-abortion language for platform

Gas prices reach record-high for August

Gas prices reach record-high for August

Contraception fight not just 'a Catholic thing'

Fight not just 'a Catholic thing' – USATODAY.com

Paul Ryan tells Pa. rally he's happy to cling to guns, religion

Ryan says he's happy to cling to guns, religion - delcotimes.com

Poll: voters in swing states no better off after Obama term

Poll: voters in swing states no better off after Obama term

Select Committee Formed to Focus on Property Taxes

Schedule announced for first day of Republican National Convention

Schedule announced for first day of Republican National Convention

Diana West: Future of the republic hangs on 2012 election

Diana West: Future of the republic hangs on 2012 election

Monday, August 20, 2012

PA State Rep. Tom Quigley to Chair House Select Committee on Property Tax Reform

Rep. Tom Quigley, a Republican from Montgomery County, on Monday was unanimously elected chairman of the House Select Committee on Property Tax Reform during the committee’s first hearing. 

Quigley authored the resolution that established the committee, which will report its findings and recommendations to the House by Nov. 30.   

PA State Rep. Tom Quigley - Quigley Unanimously Elected to Chair House Select Committee on Property Tax Reform

The most generous states in America: Republican and religious

The most generous states in America: Republican and religious

Obama's mainstream media shield starts to crumble

Blog: Obama's MSM shield starts to crumble

The Government Is Bankrupt and Will Destroy the Economy

The Government Is Bankrupt and Will Destroy the Economy

Romney: It's About The Future Of America

Pennsylvania questions Holder's motivation in wanting info on voter ID law

Pennsylvania questions DOJ's motivation in wanting info on voter ID law - The Hill's Ballot Box

How Paul Ryan can win blue-collar voters

How Paul Ryan can win blue-collar voters - Conservative News

PennDOT Reminds Pa. Drivers to Look Out for Students, School Buses

PennDOT Reminds Pennsylvania Drivers to Look Out for Students, School Buses

PA Insurance Department Enforcement Actions

PA Insurance Department Announces Quarterly Enforcement Actions

Obama: Nothing To See Here


Study: Red states more charitable

Study: Red states more charitable - Mackenzie Weinger - POLITICO.com

Eric Holder's uphill battle: Huge public support for voter ID

Eric Holder's uphill battle: Huge public support for voter ID | WashingtonExaminer.com

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Paul Ryan coming to Pennsylvania

Paul Ryan will make his first campaign stop in Pennsylvania in Chester County Tuesday. Follow the link below to find out how you can get tickets to the event.

Paul Ryan to attend 'victory rally' in West Goshen

Joe Biden Provides More Bloopers For Us All!

Giuliani on Biden: 'He's a joke'

Giuliani on Biden: 'He's a joke'

'Expendables 2' Muscles Way To No. 1 At Weekend Box Office

The Sylvester Stallone action film easily won the weekend box office, but the sequel only took in $28 million, compared to $34 million from the first 'Expendables' flick in 2010. It just goes to show that not everything gets better with age.

One other notable note: "The Dark Knight Rises" crossed the $400 million mark in the domestic box office, becoming only the 15th film ever to reach such heights, but the Christopher Nolan finale of the Batman series will not come to close to earning what "The Dark Knight" did.

Weekend Box Office: 'Expendables 2' Takes Number 1 - CinemaBlend.com

See related article: 'Why Expendables 2 Shouldn't Have Included Women' at CinemaBlend.com

Is government spending too much?

In 1920, the federal government spent $59.97 per American citizen, or $653.84 in today’s inflation-adjusted dollars, according to Face The Facts USA. Today, Washington spends $11,194 for every man, woman and child, the group says.

Is government spending too much? You decide.

Face the Facts USA: A government that keeps on giving

Artur Davis and the Rebuke of Obama

Artur Davis and the Rebuke of Obama - Gwen Ifill - NationalJournal.com

Will Members of Congress Give Themselves A Pay Raise?

Will There Be a Congressional Pay Raise in 2013? - Kellie Lunney, Government Executive - NationalJournal.com

Voter ID Ruling Could Put Pennsylvania in Play

Voter ID Ruling Could Put Pennsylvania in Play

How long before the attacks on Paul Ryan's mother begin?

Blog: How long before the attacks on Paul Ryan's mother begin?

Are Voter ID Laws Racist? The Answer Will Surprise You

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Career politician Bob Casey Jr. has failed Pennsylvania in the US Senate

Is Bob Casey Jr. the worst Senator in the U.S.?

Columnist JD Mullane on Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey Jr., "The Senate’s most ineffective legislator, maybe ever. He sponsored 199 bills in the 112th Congress, and none became law. A bad year of partisan gridlock, you say? Casey’s party controls the Senate and he still can’t get anything passed."

Bob Casey Jr., the Senate's strike out king - www.phillyburbs.com: J.D. Mullane: bob casey jr., bob casey, pennsylvania, senate, patrick howley

Judicial Watch Supports Pennsylvania Voter ID Law

Judicial Watch Statement on Pennsylvania Court’s Ruling in Pennsylvania Voter ID Case | Judicial Watch

President Obama's Ticking Greek Time Bomb

President Obama's Ticking Greek Time Bomb — The American Magazine

FactCheck.org: Obama campaign strikes another low blow with ‘Boss’ TV spot

Obama’s ‘Boss’ Baloney

Political Analyst Admits Media In The Tank For Obama

Newspaper: Biden should apologize for 'back in chains' remark

You know you've stepped in it when one of the nation's most liberal newspapers is demanding Democrat Joe Biden apologize for his racially-charged remarks.

Biden should apologize for “back in chains” remark

Who Will Help Greece? Not the Congressional Greek Caucus!

A Look At Congress's Hellenic Caucus | The New Republic

American Crossroads: 'Run, Joe. Run'

Political Analyst: 'Media Is Very Susceptible to Doing What Obama Campaign Wants'

Mark Halperin: 'The Media Is Very Susceptible to Doing What the Obama Campaign Wants'

NewsBusted 8/18/12

Medicare in focus as Paul Ryan, mom appear in Florida

Medicare in focus as Paul Ryan, mom appear in Florida – USATODAY.com

Weekly GOP Address: Obama Targets Small Businesses With New Taxes

'Star witness' against Pennsylvania Voter ID got herself an ID card

The "star witness" against Pennsylvania Voter ID just got herself an ID card | Conservative News, Views & Books

Why the GOP is winning the Medicare debate

Harsanyi: Why the GOP is winning the Medicare debate

Sen. Folmer: Most would win under Pa. school property tax shift

Most would win under tax shift (8/18/12)

Friday, August 17, 2012

House Select Committee on Property Tax Reform to Hold Hearing on Proposed Legislation

PA State Rep. Tom Quigley - House Select Committee on Property Tax Reform to Hold Hearing on Proposed Legislation

5 Great Movies Still Left To See This Summer

5 Great Movies Still Left To See This Summer - CinemaBlend.com

Sen. Pat Toomey visits all 67 Pennsylvania counties



Sen. Toomey talks with Dick Holcombe, chairman and chief executive officer
of The Holcombe Group, during a visit to Sullivan County Tuesday.


From Sen. Pat Toomey's office:
 With a visit to The Holcombe Group in Sullivan County Tuesday, U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) has visited all 67 Pennsylvania counties since being sworn into office in January 2011.

“Since joining the Senate, I have traveled to every corner of the state listening to Pennsylvanians, and I’ve heard the same concerns again and again. Pennsylvanians are worried about our economy and paying their bills. They’re concerned about their jobs being threatened by excessive regulations and rising taxes,” Sen. Toomey said. “I’ll continue to travel across the commonwealth to hear what Pennsylvanians have to say and to inform my decisions in Washington.”

Obama's Record


Social Chatter on Paul Ryan Largely Favorable

Social Chatter on Paul Ryan Largely Favorable, But Initial Volume Not Sustained

Pennsylvania Casino Table Games Revenues For July: $56.4M

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Releases Table Games Revenue Figures For July

Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Rises To 7.9%

Pennsylvania's Employment Situation for July 2012

'Serious Questions'

PA Gov. Corbett Signs 3 Execution Warrants

Governor Corbett Signs Execution Warrants for Terry Ray Chamberlain, Andre Staton and David Richard Ramtahal

PA Department of Health Reports Cases of New Flu Strain

PA Department of Health Reports Cases of New Flu Strain

Republican National Convention Theme: 'A Better Future'

"A Better Future" to be Republican Convention Theme

Paul Ryan vs. Joe Biden


State Rep Cohen 'milks system' - claims $39,000 in per diems

Hello? Philly can you hear us? Voters in state Representative Mark Cohen's district (D-202) do you care? Your legislator is once again atop the list of lawmakers taking per diems. By a lot. Cohen claimed $39,333.75 in 2011, according to records released by the House Comptroller's office.

State Rep Cohen "milks system", claims $39,000 in per diems:


Democratic PA lawmaker bills taxpayers for $39,000 in expenses

State Rep. Cohen 'milks system', claims $39K in per diems - abc27 WHTM

Obama Campaign's Toxic Fundraising Letter

Articles: Obama Campaign's Toxic Fundraising Letter

Two Things Every Voter Needs to Know about Paul Ryan

Two Things Every Voter Needs to Know about Paul Ryan

Obama's Impact on Race Relations in America

Articles: Obama's Impact on Race Relations in America

Cyprus slips deeper into recession

Cyprus slips deeper into recession - Cyprus Mail

Gallup: Obama gets low marks on economy

Gallup: Obama gets low marks on economy

July jobless rate rises in 44 states

New jobless numbers a mixed bag for Obama

How a New $87 Billion Obamacare Tax Hurts Small Business

Separate dorm rooms for students with guns at Colorado university

Colorado U. to segregate dorms for students with gun permits

The GOP Now Owns the Medicare Issue

The GOP Now Owns the Medicare Issue

Byron York: Voter fraud is a serious problem

Byron York: Voter fraud is a serious problem

If you had President Obama's record, what would you do?

Democrat Jon Corzine Likely To Dodge Criminal Charges By Obama Justice Dept.

Failed Brokerage CEO Jon Corzine Likely To Dodge Criminal Charges - International Business Times

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Onetime Obama ally to tout Romney at GOP convention

Former Alabama Congressman Artur Davis, who was the first member of Congress not from Illinois to endorse President Obama in 2008, will be a featured speaker at the Republican National Convention and will presumably endorse Mitt Romney for President.

A former co-chairman of the 2008 Obama campaign, Davis, then a Democrat, seconded the official nomination of Obama at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Davis, who is disappointed with the Obama presidency and radical policies, recently announced he is joining the Republican Party and supporting Mitt Romney.

"The perspectives and ideas (Davis and other headliner speakers) bring to the convention stage will show all Americans that Romney and Ryan are the ticket to a better future," GOP Chairman Reince Priebus said. "Former Congressman Davis especially will give voice to the frustration and disappointment felt among those who supported President Obama in 2008 and are now hungry for a new direction."

Former Obama ally to speak at GOP convention