Anger was the storm that blew away Democrats
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Well, that could have gone better.
For a myriad of reasons, Democrats nationally and around the commonwealth got their butts kicked in a way many — including me — didn’t see coming.
Not surprisingly, finger pointing and angst are pervasive throughout the party right now as people want to assign blame for such a devastating loss, both with Kamala...
Trump defeats Harris; local Democrats hold Congressional, legislative seats
Although Democrats had a tough night statewide and nationally — Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris both in the commonwealth and nationally for President and Republicans won all three state row offices — locally they were able to hold their Congressional and state legislative seats in Tuesday’s election.
The US Senate race between long-time Democratic incumbent Bob Casey Jr. and Republican...
Op/Ed: Harris leadership — fiscally responsible and environmentally sustainable
By Erica Deuso, Special to The Times
Erica Deuso
Vice President Kamala Harris serves as a beacon of hope and resilience, leading transformative change for America amid pressing environmental and economic challenges. In this critical election cycle, the stakes have never been higher for the health of our planet and the financial security of American families. With a balanced, inclusive approach,...
Op/Ed: Why Donald Trump is unfit to be President
By Christopher Kowerdovich, Special to The Times
Christopher Kowerdovich
As an Iraqi War Veteran, I know firsthand what true leadership, discipline, and service to our nation look like. We expect our leaders, both in the military and in politics, to uphold these principles. That’s why I feel the need to speak out about why Donald Trump is unfit for public office.
Pennsylvania has nearly 65,000...
Local Democrats move to endorse Harris after Biden withdrawl
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Vice President Kamala Harris
Local Democrats moved quickly to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination after President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would not seek reelection. Biden offered a strong endorsement for his Vice President, Sunday.
As of Monday Morning, Harris is the only announced candidate — Democrats...
The Post Office thing is worse than you know, and you need to pay attention
By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times @mikemcgannpa
POCATELLO, ID — Donald J. Trump doesn’t want you to vote this fall.
Why? He knows unless turnout is awful, he’ll lose and lose badly. He figures if he stops vote by mail — although he’s voting that way — people won’t want to risk standing in long lines at their polling place during a pandemic so he and his appointed troll Postmaster...
