The Trumpocalypse hits home
Meanwhile, local candidates gather and talk issues thoughtfully
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Well, that was a week to be proud of in politics, right?
As Donald Trump continues to loom over the election of down ballot candidates much as he did over Hillary Clinton during last Sunday night’s town hall forum — frankly, all it needed was slasher movie music to make it perfect — it seems...
Op/Ed: Leaders need a vision for the future
By Mike Parrish, Candidate, 6th Congressional District
Mike Parrish
As a businessman, I know that growth requires investment. As we look at the economic landscape going into the General Election, we see that investment in a brighter, more prosperous future for our nation is sorely lacking. I know that economic growth and job creation remains a top priority for Americans, and in Congress I will...
Op/Ed: The need for more leadership on equal pay
By Mike Parrish, Candidate, 6th Congressional District
Mike Parrish
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative’s Fall Gala with Lilly Ledbetter. Meeting Ms. Ledbetter and hearing her inspirational story about her fight against Goodyear for fair compensation and the creation of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was a true honor. Her...
Local Democrats appear to enjoy surprising enthusiasm gap
Flap over Parrish’s finances may prove double-edge sword for GOP
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
With what seemed like a weekend of bad news, followed by the chaos at the start of the Democratic National Convention, if local Democrats seemed a bit down in the dumps, it wouldn’t be surprising.
Instead though — and I witnessed this first-hand at the Kennett Area Democrats office opening...
Op/Ed: We need leadership on gun violence
By Mike Parrish, Candidate, U.S. Representative, 6th District
Mike Parrish
I am a gun owner and proud supporter of our Second Amendment. As an Army veteran who served in Desert Storm, I have extensive training on how to responsibly use, care for, and safely store firearms. I have also seen first hand the damage that guns can do.
In the aftermath of the shocking Orlando shooting by a radical domestic...
With Li out, Parrish looks to fall race in 6th
Mike Parrish
The primary race for the Democratic nomination for the 6th Congressional District ended more than three weeks early, when Lindy Li was forced to drop out of her race against Mike Parrish over questions with her nominating petitions, late Friday night.
Parrish is now slated to take on freshman incumbent Republican Ryan Costello in November.
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...
Plot thickens in 6th District race
Can populism change the math in the 16th District race?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The race for the Sixth Congressional District got more interesting this week on a couple of fronts.
First, Manan Trivedi, who ran unsuccessfully against Jim Gerlach in 2010 and 2012, announced he would run again. Then, Mike Parrish, the other Democrat in the race, got the endorsement of U.S. Rep. (and Philly...
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 District 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...
