Category Archives: National Politics

Critz Challenges Altmire Petitions

Looks like there’s more trouble in the Twelfth Congressional District.  Congressman Mark Critz has challenged the nominating petitions submitted by Congressman Jason Altmire in a bid to have Altmire removed from the primary ballot, virtually ensuring a Critz primary victory.  … More after the jump

Posted in 2012 - Election or End-of-days?, Elections, National Politics, Open Government, Pittsburgh / SW Region, Regional News

Casey Leading the Charge Against Syrian Regime

Back in August, Senator Bob Casey was one of the first members of Congress to call for regime change in Syria due to the massacres of civilian protesters by the Syrian government.  More than two weeks later, President Obama finally … More after the jump

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Baltimore Police Launch Raid on PA’s 4th Congressional District

Back in January, when Congressman Todd Platts announced that he would be retiring after six terms, candidates from both parties eagerly began to jump into the race for the newly created 4th Congressional District (“the Fighting Fourth”).  As regular Keystone … More after the jump

Posted in 2012 - Election or End-of-days?, Elections, Harrisburg / South Central, National Politics

EXCLUSIVE: 2012 Republican Senatorial Debate Coverage

MURRYSVILLE – On Friday night, the Franklin Regional Middle School’s auditorium was packed with more than 400 Republican voters and one undercover Keystone Politics writer.  I had not seen the FRMS auditorium this packed since the great streaking incident at … More after the jump

Posted in 2012 - Election or End-of-days?, Miscellany, National Politics

Santorum is Anti-Gay Standard-bearer in GOP Race

Rick Santorum disgusts me. Always has, but unlike a fine wine, he gets worse over time. That said, if he overperforms tomorrow he’ll continue to be in the race. And the longer he stays in, the more foolish the GOP … More after the jump

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Obama Faces Stiff Challenges With PA Voters

While all of the alternatives are incredibly scary, I think Obama is going to have a really tough time getting reelected. How can we keep Pennsylvania blue and also assert that we are tired of the President capitulating to Republicans? … More after the jump

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Holden Withdraws Co-Sponsorship of SOPA

Just to prove that what Greg just said is true, calls from constituents are clearly making a difference.  Congressman Tim Holden’s office just released this statement around 2pm: Based on my background as a sheriff, the Stop Online Piracy Act, … More after the jump

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KILL THE BILL: Call Congress and Tell Them to Oppose SOPA and PIPA

I’ll keep this short and sweet – the free and open Internet, which we rely on to publish alternative publications like Keystone Politics – is under attack. If the SOPA and PIPA bills pass Congress, the government and corporations will … More after the jump

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SOPA Co-Sponsor Bob Casey Needs to Feel Your Wrath

Randy LoBasso reminds us that Bob Casey is not just a SOPA supporter, he is a co-sponsor. Go give him a stern talking to: And this should come as no shock: Your Democratic Senator, Bob Casey, is one of the … More after the jump

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GOP State Senator Stewart Greenleaf Wins Big in New Hampshire Presidential Primary

Forget Rick Santorum, fellow Pennsylvanians, because he’s not the only PA politician who received votes in the New Hampshire Presidential Primary.  No longer will our fellow Americans identify our Commonwealth solely with the political embarrassment that is Rick Santorum.  That’s … More after the jump

Posted in Elections, National Politics, Senate