Rick Vilello

PA-05: McCracken for Congress -- Progress Report -- May 12, 2008

Unity is the Key in 2008: As I’ve been meeting with people since the primary election, I can tell that Democratic voters in the 5th district are unifying behind our campaign and identifying with our message. Before the primary election, I felt certain if the Democratic candidates made our campaigns about the important issues and trusted the voters to make their choice on election day, it would be easy for Democrats to unite behind the winner for the general election campaign.  read more »


PA-05: McCracken for Congress -- Progress Report -- Thank You!

“I want to thank all the Democratic voters who came out and voted in the 5th district yesterday. I congratulate Bill Cahir and Rick Vilello for the positive campaigns they ran. As candidates, we ran campaigns that showed respect to each other and to the voters in the 5th district.

I also want to congratulate the winner of the Republican primary Glenn Thompson. Mr. Thompson stayed on course with his message throughout his campaign and I look forward to our competition in the November general election.  read more »


PA-05: Why Rick Vilello Is The Best Choice.

So here we are, the end of the primary season. Clearly, everyone has been paying attention to the top primary race in the country….the PA-05 primary. (I hear there are a couple of people running for some office that gets a White House too.) I thought I’d take a moment to run through some of the reasons why Rick Vilello is the best choice for the people of the Fifth District. Follow me below the fold for the details.  read more »


PA-05: More Working People Backing Vilello!

Crossposted at Daily Kos and EENR Blog

This diary will be relatively brief because it’s a very straightforward item. It’s almost primary day here in the Fifth District and another organization is making it known that Rick Vilello is the man they want down in Washington, D.C. fighting for them. Follow me below the fold to hear all about it.

We just received word that Rick has been endorsed by UA Local 520 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. Headquartered in Harrisburg, Local 520 represents working people in 23 central Pennsylvania counties. Some of the companies they do work for on a regular basis include CVS, Wegmans, and my alma mater, Penn State.  read more »


PA-05: Rick Vilello, Real Results

Cross posted at Daily Kos and EENR Blog

As all of you know, the Pennsylvania primary is coming up on April 22. And as I’m sure you know, there’s more than just the Presidential primary on the ballot. For instance, there is the primary in the PA-05 on April 22 as well. I’ve discussed Mayor Rick Vilello on here numerous times, and every time I’ve brought up the fact that he has the experience and ability to unify that will serve this district better than any other candidate in the race. However, I’ve never specifically dealt with the work that he has done during his long career here in Lock Haven. I’ll be rectifying that after the fold.  read more »


PA-05: Rick Vilello Endorsed By Governor Rendell!

Crossposted at Daily Kos and EENR Blog

Well, something we had been hoping for, but didn’t expect would happen, just did. We have received word that Governor Ed Rendell has chosen to make his preference known in the race for the Fifth District here in Pennsylvania, and he has chosen Rick Vilello. It is clear that Governor Rendell recognizes the strength, leadership, and progressive values that Rick Vilello will bring to the House of Representatives for the Fifth District. Follow me below the fold for more.  read more »


PA-05: Vilello Endorses Responsible Plan for Iraq.

Crossposted at Daily Kos and EENRBlog

As many of you know, I am the chief blogger for the Rick Vilello campaign here in the PA-05. (I’ve been thinking of changing my title to Netroots Coordinator. What do you think?) Today, I would like to talk to you about Iraq. Specifically, I would like to talk to you about Rick Vilello’s views on Iraq. Although he has already put out his core values on the subject, we felt it was important to make a more specific statement on this vital issue. Follow me below the fold for more.  read more »


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