Lowman Henry recaps some of the behind-the-scenes shenanigans involving state Rep. John Perzel, R-Philadelphia, the former Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
In his quest to regain power in Harrisburg, Perzel is targeting some Republican House candidates for defeat, according to Henry. (The original reporting on Perzel was done by Pete DeCoursey of Capitolwire.com, a subscription-based news service.)
Democrats hold a 102-101 majority in the House but all 103 seats are up for re-election this November.
Since his ouster as Speaker in January 2007 by Democrats and six maverick Republicans, it's no secret Perzel has been plotting a comeback.
It's going to be nearly impossible for Pennsylvania Republicans to regain the majority in the House (thanks largely to Perzel) if one of their own is working to get Democrats elected.
The bottom line? Perzel doesn't care which party controls the House in 2009 as long as he returns to his former post as Speaker. He's willing to deal with anyone -- Democrat or Republican -- who is willing to pledge loyalty to him.
Read Lowman Henry's full column at Lincoln Blog.
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