Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Guest Column: Deep GOP presidential bench forms a new 'Team of Rivals'
By Lowman S. Henry
Once again this week the field of contenders for the 2016 Republican Presidential Nomination continued to grow. There is great diversity in what is shaping up to be a historically large field of would-be presidents. Diverse not just by gender, race and ethnicity, but collectively the candidates bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the contest.
A few years back the historian Doris Kearns Goodwin penned a book entitled "Team of Rivals," which went into great detail as to how President Abraham Lincoln brought those who competed against him during the nomination process into his cabinet. President Lincoln was both secure enough in his own abilities, and wise enough to recognize his erstwhile opponents had talents the country sorely needed.
If Republicans reclaim the White House, the large field of contenders will give the new president a deep pool of qualified individuals from which to pick his, or her, cabinet. Just for fun, let’s take a look at the Republican presidential contenders and see how they might fit into a new administration:
The big four cabinet posts are State, Defense, Treasury and Justice. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has emerged as one of the leading voices on foreign affairs making him well qualified to become the next Secretary of State. Both the current Secretary of State John Kerry and his predecessor Hillary Clinton had competed for their party’s presidential nomination and served in the U.S. Senate prior to becoming the nation’s top diplomat, so Rubio would be following a well-worn path.
For Secretary of Defense U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham would be a perfect fit. He, along with Senator John McCain, for a decade now have traveled extensively to the mid-east and other areas of global conflict. He would be well positioned to begin restoring the confidence in America’s resolve which has been lost over the past six years. And George Pataki, the former New York governor who led his state in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, would be an excellent fit for Secretary of Homeland Security.
Nobody on the campaign trail speaks as well or argues as effectively as the U.S. Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz. His passionate defense of conservative principles and strict adherence to the U.S. Constitution would make him an ideal candidate to become the next Attorney General of the United States. And, who better to be Secretary of the Treasury than the man who has made an $8 billion personal fortune — The Donald, Donald Trump?
As we continue to build the ideal GOP presidential cabinet let’s put the former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania Rick Santorum in as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Santorum cares passionately for families and could walk in the innovative footsteps of another conservative icon, Jack Kemp, who proved that housing policy could be compassionate and realistic at the same time. Along those lines, Dr. Ben Carson, a highly respected neurosurgeon, would be an ideal fit as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
For Secretary of the Interior, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry would be ideal. Western states need an Interior secretary who will fight for their interests. Perry is steeped in the issues, a passionate and effective advocate for his causes, and as a westerner would be widely acceptable in that role. Alternately, he would fit well as Secretary of Energy.
Conservatives would applaud the appointment of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker as Secretary of Labor. Walker has successfully battled the labor unions in Wisconsin and intrinsically understands how the nation’s current labor policy environment is hindering the economic recovery. Pair him with Carly Fiorina as Commerce Secretary and they could put the nation’s economy back on the right track.
His support for Common Core standards aside, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush was an innovator and strong supporter of school choice making him a good pick for Secretary of Education. Ohio Gov. John Kasich would be effective as White House Chief of Staff. And, to really make liberal heads spin, let’s put Senator Rand Paul on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Finally let’s appoint New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie as Secretary of Transportation. Who better to rebuild our nation’s roads and bridges ... OK, well, maybe not.
Those are my presidential cabinet picks. Of course, one of these folks would have to end up as president, and another likely vice president, but the bottom line is the GOP has a wealth of talent which could be called into service if the party prevails in November of 2016.
Lowman S. Henry is chairman & CEO of the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research in Harrisburg and host of the weekly Lincoln Radio Journal. His e-mail address is lhenry@lincolninstitute.org
Once again this week the field of contenders for the 2016 Republican Presidential Nomination continued to grow. There is great diversity in what is shaping up to be a historically large field of would-be presidents. Diverse not just by gender, race and ethnicity, but collectively the candidates bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the contest.
A few years back the historian Doris Kearns Goodwin penned a book entitled "Team of Rivals," which went into great detail as to how President Abraham Lincoln brought those who competed against him during the nomination process into his cabinet. President Lincoln was both secure enough in his own abilities, and wise enough to recognize his erstwhile opponents had talents the country sorely needed.
If Republicans reclaim the White House, the large field of contenders will give the new president a deep pool of qualified individuals from which to pick his, or her, cabinet. Just for fun, let’s take a look at the Republican presidential contenders and see how they might fit into a new administration:
The big four cabinet posts are State, Defense, Treasury and Justice. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has emerged as one of the leading voices on foreign affairs making him well qualified to become the next Secretary of State. Both the current Secretary of State John Kerry and his predecessor Hillary Clinton had competed for their party’s presidential nomination and served in the U.S. Senate prior to becoming the nation’s top diplomat, so Rubio would be following a well-worn path.
For Secretary of Defense U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham would be a perfect fit. He, along with Senator John McCain, for a decade now have traveled extensively to the mid-east and other areas of global conflict. He would be well positioned to begin restoring the confidence in America’s resolve which has been lost over the past six years. And George Pataki, the former New York governor who led his state in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, would be an excellent fit for Secretary of Homeland Security.
Nobody on the campaign trail speaks as well or argues as effectively as the U.S. Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz. His passionate defense of conservative principles and strict adherence to the U.S. Constitution would make him an ideal candidate to become the next Attorney General of the United States. And, who better to be Secretary of the Treasury than the man who has made an $8 billion personal fortune — The Donald, Donald Trump?
As we continue to build the ideal GOP presidential cabinet let’s put the former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania Rick Santorum in as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Santorum cares passionately for families and could walk in the innovative footsteps of another conservative icon, Jack Kemp, who proved that housing policy could be compassionate and realistic at the same time. Along those lines, Dr. Ben Carson, a highly respected neurosurgeon, would be an ideal fit as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
For Secretary of the Interior, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry would be ideal. Western states need an Interior secretary who will fight for their interests. Perry is steeped in the issues, a passionate and effective advocate for his causes, and as a westerner would be widely acceptable in that role. Alternately, he would fit well as Secretary of Energy.
Conservatives would applaud the appointment of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker as Secretary of Labor. Walker has successfully battled the labor unions in Wisconsin and intrinsically understands how the nation’s current labor policy environment is hindering the economic recovery. Pair him with Carly Fiorina as Commerce Secretary and they could put the nation’s economy back on the right track.
His support for Common Core standards aside, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush was an innovator and strong supporter of school choice making him a good pick for Secretary of Education. Ohio Gov. John Kasich would be effective as White House Chief of Staff. And, to really make liberal heads spin, let’s put Senator Rand Paul on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Finally let’s appoint New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie as Secretary of Transportation. Who better to rebuild our nation’s roads and bridges ... OK, well, maybe not.
Those are my presidential cabinet picks. Of course, one of these folks would have to end up as president, and another likely vice president, but the bottom line is the GOP has a wealth of talent which could be called into service if the party prevails in November of 2016.
Lowman S. Henry is chairman & CEO of the Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research in Harrisburg and host of the weekly Lincoln Radio Journal. His e-mail address is lhenry@lincolninstitute.org
Monday, June 29, 2015
Tucker Carlson exposes the liberal fascism that the MSM operates under
A smug liberal Pennsylvania newspaper editor looks even more foolish trying to defend his newspaper's one-sided policy on readers' views. The newspaper's policy in a nutshell: You will agree without view or you don't get published. Liberal fascism at its finest.
Tucker Carlson Shuts Down Editor Who Vowed to Silence Anti-Gay Marriage Views | Truth Revolt
Tucker Carlson Shuts Down Editor Who Vowed to Silence Anti-Gay Marriage Views | Truth Revolt
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Newspaper Won't Publish Op-Eds Supporting Traditional Marriage
Free speech? Not at this liberal Pennsylvania newspaper.
Harrisburg, PA Newspaper Will 'Strictly Limit' Op-eds, Letters for Traditional Marriage
Harrisburg, PA Newspaper Will 'Strictly Limit' Op-eds, Letters for Traditional Marriage
Friday, June 26, 2015
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Gettysburg to sell Confederate flags despite National Park Service request
The Gettysburg Foundation, which operates gift shops at the Gettysburg National Military Park, will not join the hysteria over banning the Confederate flag.
Gettysburg to sell Confederate flags despite National Park Service request
Gettysburg to sell Confederate flags despite National Park Service request
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Newspaper: Put a Pennsylvania woman on the nation's new $10 bill
Are people serious about suggesting Taylor Swift or Tina Fey on the $10 bill?
The Treasury says it wants suggestions from the public. It already began soliciting input via social media, using #TheNew10, and a Web page at thenew10.treasury.gov
Our Opinion: Put a Pennsylvania woman on the nation's new $10 bill - Times Leader - timesleader.com
The Treasury says it wants suggestions from the public. It already began soliciting input via social media, using #TheNew10, and a Web page at thenew10.treasury.gov
Our Opinion: Put a Pennsylvania woman on the nation's new $10 bill - Times Leader - timesleader.com
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Monday, June 22, 2015
Left-Wing Associated Press Publishes Images of Gun Pointed at Ted Cruz's Head
This is the same left-wing outfit that repeatedly published a photo of Barack Obama with a halo around his head. It's pretty clear the AP is in the tank for the Democratic Party.
AP Publishes Images of Gun Pointed at Ted Cruz's Head | Truth Revolt
AP Publishes Images of Gun Pointed at Ted Cruz's Head | Truth Revolt
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Gov. Scott Walker Wins Straw Poll Among Republicans at Pa. Event
A straw poll taken at the 2015 Northeast Republican Leadership Conference held in Philadelphia shows Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker with a runaway lead over any other 2016 GOP presidential candidate. More than 600 party leaders and activists attended the event.
Below are the Top 5 finishers of the straw poll, according Pennsylvania GOP Chairman Rob Gleason:
Scott Walker – 25.3%
Chris Christie – 11.6%
Marco Rubio – 11.0%
Rick Santorum – 9.6%
Jeb Bush – 9.6%
Below are the Top 5 finishers of the straw poll, according Pennsylvania GOP Chairman Rob Gleason:
Scott Walker – 25.3%
Chris Christie – 11.6%
Marco Rubio – 11.0%
Rick Santorum – 9.6%
Jeb Bush – 9.6%
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Pa. school districts sitting on $4.1B in reserves (aka your tax dollars)
Pennsylvania's 500 school districts cry poor every year despite more than $26 billion in spending on public education. But did you know that these very same school districts are sitting on $4.1 billion in reserves (which is actually tax dollars collected by not spent)?Another sobering statistic is that 7 out of 10 school districts are planning to raise property taxes again this year to continue feeding the education establishment beast while homeowners are tossed on the street.
District Reserve Funds Continue to Rise
District Reserve Funds Continue to Rise
Friday, June 19, 2015
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Despite Wolf Claims, Another Year of Record High School Spending in Pa.
Liberal Democrat Tom Wolf and the Education Establishment that paid his way into the Governor's Mansion keep saying Pennsylvania isn't spending enough on public education. How do you define "enough?" Pennsylvania taxpayers shelled out $26.1 billion for the 2013-14 school year despite declining enrollment in most of the state's school districts. Where does the money go?
Another Year, Another Record High in School Spending
Another Year, Another Record High in School Spending
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
2016 Presidential Swing State Poll: Rubio, Paul beat Clinton in Pa.
A shocking new poll shows both Marco Rubio and Rand Paul beating Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania, which hasn't elected a Republican for president since George H.W. Bush.
The Quinnipiac Univesity poll shows Rubio at 44% and Clinton at 43%. It also shows Paul at 45% and Clinton at 44%.
2016 Presidential Swing State Polls Poll - June 17, 2015 - Clinton, Rubio Close In Florid | Quinnipiac University Connecticut
The Quinnipiac Univesity poll shows Rubio at 44% and Clinton at 43%. It also shows Paul at 45% and Clinton at 44%.
2016 Presidential Swing State Polls Poll - June 17, 2015 - Clinton, Rubio Close In Florid | Quinnipiac University Connecticut
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Newspaper: Pa. pays too much – $720 million – in investment fees for pension funds
The money managers are making out like bandits while the state runs up huge deficits in its pension plans.
Our Opinion: Pennsylvania pays too much – $720 million – in investment fees for pension funds - Times Leader - timesleader.com
Our Opinion: Pennsylvania pays too much – $720 million – in investment fees for pension funds - Times Leader - timesleader.com
New poll shows majority of Pennsylvanians favor fracking
Further evidence in a new poll on how out-of-touch liberal Democrat Gov. Tom Wolf is with the lives of everyday Pennsylvania residents.
New poll shows majority of Pennsylvanians favor fracking - Times Leader - timesleader.com
New poll shows majority of Pennsylvanians favor fracking - Times Leader - timesleader.com
Columnist: PA AG Kathleen Kane dropped the ball when she dropped corruption investigation of fellow Dems
Even liberal columnists who once fawned over Democratic Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane has given up on the ethically-challenged elected official.
Ron Southwick: Kane dropped the ball when she dropped the corruption investigation | Reading Eagle - NEWS
Ron Southwick: Kane dropped the ball when she dropped the corruption investigation | Reading Eagle - NEWS
Monday, June 15, 2015
State Sen. John Rafferty to run for Pennsylvania attorney general
With incumbent Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, a Democrat, facing criminal charges, the 2016 race for Pennsylvania AG is wide open. A longtime state senator from SE Pennsylvania would like to return some integrity and stability to the office after Kane's controversial tenure. Sen. John Rafferty wanted to run against Kane but was rebuffed by party leadership in 2012. Don't look for the Pennsylvania GOP leadership to make the same mistake again.
State senator to run for Pennsylvania attorney general
State senator to run for Pennsylvania attorney general
Sunday, June 14, 2015
If Republicans can't beat Hillary, they should disband the party
The Democratic Party is going to nominate a grandmother who has broken federal laws and has a 30-year history of corrupt practices, who has accomplished nothing in government other than abandon four Americans to die in Benghazi and is pushing the same brand of failed socialism as Barack Obama.
If Republicans can't beat Hillary, they should disband the party | WashingtonExaminer.com
If Republicans can't beat Hillary, they should disband the party | WashingtonExaminer.com
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Friday, June 12, 2015
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Thursday, June 11, 2015
Hillary Clinton's Instagram Account Bombarded by Critics
Grandma Clinton's attempt to use social media to relate to younger voters isn't going so well.
Hillary Clinton's Instagram Account Bombarded by Critics
Hillary Clinton's Instagram Account Bombarded by Critics
New York Times Smear Campaign Against Rubio Backfires
When Democratic Party stalwarts like Andrea Mitchell and Jon Stewart call out the New York Times for its hit piece against Marco Rubio (four traffic tickets?) you know the attempt to discredit Rubio on behalf of Hillary Clinton has imploded.
Andrea Mitchell: NYT's Stories on Rubio 'Look Like an Opposition Dump,' Make Him More Relatable
Andrea Mitchell: NYT's Stories on Rubio 'Look Like an Opposition Dump,' Make Him More Relatable
Obamacare Rates Jump an Average 12 Percent for 2016
Double-digit rate increases under Obamacare ... not exactly what the Democrats promised, is it?
Obamacare Rates Jump an Average 12 Percent for 2016
Obamacare Rates Jump an Average 12 Percent for 2016
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Tuesday, June 09, 2015
NY Times Attacks Rubio for Student Loans, Mortgage Debt
Democrats must be really worried about Marco Rubio's chances against Hillary Clinton. The party has unleashed its propaganda wing, The New York Times, on Rubio and his family.
NY Times Attacks Rubio for Student Loans, Mortgage Debt | Truth Revolt
NY Times Attacks Rubio for Student Loans, Mortgage Debt | Truth Revolt
Monday, June 08, 2015
Sunday, June 07, 2015
NY Times Exposes Rubio's Crime Spree, Ridicule Ensues
If you want evidence of the rapid decline of journalism, look no further than The New York Times' recent "expose" on traffic citations issued to Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio and his wife. Wouldn't the newspapers' vast resources be put to better use investigating the corrupt practices of Hillary Clinton and her family foundation ... or perhaps the dozens of scandals amassed by the Barack Obama administration?
NY Times Exposes Rubio's Crime Spree, Ridicule Ensues | Truth Revolt
NY Times Exposes Rubio's Crime Spree, Ridicule Ensues | Truth Revolt
Saturday, June 06, 2015
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Friday, June 05, 2015
Thursday, June 04, 2015
Voter Fraud Anyone? Hillary Wants 20 Extra Days of Early Voting
Hillary Clinton wants to add a new wrinkly to the vaunted Democratic Party Voter Fraud Machine just in time for the 2016 presidential election.
Hillary Wants 20 Extra Days of Early Voting | Truth Revolt
Hillary Wants 20 Extra Days of Early Voting | Truth Revolt
Wednesday, June 03, 2015
Guest Column: Illegal Union Dues 'Rebate' Scam Exposed
By Nate Bohlander
Dr. Mary Ann Dailey grew up in a union household in southwestern Pennsylvania. Her late father was a staunch union member, and many of her relatives proudly joined trade unions because they believed that these organizations had workers' best interests in mind. That's why Dailey, who teaches nursing at Slippery Rock University, joined a college faculty union nine years ago.
But after falling victim to a long-running dues scam, she filed an unfair labor practice charge to expose the scam and keep her union, the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF), from cheating more of its members out of their hard-earned money.
What's the scam? Each year since at least 1997, APSCUF holds a fake dues rebate campaign they call "March Madness." Dailey calls it "frustrating and burdensome." Pennsylvania labor law says it's illegal.
Here's how the scam works: Near the end of each academic year, APSCUF informs their members that it miraculously found an extra $25 per person in dues that it doesn't need. The union then portrays itself as an honest broker and offers the money back as a "rebate."
The rebate form gives members three options for their $25: 1. Let the union keep it; 2. Donate it to APSCUF's political action committee; or 3. Have it sent back to them. Presenting this "found" money with these options and urging members to donate to APSCUF's PAC has proven extraordinarily effective — the union raises tens of thousands of dollars earmarked for politics annually through the campaign.
So how has APSCUF managed to find the same surplus every year for the last 17 years? Easy — it simply overcharges every single member at the beginning of each year. With over 5,300 members, that comes to roughly $130,000 deceptively confiscated from hardworking professors and faculty members.
Dailey resents the sheer audacity of the union reaching into her pocket, then offering her own money back to her. "They shouldn't have taken extra money from me in the first place," she says. "I think it's unfair."
It's essentially a forced, interest-free loan. That's bad enough, but it gets worse.
While the campaign's goal is to maximize PAC contributions, it also allows the union to expand its own treasury. If members don't check the right boxes and return the form within the time period APSCUF dictates, the union simply keeps their money. That's illegal, and it's precisely what happened to Dailey.
In March 2014, Dailey was helping her husband recover from surgery. When she found out about the campaign, she contacted APSCUF about her overcharged dues, but the union said she had missed the deadline.
Dailey explains, "I filled out the paperwork and they said: 'You missed it. It's too late. You can't get your money back.'"
A similar situation happened this year, when Mary received notice of the campaign only after the deadline elapsed. The union kept her money yet again.
For Dailey, it was the last straw. "It is deceitful for the union to overcharge me initially, then only give back my money if I jump through hoops," she says.
With representation from the Fairness Center, a public interest law firm dedicated to representing public employees who have been wronged by their union leadership, Dailey filed an unfair labor practice charge with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board to expose and end APSCUF's dues rebate campaign.
Pennsylvania's Public Employe Relations Act prohibits public-sector unions from coercing employees into assisting the union. By overcharging dues and keeping the money if members don't jump through the right hoops, APSCUF is violating Pennsylvania law.
Dailey wants everyone victimized by this scheme to be made whole. And she wants her union to stop manipulating its members.
APSCUF's members should also know what their union is doing with the money this deceptive campaign raises: Their PAC's largest beneficiary for 2014-15 was Gov. Tom Wolf at more than $52,000.
Dailey has been a nurse for 46 years, a professor for 27 years, and an APSCUF member for almost a decade. Surely her union's leadership, which is supposed to be looking out for workers' best interests — not their own — owes Dailey and her fellow members more than an annual political fundraising scam.
Attorney Nate Bohlander is assistant general counsel for the Fairness Center (FairnessCenter.org), a non-profit, public interest law firm with offices in Harrisburg and King of Prussia.
Dr. Mary Ann Dailey grew up in a union household in southwestern Pennsylvania. Her late father was a staunch union member, and many of her relatives proudly joined trade unions because they believed that these organizations had workers' best interests in mind. That's why Dailey, who teaches nursing at Slippery Rock University, joined a college faculty union nine years ago.
But after falling victim to a long-running dues scam, she filed an unfair labor practice charge to expose the scam and keep her union, the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF), from cheating more of its members out of their hard-earned money.
What's the scam? Each year since at least 1997, APSCUF holds a fake dues rebate campaign they call "March Madness." Dailey calls it "frustrating and burdensome." Pennsylvania labor law says it's illegal.
Here's how the scam works: Near the end of each academic year, APSCUF informs their members that it miraculously found an extra $25 per person in dues that it doesn't need. The union then portrays itself as an honest broker and offers the money back as a "rebate."
The rebate form gives members three options for their $25: 1. Let the union keep it; 2. Donate it to APSCUF's political action committee; or 3. Have it sent back to them. Presenting this "found" money with these options and urging members to donate to APSCUF's PAC has proven extraordinarily effective — the union raises tens of thousands of dollars earmarked for politics annually through the campaign.
So how has APSCUF managed to find the same surplus every year for the last 17 years? Easy — it simply overcharges every single member at the beginning of each year. With over 5,300 members, that comes to roughly $130,000 deceptively confiscated from hardworking professors and faculty members.
Dailey resents the sheer audacity of the union reaching into her pocket, then offering her own money back to her. "They shouldn't have taken extra money from me in the first place," she says. "I think it's unfair."
It's essentially a forced, interest-free loan. That's bad enough, but it gets worse.
While the campaign's goal is to maximize PAC contributions, it also allows the union to expand its own treasury. If members don't check the right boxes and return the form within the time period APSCUF dictates, the union simply keeps their money. That's illegal, and it's precisely what happened to Dailey.
In March 2014, Dailey was helping her husband recover from surgery. When she found out about the campaign, she contacted APSCUF about her overcharged dues, but the union said she had missed the deadline.
Dailey explains, "I filled out the paperwork and they said: 'You missed it. It's too late. You can't get your money back.'"
A similar situation happened this year, when Mary received notice of the campaign only after the deadline elapsed. The union kept her money yet again.
For Dailey, it was the last straw. "It is deceitful for the union to overcharge me initially, then only give back my money if I jump through hoops," she says.
With representation from the Fairness Center, a public interest law firm dedicated to representing public employees who have been wronged by their union leadership, Dailey filed an unfair labor practice charge with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board to expose and end APSCUF's dues rebate campaign.
Pennsylvania's Public Employe Relations Act prohibits public-sector unions from coercing employees into assisting the union. By overcharging dues and keeping the money if members don't jump through the right hoops, APSCUF is violating Pennsylvania law.
Dailey wants everyone victimized by this scheme to be made whole. And she wants her union to stop manipulating its members.
APSCUF's members should also know what their union is doing with the money this deceptive campaign raises: Their PAC's largest beneficiary for 2014-15 was Gov. Tom Wolf at more than $52,000.
Dailey has been a nurse for 46 years, a professor for 27 years, and an APSCUF member for almost a decade. Surely her union's leadership, which is supposed to be looking out for workers' best interests — not their own — owes Dailey and her fellow members more than an annual political fundraising scam.
Attorney Nate Bohlander is assistant general counsel for the Fairness Center (FairnessCenter.org), a non-profit, public interest law firm with offices in Harrisburg and King of Prussia.
Pa. Gov. Wolf's company sold: 'He does not know details'
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat, sold himself to voters last year as a savvy businessman. Five months into office, Wolf's cabinet manufacturing company has been sold to a Virginia firm. Something fishy about the timing of the sale, especially since Wolf admitted he took out a $10 million loan for the campaign apparently using the Wolf Organization as collateral.
Pa. Gov. Wolf's company sold: 'He does not know details'
Pa. Gov. Wolf's company sold: 'He does not know details'
Tuesday, June 02, 2015
Pennsylvania House votes down Gov. Wolf's tax plan by 193-0 margin
To say that Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's plans to raise taxes in Pennsylvania laid an egg would be an understatement. Not a single member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, including members of Wolf's own party, cast a positive vote for Wolf's massive $30 billion-plus spending plan, which raises taxes by $4.7 billion. After five months in office, Wolf is reminding voters that Tom Corbett wasn't such a bad governor after all.
Pa. House says no, 193-0, to Gov. Wolf's tax plan
Pa. House says no, 193-0, to Gov. Wolf's tax plan
Monday, June 01, 2015
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