A little more than two years ago, I asked the readers of Broad + Liberty, “If Mastriano can’t learn, will we?” Unfortunately, Pennsylvanians might have to answer what was supposed to be a hypothetical question. Senator Doug Mastriano is weighing another run for governor in 2026. Pennsylvanians, particularly GOP primary […]
Seth Higgins: How northern Pennsylvania is being left behind
Within the last year, several institutions that the communities of northern Pennsylvania depend upon — including healthcare services, a college branch campus, and two correctional facilities — have been snuffed out or find themselves on life support. Officials in Harrisburg have proven unable or unwilling to intervene. If trends continue, […]
An interview with Jason Richey
Last week, Broad + Liberty’s Seth Higgins interviewed Jason Richey, who had recently been elected chairman of the Allegheny County Republican Party. This is a transcript of their discussion. Broad + Liberty: Hello Jason, thank you for joining me. This past Saturday, February 22nd, you were elected as the Chairman […]
Seth Higgins: Two leadership lessons for McCormick as Casey departs
After being defeated by Dave McCormick, Senator Bob Casey’s eighteen years in the Senate is ending. Before becoming a Senator, Casey was elected Treasurer in 2004 and Auditor General in 1996. While Casey often benefited from favorable political environments, his record makes him one of the most electorally successful politicians […]
Seth Higgins: An outsider’s view of Philadelphia
The good and bad about Pennsylvania’s largest city.
By Seth Higgins
Seth Higgins: Brat Beware – What Harris and the Democrats don’t get about the album of the summer
In under two months, Americans witnessed President Biden’s pitiful debate performance, the near assassination of former President Trump, Biden’s withdrawal from the race, the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, the selection of both major parties’ vice-presidential candidates, and Vice President Harris’ lock on her party’s nomination for president. This maelstrom […]