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Veterans

Terry Williamson: Veterans should work for open primaries in Pennsylvania

September 30, 2022October 4, 2022
Terry Williamson
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With nearly half of veterans in the commonwealth registered as independents, the closed primary system limits their political involvement.
By Terry Williamson

Election

Kyle Sammin: Progressives vs. moderates in Philly primaries shows ideological movement in the Democratic Party

June 1, 2022June 5, 2022
Kyle Sammin
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Center-left and far-left squared off in hard-fought primaries, with mixed results.
By Kyle Sammin

State Politics

Terry Tracy: Who will stop Doug Mastriano from sinking the Republican ticket?

May 10, 2022May 23, 2022
Terry Tracy
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A field of twelve candidates may produce a nominee that is not representative of the majority of the party. This late in the election, only one solution is left.
by Terry Tracy

Election

Terry Tracy: Why the Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial primary debate matters

January 3, 2022January 10, 2022
Terry Tracy
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This Wednesday, thirteen candidates are squaring off at Dickinson College for their first debate. Here is how to watch, and why it matters
By Terry Tracy

News

Some Pennsylvania counties ran out of ballots during primary election

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021
Christen Smith
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At least two PA counties ran out of ballots during the primary election. The Department of State declared the day a success, but House Republicans disagree.
By Christen Smith

News

Philly Democratic party won’t endorse Krasner

March 26, 2021March 29, 2021
Todd Shepherd
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Attendees of the Philadelphia Democratic Party’s Thursday policy committee hearing told Broad + Liberty that rising crime had led to a split over endorsement. One source said, “The kids are not safe, the seniors are not safe. I don’t feel safe letting my kid go down to the 7-11 to get a tank of gas.”
By Todd Shepherd

Election

Guy Ciarrocchi: Why this May’s primary ballot will not be boring

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021
Guy Ciarrocchi
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Voters will be presented with two ballot questions that could limit a governor’s currently unlimited emergency powers on this spring’s primary ballot. To confuse and frighten voters, the Wolf administration chose deceptive wording for the questions.
By Guy Ciarrocchi

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