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Broke in Philly

Today is the deadline for new voter registration in Pennsylvania

Have you registered to vote yet?

7 years ago

U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester campaigns in Hockessin at the home of Cliff and Ann Dempsey. The Democrat is seeking her second two-year term. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Delaware’s Blunt Rochester has progressive agenda but aims to bridge D.C. divide

With the fervor of a preacher, U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester pumped up a group of Democratic women candidates and office holders on a recent Saturday morning.

7 years ago

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In this March 18, 2014 file photo, voters cast their ballots. (M. Spencer Green/AP Photo, File)
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania voter registration deadline is Tuesday

The clock is winding down for Pennsylvanians who want to register to vote or update their voter information in time for the Nov. 6 General Election.

7 years ago

Republican U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus (left) has served Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District for three terms. Democratic U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb has represented the 18th District since April 2018. (Don Wright/AP, Conor Lamb for Congress)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

In nation’s only two-incumbent showdown, Lamb, Rothfus clash on health care, social security, taxes

Both candidates have focused on issues like health care and Social Security.

7 years ago

Democrat auditor-elect Kathy McGuiness has been appointed deputy state auditor until her official swearing-in on Jan. 1. She will replace her election opponent James Spadola, who was put into that post by current auditor Tom Wagner three weeks before voters decided to award the office to McGuiness. (Courtesy of James Spadola, Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

What do an ex-cop and a pharmacist have in common? Both want to be Delaware auditor

The position of auditor of accounts is not exactly a glamorous position in Delaware’s government. But being the fiscal watchdog ...

7 years ago

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Polls show that opposition to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has galvanized Republicans--at least temporarily. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Polls show Kavanaugh gave GOP an election boost. But it might not last.

In two new voter surveys, the advantage appears to have shrunk.

7 years ago

Left: Madeleine Dean is running for the new PA 4th Congressional district. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Right: Republican candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania's 4th District Dan David. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Montco congressional hopefuls square off

Democrat Madeleine Dean and Republican Dan David debate in Eklins Park

7 years ago

U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello, who represents a suburban area west of Philadelphia, voted in favor of the
Politics & Policy

While nation watched Kavanaugh hearings, House passed ‘Tax Cuts 2.0’

Running on tax cuts would normally unite Republicans, but 2018 is not turning out to be a normal year.

7 years ago

Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Women’s rage and political change

Guest: Rebecca Traister Brett Kavanaugh’s anger seen next to Christine Blasey Ford’s composure and the public ...

Air Date: October 4, 2018 10:00 am

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Moderator Alex Trebek speaks during a gubernatorial debate between Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and Republican Scott Wagner in Hershey, Pa., Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. The debate is hosted by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

Alex Trebek leads Pa. gubernatorial candidates in sprawling debate

At the outset of the hourlong debate, Trebek promised a nontraditional format. He kept that promise.

7 years ago

Among female voters, marriage has long been an indicator that a woman was more likely to support Republicans. But that is changing. (Nicole Xu for NPR)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Married women may be moving away from the GOP

"Married women have, especially in the last six months, turned against Trump and also are starting to lean towards voting more Democratic in the congressional races,"

7 years ago

Former U.S. President Barack Obama, attends the Nordic Business Forum business seminar in Helsinki, Finland last month. Obama has endorsed more than 300 candidates running for office in this year's midterm elections. (Jussi Nukari/AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Obama endorses more Democratic midterm candidates — from Congress to state houses

Former President Barack Obama weighed in on the midterm election conversation Monday, endorsing 260 candidates in federal and state races across the country.

7 years ago

Republican Eric Braunstein and Ray Seigfried live a few doors from each other in Arden, but are opponents in the race for the 7th District seat in the Delaware House of Representatives. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

In village of Arden, neighbors are now foes in Delaware House race

Both say their expertise in their respective fields can help Delaware. And both are focusing on creating jobs.

7 years ago

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Republican candidates U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus (left) and Marty Nothstein  are campaigning now without help from a key Republican Super PAC. (rothfus.house.gov and Matt Rourke/AP)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

The Republicans are reassessing their chances in Pa. midterms

National republican groups have declined to fund two candidates in competitive Pennsylvania districts.

7 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf speaks at a campaign rally for Pennsylvania candidates in Philadelphia, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Money

Wolf keeps big lead over Wagner in campaign cash

We look at Tom Wolf's big fundraising lead in guv's race and the biggest donors.

7 years ago

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