Thursday, October 09, 2008
NRA endorses McCain
You can't say this comes as a surprise. The National Rifle Association has endorsed Republican John McCain for president.
NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre, who also serves as chairman of the NRA's political action committee, is planning to announce the group's endorsement at stops in key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Missouri, Colorado and Nevada.
McCain "cast more than 60 votes in the Senate in support of the Second Amendment," LaPierre said.
Contrast that with Barack Obama, who supports gun control measures and has said the Second Amendment is subject to interpretation. Obama criticized the Supreme Court ruling earlier this year that said the Second Amendment guarantees the right of citizens, not militias, to bear arms.
Along with the endorsement, the NRA's Political Victory Fund is planning newspaper ads and television spots to remind gun owners that McCain will protect their rights while Obama would restrict gun ownership if he's elected president.
Although McCain has not always supported legislation pushed the NRA, the fact that his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, is a member of the NRA, helped the group decide who to endorse in the 2008 race.
"She's a hunter, she's a Second Amendment supporter and she's a tremendous asset to the ticket," LaPierre told The Associated Press.
Palin received an A-plus rating from the group when she ran for governor in 2006.
LaPierre also noted that the NRA doesn't always endorse presidential candidates.
The group backed President George W. Bush in 2000 and 2004 but did not support Bob Dole in the 1996 race against Bill Clinton or George H.W. Bush in the 1992 race against Michael Dukakis.
For more information, visit the National Rifle Association's Political Victory Fund Web site at http://www.nrapvf.org/
NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre, who also serves as chairman of the NRA's political action committee, is planning to announce the group's endorsement at stops in key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Missouri, Colorado and Nevada.
McCain "cast more than 60 votes in the Senate in support of the Second Amendment," LaPierre said.
Contrast that with Barack Obama, who supports gun control measures and has said the Second Amendment is subject to interpretation. Obama criticized the Supreme Court ruling earlier this year that said the Second Amendment guarantees the right of citizens, not militias, to bear arms.
Along with the endorsement, the NRA's Political Victory Fund is planning newspaper ads and television spots to remind gun owners that McCain will protect their rights while Obama would restrict gun ownership if he's elected president.
Although McCain has not always supported legislation pushed the NRA, the fact that his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, is a member of the NRA, helped the group decide who to endorse in the 2008 race.
"She's a hunter, she's a Second Amendment supporter and she's a tremendous asset to the ticket," LaPierre told The Associated Press.
Palin received an A-plus rating from the group when she ran for governor in 2006.
LaPierre also noted that the NRA doesn't always endorse presidential candidates.
The group backed President George W. Bush in 2000 and 2004 but did not support Bob Dole in the 1996 race against Bill Clinton or George H.W. Bush in the 1992 race against Michael Dukakis.
For more information, visit the National Rifle Association's Political Victory Fund Web site at http://www.nrapvf.org/
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Survey: Obama would be a disaster for jobs
A survey of 751 CEOs of major American companies conducted by Chief Executive magazine finds that Sen. Barack Obama's economic and tax policies would be disastrous for American workers.
CEOs surveyed said they prefer Sen. John McCain's economic plans by a 4-1 margin.
"The stakes for this presidential election are higher than they've ever been in recent memory," said Edward M. Kopko, CEO and Publisher of Chief Executive magazine. "We've been experiencing consecutive job losses for nine months now. There's no doubt that reviving the job market will be a top priority for the incoming president. And job creating CEOs repeatedly tell us that McCain's policies are far more conducive to a more positive employment environment than Obama's."
Some CEOs who responded to the survey went as far as to say this of Sen. Obama: "Some of his programs would bankrupt the country within three years, if implemented."
Obama's tax policies, which scored the lowest grade in the poll, are particularly unpopular among CEOs, Kopko said.
"Overall, many CEOs are concerned about the future of the U.S. economy and its ability to compete in the global market, but they look to John McCain and hope that this self-described political maverick may yet shake up established thinking and not give into to the tired policies of the past," Kopko said.
It's amazing that anyone with a basic understanding of economics would consider voting for Barack Obama. His plan to raise taxes on working people and investors and increase the federal debt while imposing government health-care on businesses is a recipe for disaster.
To read the full article and see more of the survey results, visit the magazine's Web site.
CEOs surveyed said they prefer Sen. John McCain's economic plans by a 4-1 margin.
"The stakes for this presidential election are higher than they've ever been in recent memory," said Edward M. Kopko, CEO and Publisher of Chief Executive magazine. "We've been experiencing consecutive job losses for nine months now. There's no doubt that reviving the job market will be a top priority for the incoming president. And job creating CEOs repeatedly tell us that McCain's policies are far more conducive to a more positive employment environment than Obama's."
Some CEOs who responded to the survey went as far as to say this of Sen. Obama: "Some of his programs would bankrupt the country within three years, if implemented."
Obama's tax policies, which scored the lowest grade in the poll, are particularly unpopular among CEOs, Kopko said.
"Overall, many CEOs are concerned about the future of the U.S. economy and its ability to compete in the global market, but they look to John McCain and hope that this self-described political maverick may yet shake up established thinking and not give into to the tired policies of the past," Kopko said.
It's amazing that anyone with a basic understanding of economics would consider voting for Barack Obama. His plan to raise taxes on working people and investors and increase the federal debt while imposing government health-care on businesses is a recipe for disaster.
To read the full article and see more of the survey results, visit the magazine's Web site.
Breakfast with Tony Phyrillas
Guess who's speaking at the monthly breakfast meeting of Women EXCEL (Executive's Coalition for Excellence & Leadership)?
That's right. Tony Phyrillas. The topic for the Oct. 17 event is "Woman and Politics."
If the prospect of having breakfast with Tony Phyrillas sounds appealing to you or you're interested in finding out more about EXCEL, visit http://www.ywcatricountyarea.org/
That's right. Tony Phyrillas. The topic for the Oct. 17 event is "Woman and Politics."
If the prospect of having breakfast with Tony Phyrillas sounds appealing to you or you're interested in finding out more about EXCEL, visit http://www.ywcatricountyarea.org/
Tune in to 'Talking Politics' on the radio
Dick Gokey, the reform candidate for the 130th state House District, will be this week's guest on "Talking Politics with Tony Phyrillas and Mike Pincus" Thursday at 5 p.m. on WPAZ 1370 AM
Gokey, chairman of the Amity Township Board of Supervisors, is attempting to unseat Democratic incumbent Rep. David Kessler. For more about Gokey, visit his campaign Web site, http://www.gokeyforpa.com/
You can join the conversation by calling the station at 610-326-4000.
"Talking Politics" can also be heard live online at http://www.1370wpaz.com/ and http://www.pottsmerc.com/
Gokey, chairman of the Amity Township Board of Supervisors, is attempting to unseat Democratic incumbent Rep. David Kessler. For more about Gokey, visit his campaign Web site, http://www.gokeyforpa.com/
You can join the conversation by calling the station at 610-326-4000.
"Talking Politics" can also be heard live online at http://www.1370wpaz.com/ and http://www.pottsmerc.com/
NCPA Endorses U.S. Senator Norm Coleman for Re-Election
Sorry, Al Franken. The National Community Pharmacists Association has decided to endorse the only adult in the race for Minnesota senator. That would be Sen. Norm Coleman. Maybe Franken can get his old job back on "Saturday Night Live."
NCPA Endorses U.S. Senator Norm Coleman for Re-Election
NCPA Endorses U.S. Senator Norm Coleman for Re-Election
Group: Obama Campaign Misuses Firearms Industry Media List
More dirty tricks from the Obama campaign.
Obama Campaign Unlawfully Misuses Proprietary Firearms Industry Media List Says Trade Association
Obama Campaign Unlawfully Misuses Proprietary Firearms Industry Media List Says Trade Association
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Fiscal crisis grows for Pennsylvania
Lots of coverage in the Pennsylvania blogosphere on the growing fiscal crisis in Pennsylvania.
Check out the following posts (and vote out all the incumbents members of the Pennsylvania Legislature who supported Gov. Ed Rendell's deficit budget).
Tax Increase Coming to Pennsylvania at POLICY BLOG
Pennsylvania's Fiscal Crisis at PennPatriot Blog
State might need tax increase at POWERBLOG!
Pennsylvania drowning in sea of red ink under Rendell at TONY PHYRILLAS
And check out The Associated Press story, "Lawmakers predict massive deficit for Pa.," at The Mercury Web site.
Check out the following posts (and vote out all the incumbents members of the Pennsylvania Legislature who supported Gov. Ed Rendell's deficit budget).
Tax Increase Coming to Pennsylvania at POLICY BLOG
Pennsylvania's Fiscal Crisis at PennPatriot Blog
State might need tax increase at POWERBLOG!
Pennsylvania drowning in sea of red ink under Rendell at TONY PHYRILLAS
And check out The Associated Press story, "Lawmakers predict massive deficit for Pa.," at The Mercury Web site.
Monday, October 06, 2008
FEC Complaint Against Obama Campaign
Barack Obama is financing his campaign with illegal contributions from foreign nationals, according to a complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission.
RNC Files FEC Complaint Against Obama Campaign
RNC Files FEC Complaint Against Obama Campaign
Conservatives dominate 'Influence' rankings
Conservatives hold seven of the Top 10 spots on this week's Influence Index at BlogNetNews.com
Here's this week's Top 10 Most Influential Political Blogs in Pennsylvania:
Rank Blog Prev
1 TONY PHYRILLAS 3
2 Pawatercooler.com 1
3 GrassrootsPA 11
4 Lehigh Valley Ramblings 2
5 Save The GOP 11
6 PolitickerPA 5
7 WRITEMARSH! -
8 POLICY BLOG 4
9 gunservatively! 6
10 Comments From Left Field 16
Here's this week's Top 10 Most Influential Political Blogs in Pennsylvania:
Rank Blog Prev
1 TONY PHYRILLAS 3
2 Pawatercooler.com 1
3 GrassrootsPA 11
4 Lehigh Valley Ramblings 2
5 Save The GOP 11
6 PolitickerPA 5
7 WRITEMARSH! -
8 POLICY BLOG 4
9 gunservatively! 6
10 Comments From Left Field 16
Sunday, October 05, 2008
McCain opens Berks County office
With 30 days to go before the Nov. 4 election, the McCain Campaign opened a Berks County headquarters Saturday afternoon.
Berks County GOP Chairman Mark Gillen was on hand to open the headquarters at 5001 Perkiomen Ave. (Route 422 west) in Exeter Township.
The grand opening celebration ran from 3 to 5 p.m., with a steady stream visitors stopping by to pick up campaign signs, bumper stickers and literature for the McCain/Palin ticket as well as other GOP candidates, including Congressman Jim Gerlach, Steve Fuhs, running for the 11th state Senate District, and Dick Gokey, a candidate for the 130th state House District.
Gillen said the office will be staffed seven-days-a-week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. until Election Day.
Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome to stop by the office to sign up.
During a pep talk to volunteers, Gillen predicted McCain will surprise conventional wisdom (and the polls) by winning the presidency.
Gillen also announced that the Berks County office has free tickets to attend a Road to Victory Rally with John McCain and Sarah Palin scheduled for Lehigh Univeristy in Bethlehem on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Doors open 10:30 a.m.
Several GOP volunteers also discussed a growing problem of campaign sign thefts in Berks and Chester counties.
Berks Republicans are also promoting the party's annual "Berks GOP Newsmaker Dinner," scheduled for Friday, Oct. 17, at The Inn at Reading. The speaker hasn't been announced yet, but the entertainment will include country star Pat Garrett singing his tribute to Sarah Palin, "Moose Shootin' Mama."
Anyone interested in attending the dinner can call 610-374-1100.
For more about the Berks GOP, visit the party's Web site, http://berks.mygopsite.com/
Berks County GOP Chairman Mark Gillen was on hand to open the headquarters at 5001 Perkiomen Ave. (Route 422 west) in Exeter Township.
The grand opening celebration ran from 3 to 5 p.m., with a steady stream visitors stopping by to pick up campaign signs, bumper stickers and literature for the McCain/Palin ticket as well as other GOP candidates, including Congressman Jim Gerlach, Steve Fuhs, running for the 11th state Senate District, and Dick Gokey, a candidate for the 130th state House District.
Gillen said the office will be staffed seven-days-a-week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. until Election Day.
Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome to stop by the office to sign up.
During a pep talk to volunteers, Gillen predicted McCain will surprise conventional wisdom (and the polls) by winning the presidency.
Gillen also announced that the Berks County office has free tickets to attend a Road to Victory Rally with John McCain and Sarah Palin scheduled for Lehigh Univeristy in Bethlehem on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Doors open 10:30 a.m.
Several GOP volunteers also discussed a growing problem of campaign sign thefts in Berks and Chester counties.
Berks Republicans are also promoting the party's annual "Berks GOP Newsmaker Dinner," scheduled for Friday, Oct. 17, at The Inn at Reading. The speaker hasn't been announced yet, but the entertainment will include country star Pat Garrett singing his tribute to Sarah Palin, "Moose Shootin' Mama."
Anyone interested in attending the dinner can call 610-374-1100.
For more about the Berks GOP, visit the party's Web site, http://berks.mygopsite.com/
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Friday, October 03, 2008
Labor turns on Ed Rendell
Big Labor is turning on Gov. Ed Rendell.
Specifically, the Service Employees International Union doesn't like the governor's recent hiring freeze, leaving some 5,000 state jobs vacant.
Government jobs has always been the trump card for tax-and-spend liberals like Rendell. Democrats who can't deliver government jobs don't have much else to offer.
But the good times are over for Rendell, who has increased state spending by nearly $8 billion since taking office in 2003.
The state is facing its worse fiscal crisis in 20 years, thanks largely to Rendell's free-spending ways over the past six years.
Pennsylvania has run up a $281 million budget deficit in just the first three months of the 2008-09 fiscal year.
If the trend continues, the state is facing a $1 billion deficit. The only way to make up the shortfall is to cut services (and jobs) or raise taxes.
Rendell pushed through a $1 billion increase in the state income tax as soon as he took office in 2003. He'll probably call for a much bigger tax increase after the Nov. 4 election.
If you like paying higher taxes, keep the Democrats in control of the state House. If you want to stop Rendell, send more Republicans to Harrisburg on Nov. 4.
Follow the link below to read the union's "sky-is-falling" press release about the hiring freeze:
Service Employees Union Blasts Rendell Hiring Freeze
Specifically, the Service Employees International Union doesn't like the governor's recent hiring freeze, leaving some 5,000 state jobs vacant.
Government jobs has always been the trump card for tax-and-spend liberals like Rendell. Democrats who can't deliver government jobs don't have much else to offer.
But the good times are over for Rendell, who has increased state spending by nearly $8 billion since taking office in 2003.
The state is facing its worse fiscal crisis in 20 years, thanks largely to Rendell's free-spending ways over the past six years.
Pennsylvania has run up a $281 million budget deficit in just the first three months of the 2008-09 fiscal year.
If the trend continues, the state is facing a $1 billion deficit. The only way to make up the shortfall is to cut services (and jobs) or raise taxes.
Rendell pushed through a $1 billion increase in the state income tax as soon as he took office in 2003. He'll probably call for a much bigger tax increase after the Nov. 4 election.
If you like paying higher taxes, keep the Democrats in control of the state House. If you want to stop Rendell, send more Republicans to Harrisburg on Nov. 4.
Follow the link below to read the union's "sky-is-falling" press release about the hiring freeze:
Service Employees Union Blasts Rendell Hiring Freeze
Newspaper: Vote the bums out!
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review has concluded that the only way to reform Harrisburg is the clean house in the Pennsylvania Legislature. Voters can accomplish that task on Nov. 4.
Pennsylvania voters, angry over the middle-of-the-night legislative pay raise in 2005, replaced 55 incumbents in 2006. So far this year, 27 incumbents have retired or lost their re-election bids in the primary, but real change can occur on Nov. 4 when 104 incumbents face opposition on the ballot.
Pennsylvania voters can put the fear of God into the Harrisburg political elite by throwing out scores of incumbents.
From the Tribune-Review editorial:
Pennsylvania voters, angry over the middle-of-the-night legislative pay raise in 2005, replaced 55 incumbents in 2006. So far this year, 27 incumbents have retired or lost their re-election bids in the primary, but real change can occur on Nov. 4 when 104 incumbents face opposition on the ballot.
Pennsylvania voters can put the fear of God into the Harrisburg political elite by throwing out scores of incumbents.
From the Tribune-Review editorial:
Why do Pennsylvania's leading lawmakers treat their constituents with such disdain? More to the point, how much more mistreatment are the people prepared to take?Read the full editorial, "Reforming Harrisburg: Throw 'em out" at the newspaper's Web site.
In the twilight of yet another legislative session, for which so many spent so much to accomplish so little, bills to expand state transparency and promote better governance fade ever so deliberately into the haze that is Harrisburg.
For this inaction some Senate leaders blame an obstinate House. House Republicans slam the Democrat leadership. And the House leadership argues that it was the Senate that canned a lame-duck session -- which has been an excuse for all manner of mischief.
Funny how all the gibber-jabber about good government -- even for a fully warranted constitutional convention -- arises in the 11th hour when there was abundant opportunity for reforms this year, beginning with the state's overblown $28.2 billion budget.
Reform begins by pitching them on Nov. 4.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Tony Phyrillas named PA editor for Red County.com
Red County.com, a California-based political magazine and Web site, has expanded to Pennsylvania.
Red County.com, which concentrates on "grassroots politics from the center-right," has named Tony Phyrillas as its Pennsylvania editor.
From a Red County.com press release:
Red County.com, which concentrates on "grassroots politics from the center-right," has named Tony Phyrillas as its Pennsylvania editor.
From a Red County.com press release:
We are proud to introduce Red County Montgomery, Pennsylvania. The focus of this new site will be to provide right-of-center insight and analysis of local politics in the Montgomery County area. We will also be covering statewide and national issues affecting the lives of Pennsylvanians.
After an exhaustive search, Red County has selected Tony Phyrillas as editor of the Montgomery County site.
Tony Phyrillas is a leading conservative columnist and blogger based in Pennsylvania.
We are very happy to welcome Tony to the Red County team and look forward to his outstanding analysis of Montgomery County politics.
'Talking Politics' with Stephen Fuhs
Stephen Fuhs, a reform candidate for state Senate, will be the guest on "Talking Politics with Tony Phyrillas and Mike Pincus" today at 5 p.m. on WPAZ 1370 AM
You can join the conversation by calling the station at 610-326-4000.
Fuhs is a Reading City Councilman attempting to unseat state Sen. Mike O'Pake in Berk County's 11th Senate District.
"Talking Politics" can also be heard online at http://www.1370wpaz.com/ and http://www.pottsmerc.com/
You can join the conversation by calling the station at 610-326-4000.
Fuhs is a Reading City Councilman attempting to unseat state Sen. Mike O'Pake in Berk County's 11th Senate District.
"Talking Politics" can also be heard online at http://www.1370wpaz.com/ and http://www.pottsmerc.com/
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
The truth is out there
The truth is out there. You just have to get past the liberal media to find it.
Here's some of the most interesting posts on Pennsylvania blogs:
WRITEMARSH! and GUNSERVATIVELY! both have startling information about Gwen Ifill, the moderator of Thursday's vice presidential debate. Turns out Ifill has written a pro-Obama book that will be released next year. Makes you wonder which ticket Ms. Ifill will be rooting for, doesn't it?
And speaking of Obama, POLICY BLOG has an interesting post about the failure of government-run health care in Massachusetts. Obama wants to offer a similar plan nationally. The Massachusetts plan is $4.2 billion in the hole. Imagine the debt (and higher taxes) under Obama-care.
TONY PHYRILLAS say the 2008-09 state budget is already $281 million in the red (and there's still nine more months to go in the fiscal year.)
SAVE THE GOP says we need to "Trust Capitalism" and not the Washington politicians.
POWERBLOG! tackles liberal media bias against Sarah Palin.
IS THIS LIFE? spotlights a new Chuck Norris column on conservatives in Hollywood.
The same column was also recommended by TONY PHYRILLAS yesterday. There's also a link to a new documentary about liberal media bias, "Do As I Do," and the trailer for the new movie bashing the far left, "An American Carol"
PENN PATRIOT'S BLOG has a guest column, "Why I Am Voting For John McCain."
LINCOLN BLOG has some thoughts on the Wall Street bailout before Congress.
Here's some of the most interesting posts on Pennsylvania blogs:
WRITEMARSH! and GUNSERVATIVELY! both have startling information about Gwen Ifill, the moderator of Thursday's vice presidential debate. Turns out Ifill has written a pro-Obama book that will be released next year. Makes you wonder which ticket Ms. Ifill will be rooting for, doesn't it?
And speaking of Obama, POLICY BLOG has an interesting post about the failure of government-run health care in Massachusetts. Obama wants to offer a similar plan nationally. The Massachusetts plan is $4.2 billion in the hole. Imagine the debt (and higher taxes) under Obama-care.
TONY PHYRILLAS say the 2008-09 state budget is already $281 million in the red (and there's still nine more months to go in the fiscal year.)
SAVE THE GOP says we need to "Trust Capitalism" and not the Washington politicians.
POWERBLOG! tackles liberal media bias against Sarah Palin.
IS THIS LIFE? spotlights a new Chuck Norris column on conservatives in Hollywood.
The same column was also recommended by TONY PHYRILLAS yesterday. There's also a link to a new documentary about liberal media bias, "Do As I Do," and the trailer for the new movie bashing the far left, "An American Carol"
PENN PATRIOT'S BLOG has a guest column, "Why I Am Voting For John McCain."
LINCOLN BLOG has some thoughts on the Wall Street bailout before Congress.
Pennsylvania Revenue Department Releases September Collections
More red ink in Gov. Ed Rendell's 2008-09 General Fund budget. The state is running a $281 million deficit after three months.
A major tax hike is in the works for Pennsylvania residents if the Democrats keep control of the state House of Representatives in November.
Pennsylvania Revenue Department Releases September Collections
A major tax hike is in the works for Pennsylvania residents if the Democrats keep control of the state House of Representatives in November.
Pennsylvania Revenue Department Releases September Collections
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