Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Carney, who has been trying to late to show his bipartisan support, will get another boost later this month when David Urban, the former chief of staff for Republican U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, hosts a DC fund-raiser for the freshman representative.Urban, a Washington lobbyist who is used to spreading his money and support around Democrats and Republicans, tells the Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice, “Over his term I’ve gotten to know Carney … he’s a pretty admirable guy and I think he’s doing great things for Pennsylvania.”
specter, carney, et al.
Well, since Sen. Specter did not have time to endorse a Republican candidate in his own district, it’s nice to see that his people have time to help Democrats. Perhaps he can run as a Democrat in 2010. I don’t think he will be running again as a Republican.
Michael A. Livingston
Carney Accountable For Choices
Representative Carney will be making a public appearance at a town hall meeting on July 14. Apparently, Freedom Works will be attending as well, in order to voice opposition to the fact that this known Blue Dog Democrat (known for touting fiscal responsibility in government spending) voted FOR a Mortgage Bailout Bill that will increase the deficit by 22 billion and rewards reckless mortgage deals. If you want to see the fireworks, here are the dates and times:
WHAT: Town Hall
WHEN: July 14, 2008 @ 10:00 am
WHERE: Middle Creek Community Center 67 Elm St. Beaver Springs, PA
Arlen Spector has been a
Arlen Spector has been a Republican for years, of course he will run again as a Republican. He may not win his primary but he will be a republican.
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