Matt Shaner

Thompson Beats Shaner & Walker for PA 05

April 22nd, 2008, posted by Declarations-Gary

Glenn Thompson has beaten the silver-spoon boys (Shaner & Walker) in PA 05.

Mark McCracken has his work cut out for him with this challenger, but I think he has a good shot at beating him.

PA 05: Shaner & Walker Both in Trouble with the Law!

April 17th, 2008, posted by Declarations-Gary

What do Matt Shaner & Derek Walker have in common? They have both triggered the millionaire clause as they pursue the PA District 5 primary. They both have close family connections to energy companies in PA: Oil for Shaner and coal for Walker.

Now they also have trouble with the law in common!

First we had Matt Shaner with his unfortunate drinking incident where he drank, drove, wrecked, left the scene, called the DA while hiding in his home from the police, denied wrong doing, to then admit it, pay a fine, and hope that all PA voters would forgive and forget.

Now this breaking story in the CDT (nice job CDT) about his challenger, Derek Walker:

Thursday, Apr. 17, 2008  read more »

PA 05: Shaner "The PSU Drop-out" Has Serious Cash To Spend!

March 6th, 2008, posted by Declarations-Gary

UPDATE! I found a pic on Google of his staff drinking in Shaner’s headquarters when he ran for state house! BETTER YET A pic of Shaner at Pickles in November…From my own cell phone. He was stumble, fall down, I-don’t-know-who-I-am drunk when I took this. I was with friends, and were shocked at this behavior from the man that would be State Rep Shaner. Check it out at my home blog: Declarations of Pride.

Question: Is alcohol a critical component to electability in PA 05?  read more »

PA 05 -- Shaner "Supports Traditional Values & The Rule of Law"

February 4th, 2008, posted by Declarations-Gary

This comes directly from his website, under “on the issues.”

It should have a flashing light next to it…“Warning Will Robinson…Warning!”

I find it incredibly entertaining that this man sees himself in “support the rule of law” when he has thus far shown himself as one bent on circumventing it.

Remember when he called the DA in State College to ask him how to evade the police knocking on his door? You know, just after wrecking his car in an apparent drunk driving crash?
What a joke.

And then there is this bit of lunacy from his page(Did Rick Santorum write this for him?):  read more »

PA District 5 -- Demographic Considerations

January 21st, 2008, posted by Declarations-Gary

According to the CDT, the 5th District in Pennsylvania has approximately 45K more registered Republicans than registered Democrats. Additionally, there are 43K that aren’t registered with either party.

I am not sure why this story is really relevant in this very big field of GOP candidates for the nomination of Peterson’s seat?

All I know is that the headline is “Republicans outnumber Democrats by 45,000 in District 5.”  read more »

PA District 5 -- Another GOP Contender: Lou Radkowski

January 20th, 2008, posted by Declarations-Gary

Elk County coroner and resident of Saint Marys, Lou Radkowski announced on Friday that he too was interested in the Pennsylvania 5th Congressional District seat, soon to be vacated by John Peterson.

I am just floored by the level of interest in this Congressional seat.  read more »

PA District 5: 8 Candidates...And Counting!

January 16th, 2008, posted by Declarations-Gary

This morning comes the announcement that two more Republicans have cast their hats into the ring for the 5th District seat.

These waters are getting a bit more than simply murky!

New bid #1 for the day comes from former College Township councilman Daniel Klees. He currently works for Penn State’s Applied Research Lab. He’s “exploring all his options.” What ever that means???

New bid #2 comes from Union Township resident, and recent Penn State grad: Craig Lucas. According to the CDT, he likes Fred Thompson for President, and is no fan of either Shaner or Walker:  read more »

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