Erin McClelland is running for State Treasurer in Pennsylvania. Previously she ran for the U.S. Congress twice against Keith Rothfus. I interviewed her about her experiences, her platform, and exactly what the State Treasurer does. She spoke of her background in industrial/organizational psychology. Later we spoke of how she worked with the former head ofContinue reading “Interview with Erin McClelland, Candidate for PA State Treasurer”
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Cambria Democratic 2024 Mixer
Last Sunday I went to a Cambria Democratic 2024 election kickoff mixer at the Boulevard Grill in Johnstown. Speakers included Congressional Candidate Beth Farnham and State Treasurer Candidate Erin McClelland. Auditor General candidate Malcolm Kenyatta could not make it to the event. For some reason, the video of the event is taking a long time toContinue reading “Cambria Democratic 2024 Mixer”
Cambria Democratic Candidate Forum
Last Thursday the Cambria County Democratic candidate forum was held at the Ebensburg VFW. The speakers were County Commissioners B.J. Smith and Tom Chernisky, Candidate for Judge Tim Sloan, candidate for Register of Wills Sharon Burk, County Controller Ed Cernic, and Recorder of Deeds candidate Faylynn Hall. County chair Nina Licastro and vice chair NickContinue reading “Cambria Democratic Candidate Forum”
My Take on “Stats Bros”
I came across an article in The Nation Magazine titled “Stats Bros” Are Sucking the Life Out of Politics by Leif Weatherby and had to comment. The “Stats Bros” he is talking about are media gurus like Steve Kornacki (pictured above) at MSNBC and Nate Silver at ABC’s 538. Mostly, they use poll data toContinue reading “My Take on “Stats Bros””
Trump Indictments and His Popularity
Primary Standing A lot has been made about the Trump indictments and his popularity in the Republican primary field. The graph above of the Real Clear Politics (RCP) moving average of Polls for the GOP field. Trump’s support did receive a 5% boost after the first indictment for a payment to a porn star cameContinue reading “Trump Indictments and His Popularity”
The Cambria County Republican Pig Roast
This Tuesday I went to the Cambria County Republican Pig Roast at the Solomon Run Fire Hall. I took the above video at the event. I wasn’t able to stay for the whole event. State Senator Wayne Langerolc (who has introduced a bill requiring chemical castration for sex offenders as a condition of parole) wasContinue reading “The Cambria County Republican Pig Roast”
A Panel on Criminal Justice Reform at Pitt Johnstown (UPJ)
Allegheny Independent Media covered a panel on criminal justice reform at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ). The event was moderated by UPJ professor Ross Kleinstuber and was sponsored by both Americans for Prosperity and the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania. Republican State Senator Wayne Langerholc (and former Cambria County ADA) and Republican State RepresentativeContinue reading “A Panel on Criminal Justice Reform at Pitt Johnstown (UPJ)”
Local Democratic Field Organizer John Soyka
This afternoon I spoke with field organizer John Soyka. During the 2022 election, he was a field organizer for the PA Democratic Party. He was responsible for Cambria, Indiana, Westmoreland, and Armstrong Counties with nine races to cover from U.S. Senate and Governor to the State House. We discussed the data from the last election.Continue reading “Local Democratic Field Organizer John Soyka”
Roe v. Wade 50th Anniversary Rally and Democratic Meet and Greet
On Sunday, I covered both the Roe vs. Wade 50th anniversary and the Democratic meet and greet. There was a good turnout for the Johnstown rally for the 50th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision by the Supreme Court. Twenty people came with no hecklers or troublemakers. WJAC TV came to cover the rally.Continue reading “Roe v. Wade 50th Anniversary Rally and Democratic Meet and Greet”
David DeAngelo of 2 Political Junkies
Podcamp was a social media conference in several cities including Pittsburgh. When I went to it in 2010, I was inspired to start blogging with my old blog CSI without Dead Bodies and continue with the current one. One of the speakers at the conference who inspired me was David DeAngelo of 2 Political Junkies.Continue reading “David DeAngelo of 2 Political Junkies”