Pennsylvania continues to look less like a swing state as the 2012 presidential election draws closer
Two independent polls released this week show President Barack Obama's lead in Pennsylvania widening over Gov. Mitt Romney: Romney does slightly better among likely voters in the F&M poll, trailing only by 9 points: 52 percent to 43, according to a PoliticsPa report.
In a list compiled by Politics PA, the Simmons/Deely race is named as one of the top races in this year's election cycle.
The race for the 131st state House seat is a "race to watch" according to political website Politics PA, which ranked the top 10 state representative races by likeliness to switch party control. The race for state Rep. Justin Simmons' 131st seat was eighth out of the 10 races. In a recent phone interview, state Rep. Simmons (R-131) seemed unphased by the list: "It's just the Harrisburg chattering heads talking," said Rep. Simmons. "What I care about is here, I care about helping people and we will win with the voters in the end. It's a completely different thing to be on the ground talking to the voters than it is to be in Harrisburg." Challenger Kevin Deely felt the list was confirmation that the race for the 131st district seat is far …
9:45 pm on Sunday, October 7, 2012
You guys may be right. The 131 has some vert conservative areas. However I think this is a good chance to get Simmons to answer to the following: 1) His co-sponsoring of Corbett's transvaginal ultrasound bill 2) His continued lies about the education cuts he was a part of 3) His protection of Corbett who should be investigated for the Sandusky affair 4) PA is now behind the nation in unemployment… more ›
Debi
1:24 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012
As for Obamacare: while sitting in Doctors Offices i have heard patients debate this issue. One of the comments I have heard is that I quote " My employer has told us that the medical insurance I currently have through them is going to increase 50% because that is what he/she has been told. That is a LIE by your employer. The insurance company's MAY NOT increase your premium.by 50% they are … more ›