Congress
The End of an Era: Looking Back on Fattah’s Long, Checkered Career
Update, June 21st, 2016: Chaka Fattah was found guilty on all counts in his federal corruption trial. Chaka Fattah was great at politics. I write […]
Casey on Pa. Overdose Epidemic: “We’re Leading in a Category We Don’t Want to Be Leading”
Drug overdose deaths have rapidly increased in recent years and experts say this is due in large part to abuse of prescription painkillers and heroin […]
Can Dwight Evans Beat Chaka Fattah?
It’s official. Dwight Evans, the reborn political king of Northwest Philly, will face off against Chaka Fattah, the trailblazing 20-year Congressman who is now serving under the dark cloud […]
Brian Sims: “I’m Running For Congress!”
Brian Sims put the speculation to rest this morning when he announced via Facebook that he is, indeed, running for Congress, challenging indicted incumbent Chaka […]
Brian Sims Is Probably Running for Congress
Brian Sims, the 37-year-old Democratic state representative, won’t say whether he’s going to run for Congress. But we’re pretty sure he’s going to run for Congress. Rumors […]
Pope Shouts Out Philadelphia (Once) in Speech to Congress
“I will end my visit to your country in Philadelphia, where I will take part in the World Meeting of Families.” pic.twitter.com/w00EQ3Npe6 — Action News […]
If Fattah Goes Down, Who Would Voters Replace Him With?
It finally happened: Philadelphia Democratic U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah was indicted on corruption charges Wednesday. Already, political insiders are wondering if the congressman will resign in the coming months or simply choose not […]
Cory Booker and Members of Congress to Introduce LGBT Non-Discrimination Bill
We have breaking news that Cory Booker, along with other members of the U.S. Congress, will introduce a historic comprehensive LGBT non-discrimination bill tomorrow in […]
Nutter: Congressional Republicans “Are Almost Acting Like ISIS”
If Congress doesn’t act by February 27th, funding for the Department of Homeland Security will run out. Mayor Nutter says that would undermine the national security […]
Fattah to Media: Focus on the Good I Do, Not Federal Investigation
Chaka Fattah spoke to reporters for 22 minutes Monday, and gave one of the best types of interviews a politician can ever give: One about […]
Jersey Congessman Rush Holt Won’t Seek Re-Election
Princeton-environs U.S. Rep Rush Holt, who ran against Cory Booker for Senate last year, will step down at the end of his term. Most famous […]
Meet Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, the Deep-Pocketed Dark Horse Candidate for PA-13
Meet your PA-13… frontrunner? In terms of political experience (none) and name recognition (scant), Dr. Valerie Arkoosh is the dark horse in the race for […]
Ex-Eagles Linebacker G. Cobb to Run for Congress [UPDATED]
UPDATE: Inquirer politics reporter Jonathan Tamari reports that G. Cobb may only be “considering” running for Congress. UPDATE: Ex-Eagle Garry Cobb "considering" running for House, […]
Report: Rob Andrews to Leave Congress [Updated]
Update: That mystery law firm is Dilworth Paxon, and The Donald will indeed be running for Andrews’s seat. South Jersey Congressman Rob Andrews will resign from […]
Montco Commissioner May Run for Congress
Now that 6th District U.S. Congressman Jim Gerlach ain’t running for re-electing (woe be you if you’re a moderate Republican these days, amirite Jon Runyan?), […]