PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: Kathleen Kane holds a 20-point lead in her bid to become the first woman and first Democrat to be elected Pennsylvania’s attorney general, according to the latest Inquirer Pennsylvania Poll.
Month: October 2012
Intelligencer Journal New Era
The headline read “Lancaster County weathers superstorm Sandy” and the report opened: “When it was all said and done, Sandy did bring a lot of rain, wind and misery to Lancaster County on Monday, but the storm didn’t deliver the devastating blow many had feared.” WATCHDOG: Early risers didn’t need to read the newspaper to […]
In Pennsylvania, the Democratic Lean Is Slight, but Durable
NEW YORK TIMES: …The fact that Pennsylvania is just slightly left-leaning and worth 20 electoral votes, tied for the fifth largest haul with Illinois, makes the state an attractive target for Republicans. Pennsylvania is not necessary for Mitt Romney to reach 270 electoral votes, but it would provide him with more flexibility, allowing him to […]
Official promise fails to halt China protests
ALJAZEERA: Residents of an eastern Chinese city who have been protesting over a new chemical plant have reacted warily to news that the project would be halted, with some continuing to demonstrate… The demonstrations and apparent victory of local residents is the latest example of environmental activism arising from public anger over pollution wrought by […]
Chrysler bounces back in US market
FINANCIAL TIMES: Chrysler reported an 80 per cent rise in its third-quarter net income, thanks to surging demand for its vehicles in a revived US market… “We’ve changed the conversation at Chrysler Group,” said Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler and Fiat’s chief executive, adding: “We continue to work feverishly and are pleased to see that our all-consuming […]
Ex-Hershey Trust official Robert Reese gives $100K to AG candidate Kathleen Kane
HARRISBURG PATRIOT-NEWS: A former board member of the multibillion-dollar charity that controls The Hershey Co. has made a $100,000 campaign contribution to Kathleen Kane, the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania attorney general, reports made public Monday show… [Robert] Reese, a grandson of the man who created Reese’s peanut-butter cups, is a former member of the boards […]
Yves Smith on The Finance-led Counterrevolution and the Rush to Destroy the Safety Net
By Polly Cleveland, on October 28th, 2012 ECONOMICI: Yves Smith has said it better than I could in her blog, Naked Capitalism: “My sense is that the widespread sense of gloom, the increased level of aggression in many walks of life (and on the Internet) isn’t just due to the lousy state of the economy, […]
FBI Crime Report 2011 Shows Drop Compared To Previous Year
HUFFINGTON POST: The number of violent crimes reported to police decreased 3.8 percent last year to 1.2 million, the fifth straight year of declines, the FBI announced Monday. Meanwhile, the total number of property crime reported to law enforcement agencies went down by 0.5 percent to 9 million, the ninth consecutive year that figure has […]
Russia treats opposition as foreign agents
A law that brands foreign-funded Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) as “foreign agents” was passed by the Russian Parliament State Duma this summer. NGOs failing to abide by the law now are punishable by hefty fines or jail time.
Harrisburg incinerator may need millions in repair before sale
The Harrisburg Authority said the millions are necessary for capital improvement projects. they need to make upgrades to the ash land fill, air heaters, and the eigth stage turbine blade which allows them to generate more electricity…
Harrisburg has moved forward on debt solution, now county and AGM must help
HARRISBURG PATRIOT-NEWS Editorial: …Last week, the City Council voted to increase taxes. Harrisburg already has the highest taxes in central Pennsylvania. This will only increase that burden, but it had to be done… The path out of this mess has been clear for a while: The city has to sell or lease some of its […]
Casey, Smith cordial in only debate
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger Tom Smith sparred over federal spending, health care reform and government regulation Friday during their only debate. Mr. Casey repeatedly jabbed at Mr. Smith for being a too-conservative tea partyer who supports a radical agenda. Mr. Smith attacked the incumbent, saying he isn’t the independent voice […]
Pollsters’ moment of truth
WASHINGTON POST Column: …It’s not just the election. Among pollsters, there’s fear that changing technology (mainly cellphones) and growing public unwillingness to do interviews are undermining telephone surveys — and that there’s no accurate replacement in sight. A recent study by the Pew Research Center reported its response rate at 9 percent, down from 36 […]
Stock markets closed as storm hobbles New York
REUTERS: U.S. stock and options markets will be closed on Monday, and possibly Tuesday, as regulators, exchanges and brokers worry about the integrity of markets and the safety of employees in the face of Hurricane Sandy. Market participants and regulators decided late on Sunday to shut the market, reversing a plan to keep electronic trading […]