Anger was the storm that blew away Democrats
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Well, that could have gone better.
For a myriad of reasons, Democrats nationally and around the commonwealth got their butts kicked in a way many — including me — didn’t see coming.
Not surprisingly, finger pointing and angst are pervasive throughout the party right now as people want to assign blame for such a devastating loss, both with Kamala...
Trump defeats Harris; local Democrats hold Congressional, legislative seats
Although Democrats had a tough night statewide and nationally — Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris both in the commonwealth and nationally for President and Republicans won all three state row offices — locally they were able to hold their Congressional and state legislative seats in Tuesday’s election.
The US Senate race between long-time Democratic incumbent Bob Casey Jr. and Republican...
Op/Ed: Harris leadership — fiscally responsible and environmentally sustainable
By Erica Deuso, Special to The Times
Erica Deuso
Vice President Kamala Harris serves as a beacon of hope and resilience, leading transformative change for America amid pressing environmental and economic challenges. In this critical election cycle, the stakes have never been higher for the health of our planet and the financial security of American families. With a balanced, inclusive approach,...
On the passing of a union leader — and political powerhouse
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Sad news this week with the passing of Dave McLimans, president of the Chester County AFL-CIO Council.
I’ve been lucky enough to know Dave for a couple of decades — he was the living example of “gruff, but lovable.” As the leading voice for union workers in the county, he was a key player in county Democratic politics.
But he was more than...
Letters: Open Letter to Trump Supporters
To The Editor,
At the risk of contradicting all of the “experts” who claim that there are very few votes up for grabs in this election, I believe that a thoughtful consideration of the facts, the truth, will convince all but the most blinded MAGA adherents that they cannot vote for Trump and must vote for Harris, even if they have some genuine policy concerns. I am and have been a registered...
Op/Ed: Lazy, or intentional?
By Michele Truitt, Special to The Times
Michele Truitt
Political mailers. Annoying, costly, often dishonest. This is the case with one mailer in particular, sent by “The Democratic Party of PA”, on behalf of Carolyn Comitta. Shame on you, for once again, allowing an organization to deceive people on your behalf. Only cowards will say “I cannot control what another organization prints on their...
Op/Ed: Why Donald Trump is unfit to be President
By Christopher Kowerdovich, Special to The Times
Christopher Kowerdovich
As an Iraqi War Veteran, I know firsthand what true leadership, discipline, and service to our nation look like. We expect our leaders, both in the military and in politics, to uphold these principles. That’s why I feel the need to speak out about why Donald Trump is unfit for public office.
Pennsylvania has nearly 65,000...
Op/Ed: Bob Casey stands shoulder to shoulder with veterans
By Dave McLimans, Special To The Times
Dave McLimans
I’d been in the Army for two years by the time I arrived in Vietnam, but neither my training nor the stories of other soldiers prepared me for the devastation I encountered there.
Just as chilling as the bombed-out buildings and exhausted troops were the huge swaths of jungle reduced to ghostly lunar landscapes by Agent Orange.
My United Steelworkers...
Immigrants don’t deserve hate, they deserve love and support
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
It’s hard to watch the events of the last few days and not be shocked and disappointed. Violent, hateful rhetoric continues to poison our national conversation and the daily lives of the people of Springfield, Ohio and some western Pennsylvania communities.
It’s not the first time Americans have been turned against immigrants, seen racial tensions...
Local Democrats move to endorse Harris after Biden withdrawl
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Vice President Kamala Harris
Local Democrats moved quickly to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination after President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would not seek reelection. Biden offered a strong endorsement for his Vice President, Sunday.
As of Monday Morning, Harris is the only announced candidate — Democrats...
