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On AlterNet: pennsylvania

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "pennsylvania"

I'm a Former Obama Campaign Staffer, and I Want the President to Lead Like He Promised Us

I'm a Former Obama Campaign Staffer, and I Want the President to Lead Like He Promised Us

Mike Elk, Campaign for America's Future AlterNet: Politics. September 4, 2009.
This former Obama camp staffer is organizing the rest -- to pressure his candidate for health-care reform.

Is the Water Supply for 8 Million People in New York City at Risk?

Is the Water Supply for 8 Million People in New York City at Risk?

Chris Hedges, Truthdig. May 26, 2009.
A massive natural gas project could pollute fresh water supplies for New York, Philadelphia, Camden and Trenton, and other areas.

Selling 'Safer Cigarettes'?

Selling 'Safer Cigarettes'?

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Health and Wellness. January 2, 2009.
Something seems wrong with this picture.

GOP's 2008 Legal Strategy: Target Every Battleground State

GOP's 2008 Legal Strategy: Target Every Battleground State

Steven Rosenfeld, November 1, 2008.
So much for McCain's claim that "the fabric of democracy" is being torn. It's only being ruffled by Republicans in battleground states.

Some PA Counties May Ignore Paper Ballot Court Order

Some PA Counties May Ignore Paper Ballot Court Order

Brad Friedman, Brad Blog. October 31, 2008.
Pennsylvania was ordered to provide emergency paper ballots if voting machines fail. But some local officials say they can't do it.

Voting Watch: Twelve States To Follow on Election Day

Voting Watch: Twelve States To Follow on Election Day

Electionline.org, October 31, 2008.
If there's going to be voting problems on Election Day, chances are it will be in these 12 states.

Evangelicals and Rural Americans Are Breaking Big for Obama

Evangelicals and Rural Americans Are Breaking Big for Obama

Robert S. Eshelman, Tomdispatch.com. October 30, 2008.
A mass defection from the Republican Party may be underway in counties that were once GOP strongholds. Call it the reverse Bradley Effect.

More Pro-Voter Legal Decisions in Swing States

More Pro-Voter Legal Decisions in Swing States

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet: PEEK. October 29, 2008.
Pennsylvania ordered to provide emergency paper ballots while the Justice Department backs away from White House request to push for Ohio voter files.

Facing Substantial Delays at the Polls, Voters Sue the State of Pennsylvania

Facing Substantial Delays at the Polls, Voters Sue the State of Pennsylvania

Danielle Ivory, American News Project AlterNet: PEEK. October 27, 2008.
With the help of Voter Action and the NAACP, voters filed a complaint in a Philadelphia federal court.

Voting Rights Groups Sue PA for Paper Ballots

Voting Rights Groups Sue PA for Paper Ballots

Brad Friedman, Brad Blog AlterNet: PEEK. October 23, 2008.
Voting rights groups sue Pennsylvania to ensure there will be enough paper ballots if electronic machines break down.

Why McCain is Betting Big on Pennsylvania

Why McCain is Betting Big on Pennsylvania

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: Election 2008. October 22, 2008.
Here's why, when presented with a list of crappy choices, Pennsylvania is the best option for McCain.

Virgina, Pennsylvania, Ohio Not Prepared for Record Voter Turnout

Virgina, Pennsylvania, Ohio Not Prepared for Record Voter Turnout

Advancement Project, October 20, 2008.
The Advancement Project identifies cities and precincts in swing states that may face long lines, poll worker shortages and voting delays in 2008.

Philly Official Scoffs at Voting Problems

Philly Official Scoffs at Voting Problems

Danielle Ivory, American News Project AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. October 20, 2008.
Is Pennsylvania's upcoming election a disaster waiting to happen?

Independent Exit Pollsters in Swing States Seek Volunteers

Independent Exit Pollsters in Swing States Seek Volunteers

Steven Freeman, AlterNet: PEEK. October 7, 2008.
An independent effort led by noted academics is planning exit polls in Ohio, Missouri and Pennsylvania to verify the official vote count.

Some Swing States Not Prepared for Voting Problems in November

Some Swing States Not Prepared for Voting Problems in November

Common Cause, September 16, 2008.
A survey of 10 swing states suggests Florida, Georgia and Virginia may have the most problems on Election Day.

Welcome to the Nomination Race That Will Not Die

Welcome to the Nomination Race That Will Not Die

Will Durst, AlterNet. April 25, 2008.
Thanks to Pennsylvania, the Democratic primary circus continues. Meanwhile, McCain is free to roam the country frightening children.

Clinton, The 'Nuclear Umbrella'  & The NeoCons

Clinton, The 'Nuclear Umbrella' & The NeoCons

Bruce Wilson, Talk To Action AlterNet: PEEK. April 23, 2008.
'Meet the Press' commentators, nuclear deterrence expert from Scranton, PA disturbed by Clinton's nuclear agenda.

CNN/CBS: Hillary Clinton Wins PA

CNN/CBS: Hillary Clinton Wins PA

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. April 22, 2008.
The Senator from NY is projected to win by a smaller-than expected margin.

PA: High Turnout, Some Machine Problems

PA: High Turnout, Some Machine Problems

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. April 22, 2008.
Technical and voter list snafus complicate Pennsylvania voting.

A Quick Guide to the Pennsylvania Primary

A Quick Guide to the Pennsylvania Primary

ZP Heller, AlterNet. April 22, 2008.
A guide to the polls, voting history and the likely allocation of Pennsylvania's 158 delegates between Hillary and Obama.

Battle for PA: Bitter Voters, Republican Converts and Huge Turnouts for Both Campaigns

Battle for PA: Bitter Voters, Republican Converts and Huge Turnouts for Both Campaigns

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. April 21, 2008.
For a state that hasn't had a competitive presidential primary in decades, there is enormous voter interest in the Dem candidates.

Obama Bowls for Pennsylvania

Obama Bowls for Pennsylvania

Gaiutra Bahadur, The Nation. April 19, 2008.
Can Barack Obama get racially mixed communities in Pennsylvania's small towns to bowl together?

Pennsylvania's Primary: Paperless and Unverifiable

Pennsylvania's Primary: Paperless and Unverifiable

Verified Voting FoundationApril 16, 2008.
Most of Pennsylvania's voters live in counties that use electronic voting. There is no way to ensure that their votes will be counted.

In Exclusive Interview Obama Says He

In Exclusive Interview Obama Says He "Misspoke But Didn't Lie" About Smalltown Pa.

Jan Frel, AlterNet AlterNet: Election 2008. April 14, 2008.
Will Bunch reports: Obama says he never meant to suggest that firearms or the church were bad things to "cling" to.

Clinton Superdelegate Lead Nearly Erased

Clinton Superdelegate Lead Nearly Erased

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. April 3, 2008.
It appears that Obama is imminently poised to take the superdelegate lead even before Pennsylvania.