For now, English campaign to continue as usual

The campaign for U.S. Rep. Phil English (R-Erie) will not be, as of late Wednesday afternoon, affected by the financial crisis gripping Washington, his campaign manager told PolitickerPA.com.

"As of right now, we're still operating with the same plan that we've had," Campaign Manager Adam Beebe said.

English, who faces Democratic challenger Kathy Dahlkemper this fall, is in Washington now trying to determine what action the government needs to take, Beebe said.

Republican presidential nominee John McCain announced Wednesday he will suspend his campaign to return to Washington and help solve the crisis.