Wake-Up Call: Monday, August 4, 2008

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Paisley falls short of signature requirement

Independent candidate Jay Paisley will not be on the ballot in the 47th Senatorial District after collecting 200 fewer signatures than required, the candidate told PolitickerPA.com. (PolitickerPA.com, Alex Roarty)

Link: http://www.politickerpa.com/alexroarty/1071/paisley-falls-short-signatur...

Scramble for open D.A. seat begins

The last time Philadelphians voted for a district attorney without an incumbent on the ballot, Ronald Reagan was president and the Eagles quarterback was Ron Jaworski. (Philly Daily News, Dave Davies)

Link: http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080804_Scramble_for_open_D_A__se...

A crystal-ball look at Philly's rising political stars

THEY'RE EARNEST and bright-eyed, relish talking public policy, savor knocking on doors and dream of making the world a better place.

Meet the next generation of Philly politicians. Enjoy 'em while they last. (Inquirer, Catherine Lucey)

Link: http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080804_A_crystal-ball_look_at_Ph...

New electoral rule may help GOP

A peculiarity of Philadelphia's campaign-finance law may give Republicans an advantage in next year's race for district attorney, and certainly will give candidates an incentive to start raising money as soon as possible. (Philly Daily News, Dave Davies)

Link: http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080804_New_electoral_rule_may_he...

Ramsey trims mayoral security

Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey's continuing review of department policies and procedures has hit home for his boss.

Last week, Mayor Nutter's 14-officer security detail was scaled back. (Inquirer, Staff)

Link: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080804_Ramsey_trims_mayoral_secur...

Driving for GOP votes

LONG POND – Cindy McCain revved up some potential voters – and at least one NASCAR driver among them – for her husband’s presidential campaign Sunday at the Pennsylvania 500. (Times Leader, Steve Mocarsky)

Link: http://www.timesleader.com/news/Driving_for_GOP_votes_08-04-2008.html

Eachus: Links to workers proper

Records show state Rep. Todd Eachus had several connections to state employees charged last month in the misappropriation of taxpayer funds, but Eachus maintains he was unaware of the alleged criminal activity when he interacted with the employees. (Times Leader, Steve Mocarsky)

Link: http://www.timesleader.com/news/Eachus__Links_to_workers_proper_08-04-20...

Drink tax critics make signature push

Friends Against Counterproductive Taxation made some of its final pushes Sunday to put its referendum to slash Allegheny County's drink tax on the November ballot. (Tribune Review, Justin Vellucci)

Link: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_580984.html

The man who has shaken Harrisburg to its core

PITTSBURGH - Inside the Capitol, hardly a day goes by without someone speculating about state Attorney General Tom Corbett's next move. (Inquirer, Angela Coloumbis)

Link: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080803_The_scourge_of_Harrisburg....

Nader gets spot on Pa. ballot

HARRISBURG - Ralph Nader has landed a spot on the Pennsylvania presidential ballot again.

The question is, can he keep it this time? (Inquirer, Amy Worden)

Link:  http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080802_Nader_gets_spot_on_Pa__bal...

Grant slated for Espy Run cleanup

U.S. Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski, D-Nanticoke, and Mike Dziak, executive director of Earth Conservancy, will announce a $178,524 grant for a federal brownfields cleanup project. (Times Leader, Bill O'Boyle)

Link: http://www.timesleader.com/news/Grant_slated_for_Espy_Run_cleanup_08-02-...

Allegedly illegal Democratic e-mails 'waste' of taxes

HARRISBURG -- A mass e-mail campaign for political purposes that House Democrats allegedly conducted at taxpayers' expense was not only illegal, it was largely a waste of money, computer experts say. (Tribune Review, Brad Bumsted)

Link: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_580756.html

Senator fires off charges in utility rate battle

The first signs of a brewing political storm struck Friday when a state senator accused a utility commissioner of lying about what will happen as electricity rate caps expire during the next 18 months. (Tribune Review, Mike Wereschagin)

Link:  http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_580768.html

Kanjorski to debate Barletta on WVIA

Bill Kelly, president of WVIA-TV channel 44, Friday said he has written confirmation from both U.S. Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski, D-Nanticoke, and Republican challenger Lou Barletta that the two 11th District congressional candidates will debate live on the station on Oct. 29.
Kelly said the debate will air at 8 p.m. (Times Leader, Bill O'Boyle)

Link: http://www.timesleader.com/news/Kanjorski_to_debate_Barletta_on_WVIA.htm...

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