Wake-Up Call: Tuesday, August 26, 2008

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Nutter: PA ready to rally for Obama

DENVER—U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) won Pennsylvania by a solid margin during the Democratic primary fight and she has her fair share of support among the Democratic leadership in the Keystone State. (PolitickerPA.com, Alex Isenstadt)

Link: http://www.politickerpa.com/alexisenstadt/1378/nutter-pa-ready-rally-oba...

Allegheny Twp. delegate recounts first day

The first of four days serving as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention brought excitement and chaos into the life of Stephen Lucas of Allegheny Township. (Tribune Review, Francine Garrone)

Link: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_584908.html

Obama holds lead in Pennsylvania, poll shows

Democratic Sen. Barack Obama continues to lead Republican Sen. John McCain in the presidential race among likely voters in Pennsylvania, according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll released this morning. (Post Gazette, Staff)

Link: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08239/907055-100.stm?cmpid=elections.xml

Rendell urges Democrats to unite

DENVER -- Gov. Ed Rendell today made his strongest pitch for party unity since the hard-fought Democratic primary, telling Pennsylvania delegates to the national convention it's time for Hillary Clinton backers to join Barack Obama's bandwagon. (Tribune Review, David Brown)

Link: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_584774.html

Independent candidate acknowledges petition flaws

PITTSBURGH--An independent candidate for Congress told a judge Monday that he helped some voters fill out his nominating petitions, an admission that threatens his campaign. (Times Leader, AP)

Link:  http://www.timesleader.com/news/Independent_candidate_acknowledges_petit...

John Baer: An early Obama backer, Sen. Bob Casey earned his way onto the dais tonight

DENVER - For Pennsylvanians with memory, the irony is obvious.

The same political party that banned the father from speaking at its national convention 16 years ago welcomes the son in prime time tonight at its national convention here. (Philly Daily News, John Baer)

Link: http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080826_John_Baer__An_early_Obama...

Nutter in fury over 2nd DHS lawsuit seeking damages for '28,000 children'

You could almost see the smoke coming out of Mayor Nutter's ears all the way from Denver.

"This is outrageous!" Nutter said last night during a phone call from the Democratic Convention. "It is a disgrace!" (Inquirer, Wendy Ruderman)

Link: http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080826_Nutter_in_fury_over_2nd_D...

Testy reassess debate goes on

NANTICOKE – Tim Barr, chief technology officer and the public face of 21st Century Appraisals Inc., fielded numerous complaints from taxpayers, real estate professionals and legal experts at a public forum at Luzerne County Community College on Monday night. (Times Leader, Ralph Nardone)

Link: http://www.timesleader.com/news/Testy_reassess_debate_goes_on_08-25-2008...

Carney shut out as Clinton voter

U.S. Rep. Chris Carney knew he wasn’t going to be able to make it to Denver for this week’s Democratic National Convention. What he apparently didn’t know is that convention bylaws prohibit delegates, or superdelegates like Carney, from voting by proxy. (Times Leader, Andrew Seder)

Link: http://www.timesleader.com/news/Carney_shut_out_as_Clinton_voter_08-25-2...

TL voter panel gives Biden mixed reviews

One man wonders if Sen. Joe Biden will bring enough to the Democratic ticket to “satisfy those of us who criticize Obama for his naivet and cluelessness.” (Times Leader, Bill O'Boyle)

Link: http://www.timesleader.com/news/TL_voter_panel_gives_Biden_mixed_reviews...

Hackett pedaling himself in 10th

Chris Hackett has a love of politics and a love of cycling. This week he decided to combine the two. (Times Leader, Andew Seder)

Link: http://www.timesleader.com/news/Hackett_pedaling_himself_in_10th_08-25-2...

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