Barbara Hafer Drops Out

Via PoliticsPA:

“Today I am announcing I am withdrawing my petitions and will not be seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for the U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 12th congressional district. We had a spirited campaign for who would make the best nominee in the special election, but in the spirit of Jack Murtha I believe now is not the time to continue this race. I look forward to finding other ways to continue to serve the public and change this state and this country for the better.”

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Democracy for Pgh Endorses Sestak & Hoeffel, NOW Endorses Sestak

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A couple of Joes
The Allegheny County Democratic Committee (ACDC) is holding their primary endorsement process right now, but progressives may want to consider these recent endorsements:

NOW PAC has endorsed Rep. Joe Sestak for the U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania.

Democracy for Pittsburgh has endorsed Rep. Joe Sestak for the U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania.

Democracy for Pittsburgh has endorsed Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Hoeffel for Governor of Pennsylvania

http://joehoeffel2010.com

http://joesestak.com
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Run, Barbara, Run!

It's great to hear that Barbara Hafer will be in the running for Rep. Jack Murtha's seat in the 12th Congressional District. Currently, only 2 out of 19 US Representatives from Pennsylvania are women.

Let's change that!

From Jeanne K. C. Clark:

Barbara is a strong women's rights supporter, as I'm sure you know. She has served the Commonwealth well, for two terms as State Auditor General and two terms as State Treasurer. She has amazing crossover appeal, always attracting both Democratic and Republican support, and strong name recognition. She is an amazing campaigner and terrific fundraiser. And she would be a formidable opponent to any of the Republicans who are currently eyeing the race.

Unexpected opportunities like this seat don't come around often, and they usually go to the most likely white male insider. This time, it can be different. But we need to act fast. You can be sure the that the usual guys are lining up their supporters. We need to make our voices heard -- right now.

Please join me in writing to TJ Rooney, Chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party and Governor Ed Rendell, urging them to support Barbara Hafer for the 12th Congressional District. Urge them to do everything they can to make Barbara Hafer the next member of Congress from Pennsylvania.

You can reach TJ Rooney by email at tjrooney@padems.com You can write to Governor Rendell from his web site at http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Governor/govmail.html

Together, we can put another great woman from Pennsylvania in Congress!

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