APRIL 23,  2008               ARCHIVE > WED 4/16  THURS 4/17 FRI 4/18  SAT 4/19  SUN 4/20 MON 4/21 TUES 4/22
                                                                                    

 

Presidential Primary

 

Hillary wins an epic Pa. battle - but now what?

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080423_Hillary_wins.html

 

Clinton wins in Pennsylvania

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080423_Clinton_Carries_Pa_.html

 

Clinton wins, the race goes on

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08114/875726-457.stm

 

AN EASY WIN FOR CLINTON

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1208917510293360.xml&coll=1

 

Clinton now needs to sway second set of Pennsylvanians

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080423_Clinton_now_needs_to_sway_second_set_of_Pennsylvanians.html

 

Clinton wins, but ...

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5prez-3.6375773apr23,0,559840.story

 

Clinton stays alive with state win

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_563850.html

 

Beyond Phila., Clinton country

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080423_Beyond_Phila___Clinton_country.html

 

Funds, delegates key to campaign

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19509124&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

A SLAM DUNK

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1208928303325220.xml&coll=1

 

Obama still leads race, but the doubts remain

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080423_Obama_still_leads_race__but_the_doubts_remain.html

 

Obama backers proud of candidate’s impact

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080423_23Obama_ofc_ART.html

 

'Eyes of the world' on Pennsylvania voters

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080423__Eyes_of_the_world__on_Pennsylvania_voters.html

 

IT'S OVER . . . BUT IT'S NOT FINISHED

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080423_IT_S_OVER_______BUT_IT_S_NOT_FINISHED.html

 

Editorial: Clinton's Victory

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080423_Editorial__Clinton_s_Victory.html

 

Jill Porter: City of winners, state of bliss

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080423_Jill_Porter__City_of_winners__state_of_bliss.html

 

The collateral damage of the PA primary

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/The_collateral_damage_of_the_PA_primary.html

 

How very scary was Pa.'s primary

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080423_How_very_scary_was_Pa__s_primary.html

 

Finally, their first vote

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/world_us/20080423_Finally__their_first_vote.html

 

Region's Democrats crowd into polls

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1-5crush-5.6375816apr23,0,2986966.story

 

Pa. turnout about 50% -- strong, but below expectations

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08114/875716-457.stm

 

McCain to Ohioans: Jobs lost overseas aren't coming back

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a4_mccain.6375390apr23,0,2360416.story

 

Primary election proves relatively trouble-free

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080423_Primary_election_proves_relatively_trouble-free.html

 

20 percent of voters made pick within last week

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_563844.html

 

The pros and cons of being in the primary spotlight

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/04-23-Voter-Feedback

 

Greene voters support Clinton

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/04-23-Greene-election

 

After Pennsylvania: 'Come to momma'

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/archive/s_563818.html

 

Greater Hazleton is Clinton country

http://www.standardspeaker.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7294&Itemid=2

 

‘Clinton Country’ theory holds true

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19509259&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

 

Hard campaigns boost democracy

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19509126&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

Democrats long-term goal: unity

http://www.inyork.com/local/ci_9020549

 

Dems hit 50 percent mark in voter turnout

http://www.inyork.com/local/ci_9021460

 

Clinton and Obama struggled for every vote in Pennsylvania

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1208897702100530.xml&coll=1

 

Clinton's victory assures battle for nomination will go forward

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1208924702173000.xml&coll=1

 

Clinton carries Bucks, Montco

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-04232008-1523483.html

 

State/Local Elections

 

Democrats pick McCord to run for Pa. Treasurer

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080423_Democrats_pick_McCord_to_run_for_Pa__treasurer.html

 

McCord gets Democratic nod for state treasurer

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08114/875711-178.stm

 

McCord triumphs over 3 rivals

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1208928308325220.xml&coll=1

 

U.S. House duel goes to Hackett

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080423_U_S__House_duel_goes_to_Hackett.html

 

Hackett emerges victorious

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080423_23-TENTH_ART.html

 

O'Donnell, Dahlkemper win hotly contested races for U.S. House

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08114/875713-176.stm

 

Monroeville, Erie Democrats pull ahead in U.S. House races

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_563848.html

 

O'Donnell tops Hafer to secure spot opposite Murphy in Nov.

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/04-23-18th-congressional-o-donnell-wins

 

Barletta, Kanjorski ready for November

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080423_23-ELEVENTH_ART.html

 

John Baer: A Fumo look back: 'I'm going to miss it'

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080423_John_Baer__A_Fumo_look_back___I_m_going_to_miss_it_.html

 

Farnese stuns Dougherty in state Senate race

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080423_Farnese_stuns_Dougherty_in_state_Senate_race.html

 

Farnese prevails in Fumo's district

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080423_Farnese_prevails_in_Fumo_s_district.html

 

It's 10 and done for Rep. James

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080423_It_s_10_and_done_for_Rep__James.html

 

Hirsh wins, will take on Piccola

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1208928318325220.xml&coll=1

 

Most Democratic state House incumbents fare well

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080423_Most_Democratic_state_House_incumbents_fare_well.html

 

State house races: Bompiani to face Regola in fall; it's Ramaley, Vogel in 47th District

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08114/875709-178.stm

 

It's Ramaley vs. Vogel, Bompiani vs. Regola

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_563855.html

 

Bompiani to face incumbent Regola

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_563846.html

 

Former police chief Costa wins narrowly

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08114/875706-178.stm

 

Deasy, Costa leading; Matzie takes 15th

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_563856.html

 

Argall enjoys an early lead in 124th

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_1argall.6372178apr23,0,1440611.story

 

Argall beats challenger in House race, will seek 13th term

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=89120

 

Ritter, Day look like winners in 187th District

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-5house.6371944apr23,0,723103.story

 

Peterson leading Kline in 145th race

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_2race.6374462apr23,0,6237316.story

 

Centre GOP chairman gets nod in House race

http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/state/all-a2_congress.6375781apr23,0,7003321.story

 

No contest as Daley gains renomination

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/04-23-49th-District-race

 

Election results from throughout the region

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_563863.html

 

Reese wins GOP bid for Stairs' seat

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_563859.html

 

Casorio repeats win over young opponent

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_563852.html

 

Mahoney defeats Roberts in Fayette contest

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/fayette/s_563851.html

 

Boback tops May

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080423_23_BOBACKMAY_ART.html

 

Incumbent Boback holds back challenger May in 117th primary

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19509214&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

 

Shimkus, Murphy to meet again in November

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19509383&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Staback soundly defeats first challenger of career

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19509135&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

593 Republicans write in Eachus for state post

http://www.standardspeaker.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7292&Itemid=2

 

Smucker wins GOP spot

http://www.inyork.com/local/ci_9020643

 

Yaw takes GOP nod for Senate

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/509247.html?nav=5011

 

Huffman, Mirabito for House

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/509248.html?nav=5011

 

Keller answers challenge

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1208926526243280.xml&coll=1

 

Delozier wins GOP nomination

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1208928315325220.xml&coll=1

 

Gingrich 'never' doubted win

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1208926513243280.xml&coll=1

 

Buxton narrowly escapes "Obama's coattails"

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2008/04/buxton_narrowly_escapes_obamas.html

 

The Legislature

 

Regola's trial to consist of single perjury count

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_563790.html

 

Gaming

 

Gaming board hearings set for Fernwood, Split Rock

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_1casino-1.6371895apr23,0,3898768.story

 

The Administration

 

All things considered, Rendell has played his hand well

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080423_All_things_considered__Rendell_has_played_his_hand_well.html

 

Education

 

Hampton teachers, board approve five-year contract

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08114/875624-54.stm

 

Editorial: Leaving School

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080423_Editorial__Leaving_School.html

 

Transportation

 

State-owned bridges to be washed

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08114/875600-147.stm

 

Crime/Punishment

 

McCaffery comments stir debate in death-row case

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080423_McCaffery_comments_stir_debate_in_death-row_case.html

 

State News

 

A tale of two agencies

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08114/875556-109.stm

 

Is Knoll exuberant or utterly unhinged?

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/opinion/s_563744.html

 

Time for open primaries in PA?

http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19507995&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=468517&rfi=6

 

Local News

 

Few problems with new voting machines

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19509198&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Lackawanna Democrats turn out to vote 60% of those registered make it to the polls

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19509194&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

New paper ballots a popular choice among area voters

http://www.heraldstandard.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19508877&BRD=2280&PAG=461&dept_id=480247&rfi=6

 

Berks County proposes making hotel-room tax countywide

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=89160

 

County voter turnout well above average

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/509250.html?nav=5011

 

Pocono Mountain library tax shot down

http://www.thepennsylvaniaprimary.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080423/PRIMARY/804230315/-1/NEWS

 

County turnout below 50 percent, still heavy for a primary
http://www.sharon-herald.com/homepage/local_story_113234324.html?keyword=leadpicturestory

 

Philly

 

Clout: A tame day for smashmouth democracy

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/A_tame_day_for_smashmouth_democracy.html

 

In any case, Philly fares fine

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080423_In_any_case__Philly_fares_fine.html

 

Phila. voters approve changes to city charter

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080423_Phila__voters_approve_changes_to_city_charter.html

 

In Philly, politics proves to be a full-contact sport

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a4_5clinton.6375403apr23,0,2427149.story

 

Pitt

 

Casino owner decries being left out

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08114/875633-53.stm

 

Casino financing remains unsecured

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_563785.html

 

Union negotiations leave Port Authority finances unsettled

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08114/875642-85.stm

 

PNC to build another Downtown park

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08114/875560-28.stm

 

Junk the pound: The mayor is right to connect good land to the river

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08114/875577-192.stm

 

National News

 

Report ties smog to early deaths of elderly

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08114/875635-85.stm