Category: Politics
Here is my election guide for the primary elections in May of 2011.
It is less neat than usual, partly because it has been completed at the
last minute. Bold candidates are the ones I am endorsing.
PA Superior Court Judge, DEM candidate
David Wecht
PA Commonwealth Court Judge, DEM …
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Posted Tue 17 May 2011
by mcherm
in Politics
Today I would like to celebrate a victory. A small victory, and one
which was decades overdue, but an important victory nevertheless. A few
hours ago, the Senate voted for closure (time to stop debating) on the
repeal of 10 U.S.C
§654, the law that
prohibits gays from …
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Posted Sat 18 December 2010
by mcherm
in Politics
Here is a description of all items that will be on my local ballot for
this upcoming election, along with my own thoughts on the candidates.But
it's late in the evening on the day before the election so I'll be
brief.
Governor:
Dan Onorato
Not outstanding. For example, I …
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Posted Mon 01 November 2010
by mcherm
in Politics
This coming Tuesday, we have primary elections. I have been doing my
research on the candidates for the various races -- all primary
elections, and I am registered as a Democrat. I will summarize the
results of that research here along with my endorsements and intended
votes.
Race #1: Governor:
Dan …
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Posted Sun 16 May 2010
by mcherm
in Politics
I sent the following message to the FCC, which is currently accepting
public input prior to promulgating new rules on "Net Neutrality".
To the FCC:
Some form of "Net Neutrality" is essential, and it is up to the
governing agencies to determine what form and how.
The general principle holds …
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Posted Sat 03 April 2010
by mcherm
in Politics