This is the issue that wouldn't go away, ... The pay hike triggered long-standing, simmering anger over the way the Legislature does its business and, indeed, over the way Harrisburg operates. It's a reaction against secrecy and what the voters say is arrogance. |
This seat is critical in whether the Democrats can pick up the House or not. |
We are in a very unusual environment. |
When Republicans represent moderate districts, they become less conservative just as Democrats representing conservative districts become less liberal. The least conservative Republican members — Mike Fitzpatrick, Jim Gerlach and Curt Weldon — all represent suburban Philadelphia districts, where the voters tend to be more moderate. |
You can't win a statewide election without winning the suburbs. And right now, Casey has a substantial lead in the suburbs. |