Exactly the stuff we’ve got to pay attention to on our side.

Yes, having a Giannoulias is a problem (and, if you don’t mind, I’ll keep calling Mr. Marino that – Mark Kirk needs all the help his RINO ass can get.

There’s a number of ways to handle a Giannoulias – watch the Illinois Dem method in action over the next month or two, smoke-filled rooms will be involved.

Much, much better to have some competition in the primary, and – while paying attention to Reagan’s 11th commandment – tell the truth about the Giannoulias’s shortcomings.

So. Who else is in the race? Is the date to file in the past?

Is the worst case to seat a Republican Giannoulias, or is it to seat a one-term Dem? Tough call.

Mew

where I’d advocate a Republican hitting a fellow Republican a little harder than he might hit a Democrat. For now.

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2010/03/21/decide-health-care-victory-america/

The leftists are trying to game this poll by pushing it on their lefty web sites.

will certainly be in the DCCC’s *crosshairs*

are u just trying to fan the flames of hate with these scare tactics?

The smears against DeNaples are legendary while the reality is that he is a great, energetic, successful businessman. A lot of people have personal interactions with him and I only have heard positive things from those who know him. Russ Bufalino has been dead since the 70s, I believe, and Deleo has been trying to buy time off his current prison sentence by talking.
I think you should hear from Marino before convicting him . Locals know a lot about this stuff and outsiders should be cautious about telling people who know these people what to think. People recuse themselves all the time from cases without there being any wrongdoing.
Giannopolis on the other hand is involved in a failing bank and has been treasurer in Illinois when the state has been going bankrupt. I think you might need more research before drawing these types of conclusions.

Dr. David Madeira is a true, moral values candidate in the 10th. Marino is well-known among insiders for his shady dealings and will torpedo him in the general election. The 10th is a conservative area, largely pro-life, and threw out the previous Republican congressman only because he was involved in a public affair. Madeira nearly one his last election bid, at the state level, and has growing support.

…from what I hear.

named for a radio station in San Diego in the late 80;s. he’d jump up and dn on thesidelines and flap his wings and mimic the other-side’s players..

So much of politics is perception, and voter threshold for politicans with questionable character is at an all-time low.

Even if Marino is innocent of the allegations,it seems there’s enough material here (if even just associations) for the Dems to skewer him and make enough voters wince.

Hopefully, Madeira will win the primary, as Carney has got to go.

A friend of mine from this district called Carney’s office on Monday to respectfully express disgust over his HC vote. The bold display of arrogance and utter disregard for the meaning of a “Republic”was a bit breathtaking, as she was told if she didn’t like it, she should move out of the country. Nice.

He basically told her to stop talking and then started reading talking points from a paper she could hear crinkling in the background. When my friend said she didn’t have an interest in the prepared statements, most predictably, he rudely ended the call by hanging up on her.

This arrogant behavior of Congressional staff no doubt trickles down from the top. They are all emboldened and high on power right now. Frankly, it’s dangerous and won’t change until they’re fired. Period.

I pray that the people in this district rally for Madeira.

The way I see it, Madeira is the 10th’s district only hope to defeating Carney. We’re sick of these good-ole-boy-insider-who-you-know games out here in the Wyoming Valley.

I like Madeira because he’s NOT a career politician. AND He’s also NOT a lawyer! He’s a real person. Had a real career. Knows the issues of REAL PEOPLE. He’s dealt with insurance companies. He really understands all the issues. He’s not just another spinner of webs.

Mr. Madeira really knows, loves, and is not ashamed of our constitution, our national history, and the American way.He’s got a great way of conveying in ‘real people terms’ the big issues going on in Washington.

Good luck David!

I had the opportunity to see all three candidates in person at the Susquehanna Valley Conservatives Forum recently. I went there not knowing any of the candidates. David Madeira distinguished himself by far as the leading candidate to beat Chris Carney in November. I am working on my own post about this race. But suffice to say for now, I was as unimpressed with Malcolm Derk, who mentioned getting money for the RT 11/15 Selinsgrove by-pass about four times and Tom Marino who was nearly late, did not seem like he wanted to be there, and stumbled over a very simple Constitutional query (he would consult his constituents before deciding how to vote on a bill he personally felt was unconstitutional but was being pressured by his party to vote yes), as I was impressed with David Madeira. David Madeira was articulate, had an excellent grasp of the issues, and clearly stands for limited Federal interference in our lives. I am now personally involved in his campaign….and I have never, ever done anything but vote in the past. This campaign is WINNABLE with the right candidate. This race needs national attention. Go to www.madeiraforcongress.com check out David’s awesome billboard. And, like many of us did for Scott Brown, send any donation you can afford, because this is one we can win!

I’ve known Dave Madeira since his run for state Senate in 2006, and I’ve known his family for many years. You can’t find a more genuine Conservative. He not only lives out traditional, faith-based, family values, but he can articulate them as well as anyone in conservative media.

If we can elect Dave Madeira and some other people like him to Congress this fall, then this country might just have a chance after all. If Marino is elected (or if Carney remains), it will just be more of the same…and I’m afraid we can’t survive much more of that.

If Santorum is endorsing Marino, that’s a shame. I don’t question Santorum’s conservative credentials, but his support for RINOs is disappointing (i.e. Arlen Specter).