Castle Doctrine “Erodes the Quality of Life” According to Anthony Williams
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Castle Doctrine “Erodes the Quality of Life” According to Anthony Williams

Awesome activist Adam from PA-13 has once again put a candidate who wants to be your Governor on the record with Castle Doctrine. In today’s live chat, Adam posed questions about the issue to Senator Anthony Williams of Philadelphia: [Comment From Adam Z] Hello, Could you please state your stance on Gun Owners Rights? For…

Second Amendment Enforcement Act Dies without House Vote

We reported on Monday that rumors abounded the Second Amendment Enforcement Act might come up for a vote this week on the House floor with the DC Voting Rights Act. According to Utah Representative Jason Chaffetz, the bill was scheduled for a vote today when it was suddenly yanked off the schedule on Tuesday. While…

Tony Williams to Take Your Questions
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Tony Williams to Take Your Questions

The Allentown Morning Call‘s John Micek has secured all six gubernatorial candidates for live lunchtime chats on his blog, Capitol Ideas. This is your chance to ask the candidate questions important you consider important before you head to the polls in May and November. Today, Micek continues talking to the Democratic candidates with Senator Tony…

Joe Hoeffel Calls Castle Doctrine “Excessive and Unnecessary”
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Joe Hoeffel Calls Castle Doctrine “Excessive and Unnecessary”

Again, an activist with a spirit to face candidates while taking lunch at his desk decided to bring up the important issue of self-defense and right-to-carry with gubernatorial candidate Joe Hoeffel. [Comment From Adam Z] Could you please explain you stance on the proposed PA House Bill 40? This is basically a “Castle Doctrine” piece…

Bloomberg Allies to Target Gun Shows with Big Bucks Lobbying Campaign
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Bloomberg Allies to Target Gun Shows with Big Bucks Lobbying Campaign

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has targeted Pennsylvania gun owners for the last few years, but he is spreading his wealth around to try and shut down all gun shows in the country. His allies in Pennsylvania have signed on to help with this “lobbying blitz” targeting Congress. From Roll Call: Mayors Against Illegal…

Joe Hoeffel on an Open Line for Questions
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Joe Hoeffel on an Open Line for Questions

The Allentown Morning Call‘s John Micek has secured all six gubernatorial candidates for live lunchtime chats on his blog, Capitol Ideas. This is your chance to ask the candidate questions important you consider important before you head to the polls in May and November. Today, Micek continues talking to the Democratic candidates with Joe Hoeffel….

Jack Wagner on the Record with Castle Doctrine
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Jack Wagner on the Record with Castle Doctrine

While it isn’t the most detailed answer, a pro-gun supporter took the opportunity in today’s live chat to ask Auditor General Jack Wagner about his position on Castle Doctrine. Here is the exchange: [Comment From Adam Z] Could you please us tell your stance on the proposed legislation of Houe Bill 40 (HB 40) which…

SCOTUS Votes to Preserve First Amendment for Hunters!

SCOTUS Votes to Preserve First Amendment for Hunters!

Today the Supreme Court released their opinion in US v. Stevens, an important case to anyone who enjoys the outdoors or reads sportsmen’s magazines, with an 8-1 victory for free speech. Robert Stevens was an unsympathetic plaintiff in a case that had the potential to hurt all hunters and outdoor media news sources. He was…

Jack Wagner to Take Questions Today
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Jack Wagner to Take Questions Today

The Allentown Morning Call‘s John Micek has secured all six gubernatorial candidates for live lunchtime chats on his blog, Capitol Ideas. This is your chance to ask the candidate questions important you consider important before you head to the polls in May and November. Today, Micek begins talking to the Democratic candidates with Auditor General…

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The Colorful Political Scene in Pennsylvania

If you take a look at the latest Cook Political Report survey of Pennsylvania’s races, you just might go color blind. Charlie Cook, the non-partisan analyst, has billed Pennsylvania’s Congressional races some of the most competitive in the country. Two districts – PA-7 and PA-12 – are rated complete toss-ups. This means the ground game…

Senator to Push Resolution for Deer Season Reform
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Senator to Push Resolution for Deer Season Reform

A Democratic state senator is asking his colleagues to pressure the Pennsylvania Game Commission into revising its deer management plan. The issue of the whitetail management program has been contentious among hunters around the state. Here is the press release touting the Senate resolution: State Senator Richard A. Kasunic (D-Fayette/Somerset) today proposed Senate Resolution 300,…