PA 9th congressional race

Spotlight Blues (Lightning Bug 8)

Spotlight Blues – Lightning Bug 8 Primary results, local races, 9th congressional district, low voter turnout, Barletta’s outside money. Barletta fund-raising numbers from Open Secrets: https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/geography?cid=N00025495&cycle=2018  Image shows how much of his money comes from out-of-state.

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A Thorn in their Side (Lightning Bug 7)

“A celebration of progressive politics in rural PA…”  Dwayne and Jess discuss 1) KKK Flyers and the ethics of how to reprint it, 2) Daryl Metcalfe, perpetual candidate for worst state legislator ever, and his role in blocking Amazon coming to PA and his opponent Dan Smith  (also, coverage of Metcalfe’s Two primary opponents )…

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