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Fetterman opposes fracking and the Keystone XL Pipeline, which 'would be pumping 830,000 barrels of oil per day to U.S. refineries had Biden not shut it down'

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 2, 2022

In an interview with MSNBC a few months ago, Senate candidate John Fetterman (D-PA) praised Biden, saying he "made the right call" in shutting down the Keystone XL pipeline.

Fetterman’s doctor, who donated over $20k to DNC campaigns, in medical letter: 'He spoke intelligently without cognitive deficits'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 31, 2022

Dr. Clifford Chen, primary physician for John Fetterman, has donated thousands of dollars to DNC campaigns, including Fetterman’s campaign this year.

Fetterman calls DA a ‘progressive champion of criminal justice reform’ while alleged killer released by DA wanted for murder

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 25, 2022

In a video posted by the GOP, Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman calls the District Attorney of Philadelphia Larry Krasner a “progressive champion of criminal justice reform.” Breitbart reports that a convicted killer released by Krasner in 2021 is now wanted for another murder. Fetterman has expressed his support for clemency, voting to free convicted murderers while serving on the Board of Pardons.

Mastriano vows to 'keep violent criminals behind bars where they belong,' Shapiro supports changing pardoning rules

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 25, 2022

Doug Mastriano, the Republican candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, recently expressed his support for law enforcement and keeping violent criminals in prison. Josh Shapiro, his opponent and the current attorney general, voted to commute more sentences than any other attorney general in history and supports changing the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons voting rule on clemency for life sentences to a majority. Pennsylvania has seen a rise in crime, specifically homicides, in the last five years.

New poll: ‘76% say grocery prices have risen in last month’ as economy headed for recession

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 24, 2022

Ballotpedia’s most recent Scott Rasmussen Number of the Day poll finds a majority of voters have seen grocery prices and gas prices rise in the past month. Economists are predicting a recession is coming and inflation is not going away anytime soon.

Fetterman votes 26 times to pardon murderers against the advice of the law enforcement expert: 'I believe in the power of a second chance'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 19, 2022

John Fetterman has expressed his support for second chances for criminals, voting and advocating for criminals in Pennsylvania to be released.

Pennsylvania’s inflation rate increased as core inflation 'accelerated' to 'highest since 1982'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 13, 2022

The most recent data report on inflation has been released and the numbers were greater than expected.

Pennsylvania gas price report: 14-cent rise in one week 'even as the national average has leveled out'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 13, 2022

Pennsylvanians have recently been feeling an increased pain at the pump more so than any other state in the Midwest. In just the last seven days, the state average has risen 14 cents, inching closer and closer to the $4 mark. Analysts say higher prices for crude oil and increased domestic demand are the main factors currently affecting the price hikes.

US, Pennsylvania experiencing spike in opioid-related overdose deaths as drugs flood nation's southern border

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 9, 2022

Overdose deaths in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. have increased dramatically in the last two years.

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Bognet: Biden, Cartwright 'claimed to be moderate and reasonable, but they lied'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 28, 2022

Jim Bognet, the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District, recently said that President Joe Biden and U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright misrepresented themselves in order to get elected.

Fetterman: 'Sanctuary cities is another policy that I very much support' as Pennsylvania has 17 in total

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 22, 2022

The crisis at the border has worsened more-so this year than any year before. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has used sanctuary cities, or places with laws that tend to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation or prosecution, despite federal immigration laws, to bring the border crisis to Democrat leaders' backyards. Meanwhile, John Fetterman, lieutenant governor and U.S. Senate candidate for Pennsylvania, is on the record saying he fully supports sanctuary cities and believes they make everyone safer.

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Trump Jr.: 'We need people to get involved, we need to help people like Doug'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 19, 2022

Donald Trump Jr. spoke at a recent rally for gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano, encouraging Pennsylvanians to support Mastriano and pointing out how big a difference a governor can make in a state.

Barrasso: ‘American families need relief from Democrat policies’ as utility bills soar; Senate candidate Fetterman supports green energy agenda

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 3, 2022

Sen. John Barrasso, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, is frustrated with Democrats for voting against policies that would lower energy costs for families while pushing more spending that heightens inflation.

Color Us United spokesperson 'wants nothing to do with Biden's student loan debt forgiveness,' US Senate candidate Fetterman supports plan

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 1, 2022

President Joe Biden issued an executive order to forgive student debt, prompting criticisms from Democrats, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Republicans. Yet, the debt forgiveness plan has support from many vulnerable Democrats, including U.S. Senate candidate for Pennsylvania, John Fetterman.

Acting chief border patrol agent: 'Encounters have increased over 92% from last year'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 30, 2022

The continuing border crisis has resulted in a 92% increase in illegal border crossing encounters, according to Acting Chief Patrol Agent Keith Hoops of the Swanton Sector.

Mastriano: Biden's decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan last summer 'was the epitome of madness'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 15, 2022

State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Chambersburg), Republican nominee for Pennsylvania governor, reflected on the Biden administration's withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan one year ago.

Crapo on book minimum tax proposal: 'This is a domestic manufacturing tax, plain and simple'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 4, 2022

The Left is proposing a minimum tax proposal during a time when manufacturers are already struggling with an impending recession amid inflation and supply-chain disruptions, according to new analysis results from the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT). The analysis suggests that half of the $313 billion book minimum tax increase would be borne by manufacturers in Pennsylvania and across the nation.

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AAA spokesperson on current decline of gas prices: 'The overall situation remains very volatile'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 29, 2022

Gas prices in Pennsylvania and across the country continued to decline in the last week providing some relief, but Americans are still paying a premium at the pump.

Cucinelli on passing of Senate Bill 982: It is an 'important measure' needed to 'restore voters’ trust'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 18, 2022

Senate Bill 982, legislation designed to ensure fair, transparent, and accountable elections was signed and passed into law July 11.

'Gas prices rose 11.2% in June alone, and are up nearly 60% from a year earlier': Pennsylvania's current gas misery index: $659

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 15, 2022

Gas prices across the country continued to decline again in the last week, but Americans are still paying a premium at the pump. During the month of June, gas prices jumped 11.2%. Pennsylvania's gas price average remains high and so does the state's Gasoline Misery Index.

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