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(Philadelphia controller Alan Butkovitz. File photo by Mike DeNardo)

In 2013 Pa. Primary, Most Action In The Cities

In Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary, most of the action will be in Democrat-controlled cities: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton and Harrisburg.

2013/05/19

Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey. (Credit: Leigh Vogel/Getty Images)

Senator Casey Declares Support For Same Sex Marriage

While Senator Bob Casey is just the latest politician to declare his support for same sex marriage, there’s added significance given Casey’s reputation as a social conservative and devout Catholic.

2013/04/01

Stigall Show Log 3.13.13

Chris completes his three day trip to Phillies Spring Training. He talks to General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. and former Pitcher, Dickie Noles. He also discusses the Republican budget propsal and how Medicare would be affected and a woman who was arrested for protesting a tax re-assessment.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2013/03/13

Stigall Show Log 3.12.13

Chris broadcasts from Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida at Phillies Spring Training. He talks to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuea, 2B Chase Utley and President Dave Montgomery. He also speaks with Dick Yuengling from the Yuengling Brewery and Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine..

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2013/03/12

US Vice President Joe Biden (L) and Speaker of the House John Boehner listen as US President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress in January 2012. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

Analysis: State Of The Union Comes At Critical Time

One thing is certain: when the President talks, the Democrats will cheer, the Republicans will be polite. It’s how many times that both sides applaud that will tell you if real compromise is possible.

2013/02/12

New Jersey Democrats Want To Hire ‘Integrity Monitors’ To Prevent Misuse Of Sandy Aid

Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver said Friday they’ll introduce a bill that will spell out the exact responsibilities of the monitors.

2013/01/25

(NJ governor Chris Christie, in file photo. Credit: Scott Olson/ Getty Images)

Survey: 79% Of New Jersey Voters Approve Of Gov. Christie’s Performance

Wednesday’s poll shows the New Jersey Republican’s positives outweigh his negatives among Democrats, independents and women.

2013/01/23

Pa. Senator Proposes Eliminating State’s ‘Winner Take All’ Electoral College System

A top state lawmaker is again pushing the idea of changing the way Pennsylvania awards its electoral votes in presidential elections.

2012/12/04

U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Opinion: The Fourteenth Amendment Solution

Speaker John Boehner believes he holds a strong hand in fiscal cliff and debt limit talks. He is, once again, taking the global economy hostage and playing politics with the U.S. debt limit.

2012/11/29

Barack Obama (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Opinion: My2K

Obama is hoping to promote the discussion of the Bush tax cut extensions by getting people hooked on the topic and by getting them to use the #My2K hashtag on Twitter.

2012/11/29

Analysis: Pennsylvania Governor’s Race In 2014

In a big buying weekend, some potential political candidates are shopping around for higher office.

2012/11/24

Liberal pundit Rachel Maddow (Photo by Ron Hoskins/Getty Images)

Opinion: Why Do The Liberals Keep Complaining?

Liberals and their ilk obviously won the executive branch of the United States government for another four years with the reelection of President Barack Obama, but they still pick fights as much as they did before the election – if not more.

2012/11/21

Analysis: Political World Turned Upside Down

It’s amazing how in less than two weeks events can change the direction of a nation and an administration.

2012/11/17

Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) (Photo credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)

Opinion: Scandals Outweigh Obama’s Reelection In Chicago

It’s almost to the point that the easiest way to spot a corrupt politician is to see who’s winning in Chicago.

2012/11/14

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Opinion: Elections Have Consequences

The day after the voters spoke in our democracy, Republicans sought to set aside the results and focus on winning next time. It is not just a losing proposition for Republicans, it is a losing proposition for America.

2012/11/09