Interstate 81 update moves slowly Nov 4, 2008
"However, we're remaining optimistic and vigilant that significant challenges to national funding will occur." According to Langan, the area from Davis St. to the downtown Scranton exit has been identified as a top priority for renewal. He says $10 million is ready for work in this area. (Pennsylvania Northeast Business Journal, PA)
READY TO ROAR!! Nov 3, 2008
Palin has proved popular among conservatives in the central and western parts of the state, while Scranton native Biden has worked to overcome resistance to Obama in northeastern Pennsylvania. Ohio and Florida were major disappointments to Democrats in the past two elections, twice providing Bush with his electoral-vote margins. (The Drudge Report)
Campaigns make final pleas to voters Nov 3, 2008
John McCain shakes hands with a supporter at the airport Sunday after a rally in Scranton, Pa. Click Thumbnails to View. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Candidates' 11th-hour focus on Pa. Nov 3, 2008
While the Republican underdog courted votes in the Philadelphia suburbs and in Scranton, yesterday, Sen. Barack Obama was concentrating on the neighboring battleground of Ohio, where he was cheered by supporters in Columbus before joining singer Bruce Springsteen for a massive outdoor rally in Cleveland. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Back to the beginning for McCain Nov 3, 2008
In Scranton he exhorted a group of 2000 supporters to "stand up and fight", even as his rival Barack Obama drew 60,000 fans in Columbus, Ohio, and 80,000 in Cleveland. Given that Senator McCain is down in New Hampshire polls by an average of 10 points, his return to the state that rescued his campaign in 2000 and again earlier this year seemed more nostalgic than strategic. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
THE RACE: McCain makes bid for big comeback Nov 3, 2008
Students at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania snap John McCain's photo Sunday ... By David Jackson, USA TODAY SCRANTON, Pa ... He echoed the line hours later in another gym at the University of Scranton, urging supporters to make sure they and their friends get to the polls. (USA Today)
Bishop Zubik labels abortion paramount issue Nov 2, 2008
In the Diocese of Scranton, Bishop Joseph Martino arrived unannounced at a parish forum that featured two McCain supporters, an anti-abortion Catholic who supported Mr. Obama, and a nun who didn't say who she supported but addressed many social issues. Bishop Martino objected to copies of Faithful Citizenship being handed out at the forum. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Candidates blast away to the end Nov 2, 2008
After a detour to New York City for an appearance on "Saturday Night Live," the GOP nominee planned to return to the state today for appearances in Scranton and Delaware County. The Bucks and Delaware county stops would continue his focus on the vote-rich and once reliably Republican Philadelphia suburbs that have trended Democratic over the last decade. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Two-seat swap possible in House delegation Nov 2, 2008
Hillary Rodham Clinton in Scranton in their first joint appearance for the Obama campaign. His first words weren't about Sen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Getting out the vote for Nov. 4 Nov 1, 2008
"We have a lot of phone banking and door knocking going on in the New Milford area and then around the Fifth District." She herself has visited the former coal mining and, at present, economically embattled city of Scranton in the Northeastern section of Pennsylvania four times during the general election. In Scranton, she said early this week, Senator McCain retained a slight edge ... "It was a rainy, cold, miserable day," she said of her trip to Scranton last weekend, where she said a good 100... (New Milford Times, CT)
Sarah Palin: "The time for choosin's comin' real soon" Nov 1, 2008
"I was born and grew up in Scranton," began Biden, before saying hello to Sister Ann, one of his former teachers from St. Paul's Catholic school in that nearby city; throwing out some love to the newly minted World Champion Philadelphia Phillies; and bragging about his wife, Jill, appearing on local WIP sports radio ... "There's a little bit of Scranton in all these red counties.". (Salon)
Is the race tightening? Oct 29, 2008
But Obama s running mate, Joe Biden, told a Scranton, Pa. TV station on Monday that Obama s tax break should go to middle class people people making under $150,000 a year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Candidates sweet-talk the voters Oct 29, 2008
Mr. McCain was headed next for North Carolina, while Ms. Palin stayed for more campaigning in Scranton, Shippensburg and University Park before moving on to Ohio and Indiana today. Mr. Obama, meanwhile, made his way to Virginia, ground Ms. Palin covered on Monday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obama, Biden Shift Tax Break Threshold Oct 29, 2008
Biden claims in a satellite interview with WNEP-TV in Scranton, PA, Tuesday that Obama doesnt intend to spread the wealth from rich to poor, he merely wants to wants to change the structure of the Bush tax cuts to benefit lower income workers. Spreading the wealth is not something [Obama] is talking about, Biden says. (Newsmax)
Trial to resume for man in baby's death Oct 27, 2008
SCRANTON -- A northeastern Pennsylvania man accused of beating a 7-month-old child to death is expected to take the stand in his own defense when trial resumes this week ... He is accused of slamming Khayr Cash into a concrete floor in June 2007 at a Scranton apartment ... Information from: The Scranton Times. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Ridge says Pa. a must win for McCain Oct 25, 2008
Mr. Ridge said the Scranton area has a lot of "Reagan Democrats," people registered as Democrats who have conservative social and fiscal values espoused by Republican former President Ronald Reagan. Heavily Democratic Pittsburgh and Philadelphia will side with Mr. Obama, the former governor said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Poll: Obama has 13-point lead in Pennsylvania Oct 24, 2008
Fifty-four percent of likely voters have a favorable opinion of Scranton native Biden, with 22 percent having an unfavorable opinion of him. Only 38 percent of likely Pennsylvania voters had an favorable opinion of Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin; 43 percent had an unfavorable opinion of her, according to the poll. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Woman who swore at toilet settles lawsuit Oct 24, 2008
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania - A woman in the US who was arrested on disorderly conduct charges for swearing at her overflowing toilet will be paid $US19,000 ($A28,000) in a lawsuit settlement. The city of Scranton, in Pennsylvania, is also paying Dawn Herb's legal fees. (The Age, Australia -- World)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Ryan Howard vs. Office's Ryan Howard Oct 24, 2008
the Scranton Red Barons. Working for Dunder-Mifflin, Scranton. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
McCain's path to victory through Pa. Oct 23, 2008
You start by cutting in places like Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, said the McCain campaign source, referring to Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, the traditionally conservative Democratic population hubs of northeastern Pennsylvania ... Whether it s Scranton, Erie, Altoona, Johnstown or the Pittsburgh area, this is a big state. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Woman Sued for Cursing at Her Toilet (6:25am) Oct 23, 2008
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania (AP) - A case of cussing is costing the city of Scranton ... Scranton is also paying Dawn Herb's legal fees. (WTVR.com, VA)
A guide to Joe Six-Pack, Joe the plumber and four other Joes Oct 22, 2008
John McCain, a four-term senator, has referred to him as "Joe the six-term senator", but conservative columnists and bloggers prefer the derisive "Lunch-pail Joe Biden" - a reference to his habit of talking up his working class roots in the coal-mining town of Scranton, Pennsylvania (where most working men would have taken their lunch to work in a lunch box, or lunch pail). Joe Biden in Scranton: He's been called "Pennsylvania's third senator" ... But Mr Biden's grandfather was a mining engineer... (BBC News)
Walk-ons simulate QB Pryor Oct 22, 2008
McGloin, a standout quarterback at West Scranton High School, threw for 5,485 yards and 58 touchdowns in his high school career. In his last meaningful action, during this summer's Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association East-West All Star Game, McGloin completed 6-of-12 passes for 78 yards. (Daily Collegian, PA)
E.J. Dionne Jr.: Catholic political dialogue might help Obama Oct 22, 2008
Earlier this month, for example, Bishop Joseph Martino of the Scranton (Pa. Diocese issued a letter warning that "being 'right' on taxes, education, health care, immigration, and the economy fails to make up for the error of disregarding the value of a human life." He added: "It is a tragic irony that 'pro-choice' candidates have come to support homicide the gravest injustice a society can tolerate in the name of 'social justice.'". (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Hillary sets a marker Oct 21, 2008
Apr 16 2008: With it's white working class roots, Scranton is where Hillary Clinton expects to secure votes in tomorrow's Pennsylvania primary. Photographer Jocelyn Augustino visits the town. (Yahoo News -- Hillary Rodham Clinton)
McCain to campaign at RMU Oct 21, 2008
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Mr. McCain's running mate, has made major recent appearances in Johnstown and Scranton. And Cindy McCain, who is usually at her husband's side, made a string of solo appearances over the weekend in eastern and central Pennsylvania. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bill Clinton Heading to Nevada Oct 19, 2008
The Clintons launch their campaign effort at today's rally in Scranton, alongside Obama's running mate, Joe Biden. Bill Clinton will then head to Richmond and Roanoke, Virginia. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Sportsmen don't care if 'first dude' isn't silver-tongued Oct 19, 2008
Ms. Palin spoke yesterday in Lancaster, after rallies in the past eight days in Johnstown and Scranton, and Mr. McCain appeared last week in Montgomery and Chester counties. "It's the choice between a politician who puts his faith in government and a leader who puts his faith in you," Ms. Palin said to thousands at a minor league baseball field yesterday in Lancaster County, which voted Republican in 2002 and 2004. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 16, 2008 Oct 17, 2008
For the Record wrote on Oct 16, 2008 8:58 AM:From the Pennsylvania Times Leader: (QUOTE) SCRANTON The agent in charge of the Secret Service field office in Scranton said allegations that someone yelled kill him when presidential hopeful Barack Obamas name was mentioned during Tuesdays Sarah Palin rally are unfounded. The Scranton Times-Tribune first reported the alleged incident on its Web site Tuesday and then again in its print edition Wednesday. (North County Times)
McCain campaign keeps its focus on Pa. Oct 17, 2008
Tomorrow, Mr. McCain's running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, returns to the state for a Lancaster rally that follows recent appearances in Johnstown and Scranton. Mr. McCain's self-serving assessment of his debate performance was at odds with early polls of the audience reaction. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Visiting Panel of Judges to Hear Suit Over Pa. Judges' Pay Raise Oct 16, 2008
Mellow is represented by Patrick Heffron, Eugene F. Hickey II and James F. Tierney IV of Cipriani & Werner in Scranton, Pa. Cappy is represented by attorneys Arlin M. Adams, Bruce P. Merenstein and Paul H. Titus of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis. (Law.com)
Coast-to-coast Oct 16, 2008
Penn State did land ESPNU 150 offensive tackle (Scranton, Pa. West Scranton) last May, the state's third highest rated prospect. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Palin: Mortgage plan not a handout, but a hand up Oct 15, 2008
At a raucous rally in Scranton, Palin said McCain s mortgage proposal is not a handout, but a hand up to help financially overwhelmed Americans hang on to their homes. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Palin: Mortgage plan not a handout, but a hand up Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:07 AM EDT SCRANTON, Pa. Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said Tuesday that her... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Palin: Mortgage Plan is Hand Up, Not Hand Out Oct 15, 2008
At a raucous rally in Scranton, Palin said McCain's mortgage proposal is "not a handout, but a hand up" to help financially overwhelmed Americans hang on to their homes ... Obama campaign spokeswoman Ellen Melody said Palin "remains out-of-touch with what the hardworking families and seniors in northeast Pennsylvania are going through. Parachuting in and out the commonwealth, erratic behavior, and trickle-down, ideological recipes won't help Scranton's middle class." ... Palin also took a swipe... (New York Post)
Letter from America Oct 15, 2008
Both campaigns seek the essence of Scranton - International Herald Tribune. Former President Bill Clinton, right, Senator Joe Biden, his wife Jill, and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton at a campaign rally in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Sunday ... Both campaigns seek the essence of Scranton. (International Herald Tribune)
Moran to Biden: Palin's Rhetoric Make You 'Concerned for Obama's Safety?' Oct 15, 2008
Moran's piece on his Sunday with Biden concluded with a soundbite from Biden mocking McCain and Palin, a clip Moran graciously set up: "As the race heads into the final weeks, Biden just keeps talking. Talking to the anxious middle class voters of Scranton and those like them across the country about the man he hopes to govern it." ... A couple of Moran's friendly descriptions of Biden as the two walked around the Scranton neighborhood Biden left 55 years ago at age ten ... "It was a good day to... (MediaResearch.org)
McCain woos Pennsylvanians with economic plans Oct 15, 2008
She spoke as Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was campaigning in Scranton, continuing a series of appearances across the state in recent days. Underscoring his focus on Pennsylvania's 21 electoral votes, Mr. McCain will return for a rally tomorrow in Chester County, another of Philadelphia's bedroom suburbs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Election quiz Oct 14, 2008
Who campaigned with Joe Biden in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Jimmy Carter. (BBC News -- Americas)
Struggling McCain to pitch new tax cuts Oct 14, 2008
The Clintons were in Scranton, where Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden was born and Hillary Clinton has family ties. "Sending the Republicans to clean up this financial crisis is like sending the bull to clean up the china closet," the former first lady said, adding that Obama and Biden would clean up the mess left behind by President Bush. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Biden Rips 'Personal Attacks' On Obama Oct 14, 2008
Hillary Clinton - the former Democratic presidential candidate who has her own roots in Scranton, where her father grew up and is buried ... Clinton beat Obama in the Pennsylvania primary by 10 percentage points, in part by appealing to the socially conservative, blue-collar voters in Scranton and many other parts of the state. (KCRA 3, CA)
McCain keeping hopes high for Pa. Oct 14, 2008
Today, she's headed to Scranton, countering the joint appearance Sunday of former President Bill Clinton and his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, along with Obama running mate Sen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Biden, Clintons stump for Obama in Pennsylvania Oct 14, 2008
(10-13) 04:00 PDT Scranton, Pa ... Hillary Rodham Clinton - the former Democratic presidential candidate who has her own roots in Scranton, where her father grew up and is buried ... Clinton beat Obama in the Pennsylvania primary by 10 percentage points, in part by appealing to the socially conservative, blue-collar voters in Scranton and many other parts of the state. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Penn. no slam-dunk for Dems Oct 14, 2008
In Lackawanna County where Clinton and her husband, former president Bill Clinton, joined Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden for a rally in Biden's boyhood home of Scranton on Sunday Clinton beat Obama handily, 74%-26 ... Democrats are countering with Biden, whose blue-collar upbringing in Scranton and familiarity to voters in the eastern part of the state where the Delaware senator is a regular on Philadelphia TV news shows make him an asset here. (USA Today)
Biden: The 'Fringe' Shouldn't be Encouraged Oct 14, 2008
In an interview with "Nightline" co-anchor Terry Moran in Biden's hometown of Scranton, Pa. the Democratic vice presidential nominee said it was "fair enough" for Republican presidential candidate John McCain to raise questions about Obama's relationship to 1960s anti-war radical Bill Ayers. (ABC News)
McCain has 3 weeks to reverse Obama lead Oct 13, 2008
Joe Biden, at a rally Sunday in the working-class town of Scranton, Pennsylvania, a city that has taken on outsized symbolism for Democrats this year. It was Biden's birthplace and Hillary Clinton's father grew up and is buried there. (MSNBC -- Race)
Clintons campaigning for Obama... Oct 13, 2008
The New York senator and the former president will appear with Obama's running mate, Joe Biden, at a rally Sunday in Scranton, a working class town that has assumed something of an outsize role in the presidential race. Biden was born in Scranton and lived there for several years as a child, while Hillary Clinton's father grew up in the town and is buried there ... Both Biden and Clinton have emphasized their Scranton roots to illustrate their connection to blue collar voters. (The Drudge Report)
In friendly region, Biden cites McCain as erratic Oct 13, 2008
The Scranton event drew a larger-than-usual crowd for Biden because of the presence of the Clintons ... The Clintons were in Scranton on Sunday to attend the christening of her brother Tony's newborn son, Simon Joseph Rodham ... In the Democratic primary in April, Hillary Clinton trounced Senator Barack Obama 74 to 26 percent in Lackawanna County, which includes Scranton. (International Herald Tribune)
One word on everyone's mind: Economy Oct 13, 2008
Reader CommentsAdded: Monday October 13, 2008 at 07:16 AM ESTeconomic problemsJoe Biden likes to talk about his close ties to Pennsylvania, specifically the coal rich area of Scranton, but he continues to support policies that are disastrous to the future of our Commonwealth. Whether its supporting higher taxes or speaking out against investing in clean coal technology here in America, Joe Biden continues to prove that he is far removed from his Pennsylvania roots and the strong values of the... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Biden, Clintons invoke their roots Oct 13, 2008
SCRANTON -- Three senators with roots in this hard-coal country joined former President Bill Clinton yesterday, invoking their shared heritage in pursuit of votes for Sen ... "It is great being back here in Scranton," Sen ... "We wanted to be back here together [to make] a simple message abundantly clear. We must elect Barack Obama and Joe Biden.'' This was Clinton country during the Pennsylvania primary, and while Mr. Obama's poll numbers have climbed statewide, the region remains a challenge... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sen. Clinton praises Obama's stance on economy Oct 13, 2008
Barack Obama (D-IL) October 12, 2008 in Scranton, Pennsylvania ... Clinton said in an interview taped for Today from Scranton, Pa. (FOX23.com, OK)
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The couple, making their first double-barrelled campaign appearance for Obama in Scranton, dominated Democratic politics for a generation, but now are supporting players, after reconciling Hillary Clinton's bitter nominating defeat ... The Clintons teamed up with Democratic vice-presidential nominee Joe Biden, a native of Scranton and a man with working-class roots, just 23 days before the presidential election. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Working-Class Whites Slipping From McCain Oct 11, 2008
Joe Biden, will be joined in his blue-collar hometown of Scranton by Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton. In western Pennsylvania, Republican and Democratic voters alike tend to be socially conservative, pro-gun and anti-abortion rights. (WNBC.com, NY)
In shift, Obama lauds Clinton era Oct 10, 2008
The Clintons are scheduled to campaign together on Obama's behalf for the first time on Sunday, joining the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, Senator Joe Biden, in Scranton, Pa. a blue-collar stronghold where Biden was born and where the family of Hillary Clinton's father hails from. (Boston Globe)
TV fan getaways of the hottest shows Oct 10, 2008
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Going for broke in Pennsylvania Oct 10, 2008
The way Democrats typically win statewide elections in Pennsylvania is pretty simple to describe, even if it s not always easy to pull off: Rack up a big margin in Philadelphia, a smaller margin in Pittsburgh and the Philly suburbs, win an even smaller margin near Scranton, and hold on for dear life when the votes come in from the rural parts of the state, which James Carville once described as Four years ago, John Kerry was beating George W. Bush by 412,000 votes after ballots were counted in... (Salon)
Ancestry.com Reveals Who Would be King of America and Candidate Roots as Presidential Election Approaches Oct 8, 2008
Biden has deep Pennsylvania ties: Patrick and Catherine Blewett, Biden's 2nd great-grandparents, settled in Scranton, Pennsylvania, around 1860, where Patrick worked as a surveyor and a civil engineer. -- Governor Sarah Palin - Palin has roots in several battleground states, including Ohio, Minnesota and Virginia, however, most of her roots are planted in Connecticut and Massachusetts. (PR Newswire)
Obama, Biden, Palin in Pennsylvania this weekend Oct 8, 2008
Obama will be in the Philadelphia area on Saturday. Biden will be joined by former President Bill Clinton and Senator Hillary Clinton at a rally on Sunday. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Pa. auto dealer faces tough times as economy sours Oct 7, 2008
" Rosado, 49, came to the United States from Mexico when he was 15 and built an auto empire from scratch and now the economic meltdown is forcing him to dismantle a piece of it. He closed his Dodge dealership outside Wilkes-Barre last Wednesday and his Chevrolet dealership near Scranton on Aug. 15. Both struggled mightily in the face of declining auto sales nationwide."Those two dealerships were the direct result of a very difficult economy," Rosado said. "I did not see (the federal... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
More Coverage: Lafayette News Stand Oct 6, 2008
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Saturday Night Live VP Debate Oct 6, 2008
Sudekis Pans Scranton, Pennsylvania ... "I come from the absolute worst place on earth, Scranton, Pennsylvnia. And Wilmington, Delaware is not much better," he said. (Suite101.com)
VP debaters both get good marks in Scranton saloon Oct 5, 2008
The Obama campaign hopes to capitalize on Mr. Biden's appeal to the socially conservative, white, working-class voters who populate Scranton and many other regions of Pennsylvania -- a critical swing group he's had trouble connecting with ... Mr. Biden often talks about his Scranton roots -- and even dropped a Scranton reference into the debate, raising a cheer from the clearly partisan crowd at McMullen's, where there's a signed, framed photo of the Democrat behind the bar ... Mr. Biden's... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obama brings campaign to Abington Oct 4, 2008
"Scranton boy done good." Touching on unemployment, healthcare issues, the financial crisis and education, Obama promised a brighter future for the students in the audience. "I make a solemn vow to the young people. If you serve your community and invest in your community we will invest in you," he said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Pa. wildlife officer catches bear for 3rd time Oct 4, 2008
-- There's something about Scranton that must be special for this bear: He keeps returning. Pennsylvania Wildlife Conservation Officer Mark Rutkowski says the bear he caught near a Scranton elementary school is the same one he caught on Labor Day in Scranton -- and the same one he tagged in April in nearby Moosic ... Information from: The Scranton Times. (Albany Times Union)
Teary moment personifies candidate Oct 3, 2008
Opinions Posted on October 3, 2008 4:54 AM. Jessica Turnbull is a senior majoring in journalism and is The Daily Collegian's Friday columnist. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Fact Check: Biden's Chopper Was 'Forced Down' by Snowflakes Oct 3, 2008
And looking back on his 1972 Senate campaign, he told Pennsylvania delegates at the Democratic convention that people from his hometown of Scranton, Pa ... "Hope you won't hold it against me, but I am a hard coal miner anthracite coal, Scranton, Pennsylvania, that's where I was born and raised," he said ... THE FACTS: Biden was born in Scranton, moved to Delaware at age 10 and has never had experience in the mines. (Fox News -- Politics)
