http://www.examiner.com/philadelphia?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:32:50 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-19160-Bucks-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Races-2010-Darlin-Arlen?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics According to Politico.com democrat primaries are getting, "Ugly."  Well one of the most watched races is Arlen Specter battling it out with Joe Sestak.  What is the best part about all this is Arlen departed from the Republican... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:39:57 GMT Doreen Alli Linder - Bucks County Conservative Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19160-Bucks-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Races-2010-Darlin-Arlen?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-29633-Philadelphia-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Thanks-without-gratitude?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics  Recently I was having a drink in my favorite local pub when I heard one of the bar staff having a conversation with two businessmen in for lunch.  They were motioning to a gent at the bar wearing a cap identifying him as a WWII veteran. They... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:57:11 GMT David Kamioner - Philadelphia Political Buzz Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29633-Philadelphia-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Thanks-without-gratitude?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-29881-Philadelphia-NORML-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Cannabis-steals-the-show-at-NJ-municipal-conference?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics by Chris Goldstein - While attendance this year at the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference was lighter than in the past, there was one new addition that everyone was talking about: Medical cannabis. Vendors and attendees enthusiastically... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:54:32 GMT Chris Goldstein - Philadelphia NORML Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29881-Philadelphia-NORML-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Cannabis-steals-the-show-at-NJ-municipal-conference?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-30768-Philadelphia-DNC-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Climate-change-we-can-believe-in?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics In the history of American policy-making, conservation has had to share a place on the stage with capitalism, its arch nemesis. We the People find ourselves trying to leash our elected officials, holding them back like snarling pit bulls, denying... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:02:13 GMT Joshua Reese - Philadelphia DNC Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30768-Philadelphia-DNC-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Climate-change-we-can-believe-in?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-26173-Dauphin-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Perception-problem-Could-that-be?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics One example of how the media can and will distort peoples thoughts and perceptions on issues of importance, is in this interview with NBC's Meredith Viera and David Gregory. In it they're trying to give the TV viewer the impression that Barack... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:28:34 GMT Michael Stilley - Dauphin County Republican Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26173-Dauphin-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Perception-problem-Could-that-be?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-3629-Philadelphia-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Is-Americas-Middle-Class-a-powder-keg-waiting-for-a-match?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics On November 6, 2009 Jason Rodriguez  went  back to the building where he had once worked as an engineer. He opened fire killing one person and wounding five others.  From armed robberies to feed the children or pay the rent to suicides... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:49:20 GMT Tim McCown - Philadelphia Progressive Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3629-Philadelphia-Progressive-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Is-Americas-Middle-Class-a-powder-keg-waiting-for-a-match?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-19697-Camden-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Obama-might-not-run-in-2012-Finally-something-worth-supporting?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics Somewhere, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is licking her chops. Not so fast, Hillary. In an interview that few would have foreseen when the Berlin Wall fell, the first black, er, first Asian, president told CNN in China (homeland of his... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:55:41 GMT William Hughes - Camden County Conservative Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19697-Camden-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Obama-might-not-run-in-2012-Finally-something-worth-supporting?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-13600-Philadelphia-Opinion-Polls-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Analysis-Obamas-approval-rating-who-has-it-right?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics Fox News made some waves this morning when it released the results of a survey showing President Obama’s approval rating had dropped to a new low. According to their polling Obama has cratered well below the 50% threshold, standing now at an even... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:57:47 GMT Erik Westervelt - Philadelphia Opinion Polls Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13600-Philadelphia-Opinion-Polls-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Analysis-Obamas-approval-rating-who-has-it-right?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-25711-Montgomery-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Cal-Thomas-take-on-Sarah-Palin--a-bullseye?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics For 25 years, Cal Thomas has been the honest, conservative author and columnist who tells it like it is.  In his column today in RealClearPolitics, Thomas asserts that Sarah Palin may have had a rough ride with the mainstream media, and may... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:01:30 GMT Beth Hegedus - Montgomery County Republican Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25711-Montgomery-County-Republican-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Cal-Thomas-take-on-Sarah-Palin--a-bullseye?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-29242-Philadelphia-Gun-Laws-Examiner~y2009m11d19-UPENN-Study-Investigates-Link-Between-Gun-Possession-and-Gun-Assault?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics A recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that owning a gun does not protect the possessor during an assault. “Gun possession by urban adults was associated with a significantly increased risk of being shot,”... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:23:51 GMT Tory Harris - Philadelphia Gun Laws Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29242-Philadelphia-Gun-Laws-Examiner~y2009m11d19-UPENN-Study-Investigates-Link-Between-Gun-Possession-and-Gun-Assault?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-30431-Philadelphia-Immigration-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Philadelphia-Immigrants-are-afraid-to-report-crimes?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics The mission of the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) is to fight crime, prevent crime from occurring, and improve the quality of life for all Philadelphians. That sounds great in theory, but in practice, the PPD need witnesses to help them prosecute... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:09:27 GMT Stephen Dunne - Philadelphia Immigration Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30431-Philadelphia-Immigration-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Philadelphia-Immigrants-are-afraid-to-report-crimes?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-28694-Chester-County-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Car-salespeople-in-Pennsylvania-might-be-getting-a-new-lease-on-commissions?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics Just about everyone who has ever purchased or leased a car could share a story or two, or three about what an grueling process they endured. They got a great deal but they had to haggle tooth and nail with the infamous cars salesperson. But after... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:16:27 GMT Matt Ferrare - Chester County Libertarian Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28694-Chester-County-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Car-salespeople-in-Pennsylvania-might-be-getting-a-new-lease-on-commissions?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-21303-Philadelphia-County-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m11d17-End-the-Fed-march-will-take-place-this-Sunday-in-Philadelphia?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics Join us for this historic Tea Party as we rally and protest the unconstitutional Federal Reserve's monopoly and strangle hold on our monetary system and economy. The Federal Reserve's unchecked ability to create fiat currency out of "thin air"... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:55:18 GMT Stacy Litz - Philadelphia County Libertarian Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21303-Philadelphia-County-Libertarian-Examiner~y2009m11d17-End-the-Fed-march-will-take-place-this-Sunday-in-Philadelphia?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-30211-Berks-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Its-worse-than-a-lie-itsitsdeclasse?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics An obscure congressman from South Carolina has now become a cause célèbre. Joe Wilson has become the face of the faceless forgotten people showing up at tea parties and in Washington by the thousands. Calling the President out in the... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:14:59 GMT John Fielding - Berks County Conservative Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30211-Berks-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Its-worse-than-a-lie-itsitsdeclasse?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-29921-Bucks-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Are-US-consumers-subsidizing-the-Worlds-prescription-drug-costs?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics Ever wonder why the same Mevacor for which we pay $200 (per 100 pills) cost's a mere $8-10 (per 100 pills) in Mexico? Think that's a exception....think again. According to MarketResearch.com, it's not just Mexico. The average cost of prescription... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:12:38 GMT Tom Duffy - Bucks County Independent Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29921-Bucks-County-Independent-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Are-US-consumers-subsidizing-the-Worlds-prescription-drug-costs?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-23647-Philadelphia-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Powerball-Healthcare-and-Uncle-Sam-reformed?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics (Photo / morguefile.com) Uncle Sam had an ingrown nail on his baby toe. He had no health insurance but he did have a Powerball ticket. And while he walked gingerly, he smiled broadly. We took up a collection for him to go to a podiatrist but there... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:57:30 GMT Darnel Tanksley - Philadelphia Liberal Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23647-Philadelphia-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Powerball-Healthcare-and-Uncle-Sam-reformed?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-19433-Delaware-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Ford-profits-without-government-money?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics Ford motor company announced a third quarter profit of 1 billion dollar in contrast to General Motors that is going to require a third government bailout for it financial arm, GMAC. The point of interest is that Ford did not take money from the government... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:01:48 GMT Samuel Bruce - Delaware County Conservative Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19433-Delaware-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Ford-profits-without-government-money?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-28311-Camden-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Health-care-reform-arrests?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics In a number of major cities around the country many Americans are boldly risking arrest at sit-ins in major health insurance offices. The latest round of action occurred this past Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, October 28-30. Some of the events... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:25:20 GMT Austen MacLeod - Camden County Liberal Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28311-Camden-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Health-care-reform-arrests?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-23556-Philadelphia-Healthcare-Policy-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Pennsylvania-to-receive-16-billion-from-the-American-Recovery-and-Reinvestment-Act?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics The Commonwealth isn't  wasting any time spending the $16 billion it will receive from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed by President Obama back in February of this year.  Only 6 months or so into the 36-month... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:55:37 GMT Cheryl Ross - Philadelphia Healthcare Policy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23556-Philadelphia-Healthcare-Policy-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Pennsylvania-to-receive-16-billion-from-the-American-Recovery-and-Reinvestment-Act?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics http://www.examiner.com/x-27686-Delaware-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Obamas-scam-artist-administration?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics On his Inauguration day President Obama said these words “transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency,"  Today those words have lost every ounce of integrity. On his first day the Nobel peace prize winning... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:39:37 GMT J. Scott Howell - Delaware County Conservative Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27686-Delaware-County-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Obamas-scam-artist-administration?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Politics