Mona Charen gives conservatives something to think about before voting: Townhall.com::13 Reasons to vote Republican on Nov. 7::By Mona Charen

Townhall.com::13 Reasons to vote Republican on Nov. 7::By Mona Charen: "What I don't understand is the seeming tepidness of so many Republicans. Yes, the war in Iraq is a long, hard slog. The world is not Topeka, Kansas (would that it were). A journalist pointed out to President Bush at his most recent press conference that the Iraq war has now been going on as long as World War II did for the United States. Well, yes, but we lost 407,316 men in World War II. On Iwo Jima alone, we lost 6,800. This is not to say that the deaths of our people in Iraq should be trivialized. But comparisons with World War II -- in terms of sacrifice and terrible price paid -- are ridiculous." Charen discusses the economy, the judiciary, to immigration. Conservatives won't want to miss this column.

Veggie Tales and Anti-Christian Bigotry Conservative Battleline Online --NBC Censors God's Love

"Believe it or not, this time NBC-TV has censored Bible verses and expressions of Christian love from the children's cartoon series 'Veggie Tales' shown on its network on Saturday mornings.

NBC says comments such as 'God made you special and He loves you very much' were offensive and censored them from the show." To read more visit: Conservative Battleline Online --NBC Censors God's Love:

Pennsylvania Family Institute- NJ Marriage Ruling Press Release 10-24-06

"HARRISBURG, PA - Pennsylvania Family Institute President Michael Geer said today’s activist ruling in neighboring New Jersey should be a “wake-up call” for Pennsylvania citizens — and legislators — who care about protecting the institution of marriage.

Geer warned that homosexual legal activists in Pennsylvania and elsewhere will make good on their agenda to exploit rulings like New Jersey’s to force homosexual 'marriages' or marriage benefits on our Commonwealth. To read more visit:
Pennsylvania Family Institute- NJ Marriage Ruling Press Release 10-24-

Fidelis Press Conference in Scranton Criticizes Casey Campaign Contributions

"National Catholic and Jewish groups lashed out at U.S. Senate candidate Bob Casey, Jr. Wednesday for his financial ties to anti-Catholic and anti-Semitic organizations. The Catholic-based advocacy group Fidelis along with The Center for Jewish Values (CJV) and the National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education (NCFJE) appeared in joint press conferences Wednesday in Harrisburg, Scranton and Pittsburgh, calling upon Casey to return over $300,000 in contributions received from the radical left wing groups MoveOn.org and the Human Rights Campaign and to denounce their anti-Semitic and anti-Catholic statements. Scranton Times Reporters attended the press conference on Friday, but as of today Tues. Oct. 24th have not printed anything on Casey's questionable campaign contributions. To read the substance of the press conference visit: "Fidelis Website:

The Times-Tribune - Text of the President Bush's Speech

President Bush visited northeast PA Oct. 19th to campaign for Congressman Don Sherwood. The Times-Tribune publilshed the text of President Bush's speech: The Times-Tribune - Text of the President's speech

Catholic and Jewish Organizations Call on Bob Casey Jr. to Return Campaign Contributions

Press Conferences were held Wed. Oct. 18 in Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and Scranton to demanc Bob Casey Jr. return campaign contributions he received from Moveon.org and the radical gay organization, Human Rights Campaign.
Fidelis Website • Home: "The Catholic-based advocacy group Fidelis along with The Center for Jewish Values (CJV) and the National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education (NCFJE) appeared in joint press conferences Wednesday in Harrisburg, Scranton and Pittsburgh, calling upon Casey to return over $300,000 in contributions received from the radical left wing groups MoveOn.org and the Human Rights Campaign and to denounce their anti-Semitic and anti-Catholic statements."

Times Leader | 10/17/2006 | Santorum, Casey hammer home familiar points

Wilkes-Barre Times Leader article on Oct. 16 debate:
Times Leader | 10/17/2006 | Santorum, Casey hammer home familiar points

ABC News: Pa. Senate Candidates Debate Foreign Policy

ABC News article on the Santorum-Casey debate Oct. 16.
ABC News: Pa. Senate Candidates Debate Foreign Policy

FOXNews.com - Sen. Santorum, Democratic Opponent Casey Debate Foreign Policy - Voting | Vote | 2006 Elections

Associated Press article on the Santorum-Casey debate Oct. 16:
FOXNews.com - Sen. Santorum, Democratic Opponent Casey Debate Foreign Policy - Voting | Vote | 2006 Elections

Casey, Santorum debate again on Oct. 16.

Tune on Monday morning at 8:00 a.m. for the third Casey Santorum debate on KYW-Am 1060 on the radio dial. KYW signals can be picked up in a wide area. I have been able to listen to this Philadelphia radio station in Scranton.
Casey, Santorum debate over debates - Politics - MSNBC.com: "- Oct. 16 on KYW-AM in Philadelphia. and also on Oct. 16 in Philadelphia, sponsored by WPVI-TV and the League of Women Voters."
For more information on the League of women Voters Debate:
"The race between Senator Rick Santorum and State Treasurer Bob Casey is perhaps the nation’s most competitive Senate campaign. With just 21 days before the November 7th election, join a group of experts for an in-depth analysis as they handicap how the candidates performed in their last debate and where the race stands so close to the critical election. The last debate will be held at the National Constitution Center on the evening of October 16. The debate will be held in partnership with 6 ABC WPVI-TV and the League of Women Voters. It will be broadcast live on 6 ABC WPVI-TV at 7:00 p.m. on October 16. (There are no tickets available for the debate itself.) "

For more information on the League of women Voters Debate visit:
Philadelphia Talks: Debating the Debate: Santorum vs. Casey - National Constitution Center:

Pa. Senate Candidates Clash Over Issues - Newsday.com

Pa. Senate Candidates Clash Over Issues - Newsday.com: "PITTSBURGH -- Sen. Rick Santorum and Democratic challenger Bob Casey bickered about everything from the incumbent's residency to immigration in a contentious debate Thursday that was their first in Pennsylvania. "

PCN - Pennsylvania Cable Network airs debates Casey vs.Santorum and Swann vs Rendell

A debate was held between Bob Casey Jr. and U. S. Senator Rick Santorum of Thurs. Oct. 13. You can watch a re-broadcast of that debate on Fri. Oct. 13 and Sun. Oct 15. Also listed are two other debates. For further information visit:
PCN - Pennsylvania Cable Network:

"Friday, October 13, 2006 1:00 p.m.
U.S. Senate Debate - KDKA-TV
Bob Casey, Jr., Democrat for U.S. Senate
Sen. Rick Santorum, Republican for U.S. Senate

Sunday, October 15, 2006

3:00 p.m.
PA Gubernatorial Debate
Gov. Ed Rendell, Democrat for Governor
Lynn Swann, Republican for Governor

4:00 p.m.
U.S. Senate Debate - KDKA-TV
Bob Casey, Jr., Democrat for U.S. Senate
Sen. Rick Santorum, Republican for U.S. Senate

Monday, October 16, 2006

8:00 p.m.
U.S. Senate Debate - WPVI-TV
Bob Casey, Jr., Democrat for U.S. Senate
Sen. Rick Santorum, Republican for U.S. Senate

10:00 p.m.
U.S. Senate Debate - WPVI-TV
Bob Casey, Jr., Democrat for U.S. Senate
Sen. Rick Santorum, Republican for U.S. Senate

PCN is a nonprofit nonpartisan service created and supported by Pennsylvania cable television companies. PCN receives no state or federal government funding.


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Speaker Hastert, The Foley Scandal And Contradictions -- Paul M. Weyrich -- GOPUSA

"We called on Members of Congress completely to investigate the Mark Foley matter and for any Member who was involved to step down. The statement had not yet been issued when calls began to come and kept coming.

In total, that day I did 25 interviews with, it seems, virtually all the major newspapers and chains. I got caught up in the feeding frenzy of the moment and called for Speaker J. Dennis Hastert's resignation. I did so without hearing his side of the story." To read the full article click here:Speaker Hastert, The Foley Scandal And Contradictions -- Paul M. Weyrich -- GOPUSA:

Pat Toomey on Pennsylvania Cable Network Mon. October 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Please tune in to the Pennsylvania Cable Network this Monday night (October 9) at 7pm to watch former Congressman Pat Toomey represent Senator Santorum’s campaign on PCN’s Call-In program. Pat Toomey will discuss his support of Rick Santorum, the campaign and take questions from callers. Those who have a question should call in toll free at 1-877-PA6-5001 between 7 and 8 p.m. tonight. That's 1-877-726-5001.

Times Leader | 10/05/2006 | Carney, Sherwood square off

Representative Don Sherwood and his opponent Chris Carney debated the issues at Bucknell University on October 4th. The Scranton Times and the Citizens Voice (also a Times Shamrock Newspaper) neglected to make any mention of a substantial difference between the two candidates: namely, Sherwood is pro-life and has a 100% pro-life voting record while Carney is pro-abortion. Shame on the Scranton Times and the Citizens Voice for hiding this fact from their readers. Thanks to the Times Leader and the Sunbury Daily item for informing their readers about the candidates' abortion positions.

Times Leader 10/05/2006 Carney, Sherwood square off: states: " Abortion. Sherwood, who has won a 100-percent rating from the nation’s pre-eminent anti-abortion group, said the issue is one on which “good people can disagree,” while accusing Carney of “waffling” on the issue. Carney, who is on the record as supporting a right to abortion, carefully restated the position he’s given elsewhere: As a Roman Catholic, he is personally opposed to abortion, but favors full access to “reproductive health care.”"

The Daily Item - Sherwood, Carney square off

he Daily Item - Sherwood, Carney square off: "10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Sherwood, Carney square off
Iraq, abortion among topics at debate

LEWISBURG — Questions of moral character and the cost of an ongoing war were fielded at Wednesday's debate between 10th Congressional District candidates Don Sherwood and Chris Carney.

The event began with Mr. Sherwood, of Tunkhannock, a four-term Republican incumbent, expressing pride in his voting record, including lowering taxes, increasing spending by 46 percent for veterans and supporting pro-life issues." their web site also contains vidoe clips from the debate.

The Daily Item - Mid-Daily Items: Are the gloves off, yet?

"Mr. Carney is reportedly personally opposed to abortion, but he wants it to remain legal.... “I’m a Roman Catholic father of five — I do not favor abortion. I favor adoption, responsible education, and access to comprehensive reproductive health care.” TO read more visit:
The Daily Item - Mid-Daily Items: Are the gloves off, yet?:

How about a definition of "reproductive health care"? From the World Health Organization:
"'Reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Reproductive Health addresses the reproductive processes, function and system at all stages of life. Reproductive Health implies that people are able to have a responsible, satisfying and safe sex life and that they have the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when and how often to do so. Implicit in this last condition are the right of men and women to be informed of and to have access to safe, effective, affordable and acceptable methods of fertility regulation of their choice, and the right of access to appropriate health care services that will enable women to go safely through pregnancy and child birth and provide couples with the best chance of having a healthy infant.'

The WHO document goes on to talk about how they feel it is important to provide abortion services at the primary health care level and the importance of the removal of unnecessary restrictions from policies and regulations in order to accomplish their goals. Is the definition Mr. Carney subscribes to?

The Sunbury Daily Item has the opening statements of Sherwook and Carney on their web site. Just click the debate link on the Daily Item homepage.The Daily Item - Sunbury, PA

Eight Senate Democrats Flip, Kill Parental Notification Bill

"A bill to generally require notification of one parent before a minor obtains an out-of-state abortion died Friday when Senate Democrats voted overwhelmingly to block it.

Hours before Congress adjourned for pre-election campaigning, 57 senators voted to remove the final procedural obstacle to S. 403, which would have cleared the bill for transmission to President Bush for his signature. But 57 was three votes short of the 60 required under Senate rules to break through a procedural roadblock erected by the Senate Democratic leadership." For the entire story visit nrlc.org or click here Eight Senate Democrats Flip, Kill Parental Notification Bill: