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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 20h

As the Pennsylvania state budget impasse reaches day #101, residents say that politicians and the government are the biggest problem facing the Keystone State, according to a Franklin & Marshall College poll. www.politicspa.com/fm-poll-penn...

F&M Poll: Pennsylvanians Say Government, Politicians Biggest Problem Facing State

Nearly 1 in 4 respondents said that government is the most important problem

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 20h

🗞️ In Today’s Playbook. How PA Supreme Court Election Could Influence 2028 Presidential Race. Pennsylvanians Say Government, Politicians Biggest Problem Facing State. PA-07 Race Highlights How Democrats Are Figuring Out Their Path Forward. #PoliticsPA
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10/9 Playbook: Could Court Vote Influence 2028 Election?

PA Supreme Court Retention Vote To Play Large Role. Here is the PoliticsPA Playbook

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 1d

🥟 Wednesday. It's National Pierogi Day.

🗞️ In Today’s Playbook. Thousands of PA College Students Wait For Key Financial Aid. Shapiro Tops Garrity, Mastriano in Poll. Who’s On The Ballot? 5 Must-Try Pittsburgh Spots For National Pierogi Day #PoliticsPA www.politicspa.com/10-8-playboo...

10/8 Playbook: 100 Days

The PA state budget impasse hits milestone. Here is the PoliticsPA Playbook

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 2d

Five members of Pennsylvania’s seven-member Democratic delegation to Congress signed onto a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) calling on him to swear in newly-elected Arizona representative Adelita Grijalva. #PoliticsPA
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PA Democratic Delegation Calls On Johnson To Swear In Arizona Representative

Speaker's delay calls into question motives and Epstein

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 2d

🚉 It’s Tuesday

🗞️ In Today’s Playbook. State Supreme Court Battles Move to Pennsylvania. Report Names PA’s Most and Least Effective Lawmakers. The Small PA City Looking to Philly on Gun Laws. Riding the Steam Train to School. #PoliticsPA
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10/7 Playbook: Court Retention Race Heats Up

Shapiro Joins Fray in New Ad. Here is the PoliticsPA Playbook

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 3d

🎂 Hello, Monday. #66 begins

🗞️ In Today’s Playbook. How Supreme Court Retention Race Could Shape Voting Rights in PA. Closer Look at GOP’s Health Care Argument. Leaders Say 'Life' Has Returned at Schools With Cell Phone Bans. Smaller Portions at Restaurants. www.politicspa.com/10-6-playboo...

10/6 Playbook: Shaping Voting Rights in PA

How The Supreme Court Retention Vote Could Affect You.

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 6d

State Rep. Mary Jo Daley (D-Montgomery) has opted not to run for reelection for her 148th District seat in the PA House in 2026. #PoliticsPA

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 6d

😎 The Weekend Starts Now

🗞️ In Today’s Playbook. Trump Charts Path to Total Control Amid Government Shutdown. Ward Talks Budget, Garrity, Chinese Flag. Election Cheat Sheet. Livestock Landscaping. #PoliticsPA www.politicspa.com/10-3-playboo...

10/3 Playbook: Trump Charts Path to Total Control

Views shutdown as an "unprecedented opportunity" Here is the PoliticsPA Playbook

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Jacqueline Sweet @jsweetli.bsky.social · 6d

SCOOP: PA prosecutors were alerted to possible voting irregularities by one of MAGA's leading voices. A long paper trail shows Jack Posobiec has been living in Maryland but voting using his parent's address in Pennsylvania for years. Me with @marisakabas.bsky.social

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MAGA’s “Voter Fraud” Watchdog Votes in a Swing State. He Doesn’t Live There.

A long paper trail shows that Jack Posobiec casts a ballot in one state and lives in another.

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 7d

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Ward: "We Can Pass Budget Today If We Let Democrats, Governor Have Their Tax Increase"

"We can pass a budget today if we don't fight to keep your taxes down."

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 7d

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward said that Pennsylvania's 94-day budget impasse could end today if Senate Republicans let Gov. Josh Shapiro and House Democrats "have their tax increase."

"We can't afford this. Nobody, nobody runs their house or business in this manner. It's not responsible."

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 7d

The hot mic!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

MADELEINE DEAN: The president is unhinged. He's unwell

JOHNSON: A lot of folks on your side are too

D: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals?

J: I didn't see it

D: It's so dangerous! Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing. You have a POTUS who's unwell.

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 7d

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10/2 Playbook: Quinnipiac’s Pennsylvania Poll

60% Approve of Shapiro Performance. Here is the PoliticsPA Playbook

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 7d

✡️ Wishing all who observe Yom Kippur a meaningful day of reflection.

🗞️ 3 in 5 Pennsylvanians Approve of Shapiro’s Job Performance. Gun Bill Debate Leads to Shouting Match in PA House. White House Asks Penn to Sign ‘Compact’ of Operational Principles. Who is Tilly Norwood? #PoliticsPA

10/2 Playbook: Quinnipiac’s Pennsylvania Poll

60% Approve of Shapiro Performance. Here is the PoliticsPA Playbook

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 8d

QU Poll: 3 in 5 Pennsylvanians Approve of Shapiro's Job Performance

Highest job approval rating for governor since Quinnipiac began asking in June 2023

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 8d

Quinnipiac Poll | Sep 25-29 | 1547 RV | MOE 3.3

Gov. Josh Shapiro has 60% job approval, +32 favorability rating (60-28).

Leads Stacy Garrity 55-39 and Doug Mastriano 56-39 in hypothetical governor races.

Leads VP JD Vance 53-43 in hypothetical 2028 presidential contest #PoliticsPA

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 8d

Here are just some of the social media reactions.
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The Blame Game

The government shuts down and it's time for America's favorite game show ... "Who's. To. Blame."

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 8d

It's time for America's favorite game show: "Who's. To. Blame."

The shutdown of the federal government is in its first hours but that did not stop Pennsylvania's elected leaders from pointing fingers and assessing blame in an attempt to affix responsibility to the other side. #PoliticsPA

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 8d

BREAKING: The Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain as a Federal Reserve Board Governor for now.

The court schedules oral arguments for January on DOJ's request to allow Trump's purported firing of Cook to take effect during litigation.

(ORDER LIST: 606 U.S.)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2025

ORDER IN PENDING CASE

25A312 TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF U.S., ET AL. V. COOK, LISA D.

The application for stay presented to The Chief Justice and
by him referred to the Court is deferred pending oral argument in
January 2026. The Clerk is directed to establish a briefing
schedule for amici curiae and any supplemental briefs responding
to amici.

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 8d

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Fitzpatrick Says He Will Not Accept Salary During Government Shutdown

"Withhold any and all payments to me for the entire duration of any lapse in government funding."

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 8d

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-01) said that he will not accept his salary during the federal government shutdown.

He called out "colleagues who voted against the bipartisan, bicameral funding bill" that would have avoided the shutdown, saying "put your money where your mouth is." #PoliticsPA

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 8d

🗞️ In Today’s Playbook. Government Shutdown Begins as Nation Faces New Period of Uncertainty. Shapiro Explains Impact of Federal Shutdown On PA. Experts Slam Trump Administration on Tylenol and Autism Link. Millennials Are Quitting the Homebuying Hunt. #PoliticsPA
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10/1 Playbook: The Government Is Closed

Federal Shutdown Underway. Here is the PoliticsPA Playbook

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Congressman Chris Deluzio @deluzio.house.gov · 8d

Republicans just shut down the federal government. Here's what I think of their foolishness.

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Jeff Warren @jeffwarren.bsky.social · 8d

Let’s get this straight. It’s very simple.

Republicans control the United States House of Representatives.

Republicans control the United States Senate.

A Republican occupies the White House.

Republicans have shut down the federal government.

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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 9d

With the state budget impasse now at 92 days with no end in sight, Senate Republicans are making a move to alleviate pressures felt by those denied funding. #PoliticsPA www.politicspa.com/senate-repub...

Senate Republicans Move to Alleviate Financial Pressures During Budget Impasse

Introduce Legislation Providing Loan Interest Forgiveness to Counties and Head Start

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