Tag: Harrisburg

Former FEC Chair: $110,000 Depasquale campaign finance violation is most egregious case in 20 years

According to a former FEC chair, Eugene DePasquale has committed a $110,000 campaign finance violation, being one of the most egregious cases seen by the former Federal Election Commissioner in 20 years.

‘Stand Your Ground’ – Gun Rights Rally will be held in Harrisburg on Monday, June 8, at 10 a.m.

An event advertisement that has generated interest from over 10,000 people on Facebook is advocating for attendees to “come out armed.”
However, an event organizer has clarified that the rally is concealed carry only, and they are advising that no rifles, or long guns be brought to the event in Harrisburg.

Brandon Flood personally supports regulating assault weapons with magazine of 10+ rounds

Brandon Flood advocates for black gun ownership, but also said he does support a “more rigorous process” to regulate any assault weapon that has the capability to hold a magazine of ten or more rounds. He said that he does not support a full ban on assault rifles. Flood adamantly declared this stance to be his personal opinion, not his official position as the Pa Secretary of Pardons, appointed by Lt. Governor Fetterman.

TV news anchor Kyle Rogers calls ABC27 reporter the male version of a “Karen” on Twitter

Karen is a mocking slang term for an entitled, obnoxious, middle-aged white woman. (Dictionary.com)

Dr. Levine should have immediately announced the removal of mother from nursing home: Pa House Speaker

Pennsylvania State House Speaker Mike Turzai said it should have immediately been made public when Dr. Levine removed her mother from her nursing home.
Dr. Levine’s actions have been likened to an insider trading scandal by Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

Harrisburg announces street closures downtown during protest on Friday, May 15; suggested protest route

Harrisburg will be closing off much of the downtown neighborhood to thru traffic on Friday, May 15th starting at 8:00 A.M., including the intersections at 2nd & Forster and Third & Forster, and encouraging protesters to follow the demarcated route of 2nd-to-Forster-to-Third and the Capitol Steps.

CNN shutdown by ‘Pennsylvania Steve’ when reporter blames Trump for protest in Harrisburg

One attendee who was interviewed shut the reporter down when he suggested that the protest wasn’t about the rights of Pennsylvanians, but was perhaps a rally to support President Trump. The reporter pressed into the partisan divide by alluding to “most Republicans.”

VIDEO: Harrisburg Mayor spotted at bookstore without face mask, disregarding Governor’s orders, CDC

During the anti-lockdown protest in Harrisburg, progressive Mayor Eric Papenfuse was questioned about not wearing a face mask in public, despite the recommendations of the CDC, and order by Governor Tom Wolf.

Counter-protesters plan to disrupt anti-lockdown event in Harrisburg

“Everyone is worried about access to the hospital. If the access to the hospital is not protected, it will fall to the top decision makers within the City of Harrisburg’s government,” one city resident commented. “They had 3 days to get emergency management in place.”