Race is On for Peterson's Seat
MANSFIELD, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District spans hundreds of miles of farmland, forests and small towns across the state's northern tier. It's in the heart of the commonwealth's reliably Republican "T," a region where Democrats have a tough time competing in congressional races.
Democrat Mark McCracken wants to be the exception.
Rep. John Peterson, a Republican, is retiring at the end of this term, his sixth. Sensing an opening, Democrats are riding high hopes that presidential candidate Barack Obama's campaign could influence down-ticket races.
For the full story, go to pennlive.com.
Remember, the Bradford, Kane and Smethport chambers of commerce are hosting a candidates forum -- including McCracken, Thompson and Fryman -- on October 2 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Democrat Mark McCracken wants to be the exception.
Rep. John Peterson, a Republican, is retiring at the end of this term, his sixth. Sensing an opening, Democrats are riding high hopes that presidential candidate Barack Obama's campaign could influence down-ticket races.
For the full story, go to pennlive.com.
Remember, the Bradford, Kane and Smethport chambers of commerce are hosting a candidates forum -- including McCracken, Thompson and Fryman -- on October 2 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
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