This was the vice principal of Haverford High School. He put this picture on his Instagram account that was friended by many students. Where was the Republican outcry?
A Republican Wonders Where Party Help Was In Delco
By Sharon Devaney
My take on why the Republicans lost Tuesday, from a former Democrat.
I changed parties after Obama’s first term and voted for Trump all three times mostly because I had been permanently handicapped by an illegal.
I got involved in politics after I saw Delco being invaded by greed and corruption starting in the schools. Teachers were forced to stop teaching basic math along with telling time and cursive writing.
The dumbing down of society started with the children who are now young adults. They lack common sense and feel entitled. They lack accountability, respect and discipline. This created the societal problems we have at the moment.
I personally have tried to talk to the Delaware County Republican Party about the core issues which they chose to ignore.
I even sought their endorsement last February for a county council spot.
Get it, I did not.
We have serious problems with the schools, illegal immigration and crime. Stupidity rules here. Many municipalities ban plastic shopping bags which only leads to increased pilfering and decreased customers as people only shop in bag-ban places when they are desperate.
Also, there really are perverts — often protected — in the schools and libraries.
And, yes, progressive organizations like the Savage Sisters seek to destroy neighborhoods while the GOP leadership fiddles.
On Tuesday, I was the minority inspector for the 6-2 and 6-3 wards in Haverford Township where the polling place is in Chestnutwold School.
Check the link. Notice it’s published by the Haverford Democrats. I couldn’t find one from the GOP.
The 6th Ward is a strong Democrat district but the Democrats with whom I interacted were kind to me all day, and respectful. They listened to my input and sympathized with my unsought appointment as a minority inspector for the two precincts
I also have high regards for Pam Lairdieson, who is the poll worker coordinator for Delco.
Pam has worked countless hours on making the election process go easier after every election and has listened to what I and other workers have to say about improving the process.
The sad thing is the last eight-plus years less than five Republicans have listened to me about the problems that have been slid like a snake into Delco.
I really could have used help yesterday. Not one Republican reached out to me when I specifically asked for help.
How is it possible that only one Republican is working is two of the largest precincts in Haverford?
Where are the Republicans?
Judging by their social media postings during the summer campaign season they are in front row seats for Phillies games, taking trips to Italy, and playing with midget Elvis Presley impersonators.
Where was I the last few years?
Working my ass off while the Republican leadership was ghosting me
This indifference is why they lose.
Maybe it’s time to change parties.
Both sides, though, seem to want money and power more than helping the people so what difference would it make.
Radicalism Prompts School Board Write-In Campaign — The revelation of hidden hate by those who made the ballot has compelled a bi-partisan write-in campaign for the Haverford Township School Board.
The write-in ticket is Keith Heinerichs, Tom Thornton, Steve Young and Susan Mingey.
The group says they had been inclined to leave school elections alone until they were shocked — and relatively recently — at the policies being imposed by the board most of which had nothing to do with developing skills in reasoning and discipline much less reading, math and science.
The group is campaigning on protecting student and teachers while keeping all partisan politics out of school decisions.
Parents can now opt their children out of activities that basically groom them for sex acts with adults or promote mutilation that forever renders them unable to create children of their own.
It is expected that the radicals on the ballot will find ways of sabotaging the will of the parents and making these opt-outs difficult.
The group seeking to save the children of HaverfordWhy the four are running
On November 4, four high-profile races will provide insight into how well the voting public has warmed to Trump 47’s agenda. The first three — Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial campaigns, as well as California’s Prop 50, which seeks to redraw the state’s congressional districts to favor Democrats — have been highly publicized. In Virginia and New Jersey, GOP underdogs have closed to within the margin of error that the once-prohibitive favorites enjoyed. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill faces off against former state assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey, and in Virginia, ex-congresswoman Abigail Spanberger goes up against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Governor Gavin Newsom’s Prop 50 is rated a toss-up; Californians have grown tired of the sanctuary state’s love affair with illegal aliens under Newsom and his predecessors. Flying under the national radar, but equally crucial to the GOP’s long-term success, is defeating three incumbent activist Democratic Pennsylvania Supreme Court members who fostered extremist positions outside their authority to rule on, with then-Governor Tom Wolf’s convenient, tacit blessing.
As Pittsburgh-based Washington Examiner journalist Salena Zito reported, the GOP’s drop to its current 5–2 Senate minority position began 10 years ago when all three state court seats were open. Pennsylvania Democrats held a registration advantage of roughly one million voters and enjoyed abundant donor cash. The three Democratic candidates — Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht — raised more than $5.6 million combined, more than double what their Republican and independent opponents collected prior to the general election.
Pennsylvanians of both parties suffered when, in 2015, the GOP lost the Supreme Court majority. The three losses marked a dramatic setback for Pennsylvania Republicans. Although the fear at the time was that the defeat would ripple into the 2016 U.S. Senate and presidential races and undermine the party’s hold on the state legislature, those concerns proved unfounded. The following year, President Donald Trump carried Pennsylvania, Sen. Pat Toomey won reelection, and Republicans performed strongly overall.
Nevertheless, the court’s left-leaning composition had major negative consequences. In one of its most significant moves, in 2018 the court struck down the state’s congressional map just seven years after it had been approved by a bipartisan legislature, then it unilaterally redrew the districts in a way that tilted the balance of power toward Democrats.
The court also exasperated many voters — particularly Republicans, independents, and moderate Democrats — with rulings that expanded the executive branch’s power to impose draconian COVID restrictions and extend mail-in ballot counting deadlines by three days after the polls closed. Pennsylvania was one of the first states to impose a stay-at-home order; Wolf worked closely with his state Secretary of Health, Rachel Levine, to make decisions about elderly COVID care that had fatal results for some senior citizens. By the summer of 2020, around 70% of Pennsylvania’s COVID deaths occurred in nursing homes, leading to renewed criticism that Wolf and Levine readmitted infected patients back into nursing homes and that the Wolf/Levine administration had stopped nursing home health inspections. In a recent Pittsburgh Post-Gazette op-ed, state constitutional scholar Bruce Ledewitz wrote that after the 2015 redistricting that affected elections and COVID-19, the court “has favored Democratic Party interests.”
Former PA Governor Tom Wolf and his Secretary of Health Rachel Levine
The so-called retention vote on the three incumbent judges requires a straight yes or no; none face challengers, and none are allowed to campaign. Should the three lose, Governor Josh Shapiro has the authority to appoint their replacements — assuredly liberals like those voted out and himself. But the rub for Shapiro is that his appointments need approval from the Republican-controlled state Senate.
Only one justice, Democrat Russell Nigro in 2005, has failed a retention vote, an indication of the high bar Republicans must overcome. But keenly aware of the important stakes, the GOP is pouring resources into getting out the “No” vote, and Democrats including Shapiro are stepping up their efforts in kind. Shapiro has waded knee-deep into the state Supreme Court race, a race both parties admit has far-reaching implications for the upcoming 2026 midterms, the 2028 presidential race, and future post-2030 Census redistricting in the swingiest of swing states. A potential 2028 presidential contender himself, Shapiro is featured in a newly launched ad that endorses the three Democratic justices while warning Pennsylvanians that “the threats to our freedoms are very real” — a curious appeal given the statewide COVID shutdowns of schools, churches, and businesses that unilaterally stripped away citizens’ constitutionally protected liberties.
Kamala Harris and Josh Shapiro
Campaign spending on the 2015 race topped $16 million, making it the most expensive state Supreme Court election in U.S. history at the time. Analysts predict the 2025 total spending will exceed the amount spent a decade ago. If even two of the justices are voted out, the GOP would secure a 4–3 Supreme Court majority and would therefore have the upper hand should the 2026 and 2028 elections result in contentious litigation. Also up for grabs: one Superior and Commonwealth court seat, 18 district attorney races, and 32 sheriff races. The stakes for Pennsylvanians are high, and voter turnout — historically low — will be key.
Joe Guzzardi is an Institute for Sound Public Policy analyst. Contact him at jguzzardi@ifspp.org
Delco Dems Have Failed The Homeless — Bob Yantorno notes that Delco’s homeless shelters are filled. He says a surprising number of residents are elderly women.
Bob is running for Upper Darby’s 3rd District Council Seat.
Delaware County has broken its promises to the needy, he says.
And it has.
Oh, if only Delaware County had neato hiking trails.
And maybe a health department with electric cars.
Then all problems would be solved.
That was sarcasm.
The elderly are literally being taxed from their homes due to the incompetence and greed of Delaware County Council. This includes drunken spending on hiking trails, cronyism and a useless health department.
Oh, if only Upper Darby had the millions in its budget that mysteriously disappeared when Vince Rongione — who is the Democrat nominee for county Register of Wills — was running the township.
On the state-wide election ballot for Tuesday, Nov 4, there will only be one “alternative party” candidate, namely Dan Wassmer , wassmer4pa.com, of the newly formed Liberal Party. He’s running for Pennsylvania Superior Court and has top ballot position.
Dan is an adjunct professor at Bucks County Community College in the Business and Innovation Department
He has a Juris Doctor from New York Law School and has his own private law practice.
The Liberal Party of Pennsylvania was founded in 2022 by members of the Pennsylvania Libertarian Party who felt their party was “veering too hard to the right”. Initially, it was the Keystone Party but, in 2024, it joined the US Liberal Party. They have supported March On Harrisburg. Among their 15-point platform is support for cryptocurrency and free markets. He was the only candidate easily found on their website.
According to their website the Liberal Party is organized in 11 states .
As far as “alternative party”candidates for local offices, the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania listed 28 andidates for various local offices. By comparison, my political alma mater, Green Party had but three candidates!
Working Families Party, Pennsylvania which recently won the Philadelphia City Council seat reserved for the top minority party, which is no longer the Republicans lists nine endorsements, all of whom are Democrats. Thus, they’re a minor-league affiliate of the Democrats.
Next we have the PA Forward Party. The National party was founded in 2021 by Andrew Yang.
They have four candidates and are endorsing eight from other parties including GOP candidate sfor Delco Controller, Tommy Feldman, and Philly DA, Pat Dugan.
The Pennsylvania Constitution Party has at least three plus a write-in.
Neither the Pennsylvania Chapters of the American Solidarity Party nor The Socialist Workers Party were able to attain ballot status for any of heir Candidates.
At Least One Delco GOP Leader Is Working — A few hours ago we posted about how life is getting worse in Delaware County, Pa. and its Republican Party — which is on the outs — is fiddling around while it burns.
Well at least one GOP leader is trying to win namely Tessalieni Kelley who is the honcho in Chester.
More Tax Pain Coming For Delco — Wally Nunn, the inimitable former Delaware County, Pa. councilman from when Delaware County Council actually knew how to run things, has a frightening column in Broad and Liberty showing how county residents can expect another crushing tax hike and why it is going to happen.
Beyond simple greed, incompetence and stupidity, we mean.
Several county offices are up for election, Nov. 4, including two council seats.
The Dems have controlled things for quite awhile and the massive decrease in Delco’s quality of life is on them. When the major hospitals close and taxes explode that’s a decrease in quality of life.
So where has the GOP been all summer?
We’ve seen neat-o pixs of candidates at ballgames and house parties but not so much of anything else.
Republican register of wills candidate Meaghan Wagner promised she’d spend the entire election season (figuratively) kneeing incumbent Vince Rongione in the groin.
Rongione is the guy who was forced out as chief administrative officer of Upper Darby in 2023 after millions of dollars disappeared on his watch. The Dems appointed him register of wills job as a reward when the position became vacant with Rachel Ezzell Berry winning a seat on Common Pleas Court.
Can’t say we’ve heard a lot of moans of pain from Vince, Meaghan.
Citizens cannot depend on their party leaders to protect them. Get educated, get motivated and vote for your interest.
In this case it means voting R.
Maybe next time it will mean voting D although the Ds have a lot more work to do to regain trust.
Free tips Democrats: Demand immigration laws be followed, stop celebrating destructive sex acts and understand that men can’t become pregnant.
Voter Registration Bash At Real Hulk Sound Stage — A voter registration/early vote party is happening 6-9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11 at Real Hulk Soundstage, 51 E. 9th St., Chester, Pa.
Host is Chester City GOP Chairman Tessalieni Ali Kelley and it will feature food, drinks and a special surprise guest artist.
Invited are all Libras and everyone who cares about Chester City’s future.
Election Coming And Crickets From Delco GOP — The inimitable Brian Cates pointed out in this post that we are not allowed to see county election records.
“They’re guarded,” he said. “. . . if you press the issue with open records requests, you end up in long, protracted court fights just to SEE what are supposedly ‘public records’.”
He said those who are “really obstinate about making them follow federal election law” may force county officials to destroy federal election records.
This is exactly what happened in Delaware County, Pa., he says.
Here we are with 55 days until the Nov. 4 election and what we’ve heard from the Delco GOP is crickets.
Most of the county doesn’t even know there is a pretty important election. Being contested are two county council seats and several county line offices; Commons Pleas Court seats; municipal and school board races; and seats on the state Commonwealth and Superior courts.
These races are far more important than most citizens realize.
And the Delco GOP is silent except for some lame, disorganized social media stuff.
Ms. Wagner, an Upper Darby councilwoman, knows Rongione from his stint as the township’s chief administrative officer. He was kicked out after the township’s bank accounts had millions less than expected.
Incompetence?
Or worse?
Regardless, Rongione was “punished up” by the Democrats to fill the Register of Wills spot left vacant when Rachel Ezzell Berry was elected to Common Pleas Court.
So where is the ball-busting, Meg? Memes of Vince getting it between the legs would be as entertaining as a midget Elvis.
More so, actually.
We like GOP Chairman Frank Agovino but we can’t say Frank is doing a bang-up job.
Consider Cates’ claim.
The Delco Dems are absolutely hiding election records.
