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Food prices are rising and now even members of Congress are complaining about shocking bills at the grocery store. Check out my story on the connection between ethanol and food prices, and what our lawmakers are doing about it. Watch...

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Senator Arlen Specter wrote a column in the Washington Post, defending the Shield Law. This is a federal bill would support a journalist's right to protect confidential sources. Check out the Senator's column....

Jacqueline Policastro column. ]]> tag:www.goerie.thinkhost.com,2008:/mt/washington//40.4076 2008-05-06T01:09:34Z 2008-05-06T02:10:29Z

Tomorrow Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama might seal the deal. Clinton's momentum coming off her win in Pennsylvania paired with Obama's Reverend Wright troubles could help propel her closer to the nomination, and position her to gain heavy super delegate...

Jacqueline Policastro again this time around. It's easy to be confused with big names like the NY Times, CBS News, Gallup, Los Angeles Times, Marist Institute, Quinnipiac University, USA Today/CNN, Washington Post/ABC News, and Pew all in the polling business. Today I talked with Carroll Doherty, Associate Director at the Pew Research Center. When I asked him who he thinks will come out on top tomorrow he said, "Predictions are for suckers." Even the pollsters are confused! And I don't blame him, because if there is one thing we've learned this election season, it's that the polls can certainly be wrong. ]]> tag:www.goerie.thinkhost.com,2008:/mt/washington//40.3994 2008-04-30T18:08:50Z 2008-04-30T20:29:06Z

Kathy Dahlkemper is in DC. On April 22nd she beat the other Democratic candidates for the chance to take on seven term Congressman Phil English in the battle for the 3rd Congressional district. It's her first trip to Washington since...

Jacqueline Policastro Kathy Dahlkemper is in DC. On April 22nd she beat the other Democratic candidates for the chance to take on seven term Congressman Phil English in the battle for the 3rd Congressional district. It's her first trip to Washington since she announced her candidacy. Dahlkemper says she's happy to be in Washington, a town that she loves. During her two day stay she's meeting with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. This arm of the Democratic party is expected to pump big money into Dahlkemper's campaign fund. Watch some of the raw video of my interview with Dahlkemper HERE ]]> tag:www.goerie.thinkhost.com,2008:/mt/washington//40.3970 2008-04-29T11:18:21Z 2008-04-30T18:08:44Z

This weekend's White House Correspondents' Association Dinner was one of the biggest DC social events of the year. During the event, Erie native Tom Ridge sat with me for a while, and we talked about his political future. Ridge told...

Jacqueline Policastro This weekend's White House Correspondents' Association Dinner was one of the biggest DC social events of the year. During the event, Erie native Tom Ridge sat with me for a while, and we talked about his political future. Ridge told me it would be tough to leave the private sector, and the freedom that comes along with it. He now runs Ridge Global, a strategic consulting company, that he says is doing very well. (I've been to the office and talked with his staff. They all confirm the same.) I asked Ridge about the chance that he might become VP or hold a high cabinet office if McCain wins the White House. Ridge didn't rule out any position, but just shrugged his shoulders and said, "We'll see." So I guess we will... I also spoke with John McCain's mother, Roberta McCain, at the Bloomberg afterparty. She told me she feels sorry for Hillary Clinton and thinks the media is too tough on her. While that was a bit surprising, she also mentioned one other thing--how much she loves Mitt Romney! That's funny, I seem to remember a little incident when elder McCain took a swipe at Romney, saying Mormons were to blame for the scandal that rocked the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. But hey, I guess if I were 96 and out partying at 2 in the morning I might get my stories mixed up too...]]> tag:www.goerie.thinkhost.com,2008:/mt/washington//40.3867 2008-04-23T03:34:02Z 2008-05-01T16:15:06Z

I met up with Congressman Phil English just after the Democrats announced strong numbers for Kathy Dahlkemper. Watch what he had to say about facing Dahlkemper this fall HERE While English's first response was the typical political spin, check out...

Jacqueline Policastro HERE While English's first response was the typical political spin, check out what he said next HERE He's asking for Kathy Dahlkemper to release her tax returns--in what looks like an effort to paint her as a wealthy, out of touch candidate. Dahlkemper told me her forms will not only show her personal income but also the health of her business. English also mentioned he wants to ensure that this campaign is "positive." Let's see how long both candidates can uphold that promise... ]]> tag:www.goerie.thinkhost.com,2008:/mt/washington//40.3866 2008-04-23T03:21:54Z 2008-04-23T03:33:11Z

MSNBC AND CNN ARE PROJECTING HILLARY CLINTON AS THE WINNER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PRIMARY. THE LATEST NUMBERS ARE CLINTON 55% AND OBAMA 45%...

Jacqueline Policastro MSNBC AND CNN ARE PROJECTING HILLARY CLINTON AS THE WINNER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA PRIMARY. THE LATEST NUMBERS ARE CLINTON 55% AND OBAMA 45% tag:www.goerie.thinkhost.com,2008:/mt/washington//40.3861 2008-04-23T01:35:49Z 2008-04-23T01:40:46Z

The latest numbers in the Democratic primary race for PA's 3rd District: KATHY DAHLKEMPER: 12,514 KYLE FOUST: 8,027 TOM MYERS: 4,013 MIKE WALTNER: 2,986 I just got back from Gino's where Phil English supporters are camped out waiting for the...

Jacqueline Policastro The latest numbers in the Democratic primary race for PA's 3rd District: KATHY DAHLKEMPER: 12,514 KYLE FOUST: 8,027 TOM MYERS: 4,013 MIKE WALTNER: 2,986 I just got back from Gino's where Phil English supporters are camped out waiting for the results. They say he's ready to take on Dahlkemper. tag:www.goerie.thinkhost.com,2008:/mt/washington//40.3843 2008-04-22T21:30:36Z 2008-04-22T23:06:48Z

The fate of the battle for the Democratic nomination lies in the hands of Pennsylvania voters. The two democratic rivals--Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama topped off six weeks of campaigning today, with Clinton saying Pennsylvania is the road to Pennsylvania...

Jacqueline Policastro The fate of the battle for the Democratic nomination lies in the hands of Pennsylvania voters. The two democratic rivals--Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama topped off six weeks of campaigning today, with Clinton saying Pennsylvania is the road to Pennsylvania Avenue, and Obama calling himself the underdog. Clinton has the advantage in the final polls, and for the first time in decades PA voters will play a pivotal role in the nominating contest. ]]> tag:www.goerie.thinkhost.com,2008:/mt/washington//40.3827 2008-04-21T22:59:12Z 2008-04-21T23:12:46Z

Kyle Foust and Mike Waltner were out at the Chelsea Clinton Rally today. Here's a bit of what they had to say about tomorrow's tight primary race for the 3rd district. KYLE FOUST MIKE WALTNER...

Jacqueline Policastro KYLE FOUST MIKE WALTNER ]]> tag:www.goerie.thinkhost.com,2008:/mt/washington//40.3826 2008-04-21T22:29:43Z 2008-04-22T15:29:55Z

Today Chelsea Clinton made her way to Erie for the second time this campaign season. She met with voters during an outdoor rally at noon in Perry Square. Chelsea called the event "Your Future. It's Bright." She's now meeting with...

Jacqueline Policastro Today Chelsea Clinton made her way to Erie for the second time this campaign season. She met with voters during an outdoor rally at noon in Perry Square. Chelsea called the event "Your Future. It's Bright." She's now meeting with Hillary and Bill for a rally at the University of Pennsylvania. Check out my story on Chelsea's visit HERE ]]> tag:www.goerie.thinkhost.com,2008:/mt/washington//40.3819 2008-04-20T22:27:03Z 2008-04-20T23:54:58Z

Check out my exclusive interview with GE Transportation CEO John Dineen, where we talk about this week's GE Shareholders meeting and the future of GE Transportation. Watch the raw interview HERE...

Jacqueline Policastro Check out my exclusive interview with GE Transportation CEO John Dineen, where we talk about this week's GE Shareholders meeting and the future of GE Transportation. Watch the raw interview HERE ]]> tag:www.goerie.thinkhost.com,2008:/mt/washington//40.3761 2008-04-18T00:38:25Z 2008-04-20T23:53:47Z

I spent this whirlwind week covering the Pope's historic visit to the United States. He was greeted at Andrews Air Force Base. On Tuesday the pontiff received a formal arrival ceremony and birthday celebration from the President. Check out...

Jacqueline Policastro I spent this whirlwind week covering the Pope's historic visit to the United States. He was greeted at Andrews Air Force Base. On Tuesday the pontiff received a formal arrival ceremony and birthday celebration from the President. Check out my report from the White House HERE The Pope also spoke to Bishops from around the nation. Erie's Bishop Donald Trautman traveled to Washington for the event. Pope Benedict even met with lead Catholic educators, including the presidents of Mercyhurst College and Gannon University. Watch my live report from Catholic University HERE The Pope will now move on to New York where he will address the United Nations, hold a Mass for clergy at St. Patrick's Cathedral, visit Ground Zero, and say Mass at Yankees Stadium. ]]> tag:www.goerie.thinkhost.com,2008:/mt/washington//40.3739 2008-04-16T01:21:41Z 2008-04-20T23:56:45Z

Chris Matthews, host of "Hardball" on MSNBC, could be our next U.S. Senator. The PA native was on Comedy Central last night where he said, "I wanted to be a Senator." A few weeks back at a social event here...

Jacqueline Policastro Chris Matthews, host of "Hardball" on MSNBC, could be our next U.S. Senator. The PA native was on Comedy Central last night where he said, "I wanted to be a Senator." A few weeks back at a social event here in Washington, Matthews told me face to face that he's seriously considering a run, and that he wants Senator Arlen Specter's seat in 2010. Since it was a private conversation, I didn't report it. But after MSNBC replayed clips of Matthews declaring his desire for the Senate seat, I figured it's certainly safe to talk about. Also today, Senator Specter announced that he has been diagnosed with an early recurrence of Hodgkin’s disease. Hodgkin’s disease is a cancer of the lymph system. It's expected that Specter will continue to perform all the duties of his office as well as activities associated with his candidacy for re-election.]]> tag:www.goerie.thinkhost.com,2008:/mt/washington//40.3683 2008-04-10T13:25:41Z 2008-04-10T16:34:14Z

On Tuesday I was a panelist in a debate with the Democrats vying for the chance to take on Phil English in the 3rd Congressional district. Check out the video HERE...

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