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Old 03-11-2014, 03:08 PM
 
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This can be another measuring stick as to whether pittsburgh is becoming more open and progressive. What is your guy's take on this? It seems as if Molchany loses then the so called "progressive" moment for Pittsburgh may be short lived.

Redistricting spurs faceoff for Democratic state Reps. Molchany, Readshaw | TribLIVE
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Old 03-11-2014, 04:08 PM
 
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This can be another measuring stick as to whether pittsburgh is becoming more open and progressive. What is your guy's take on this? It seems as if Molchany loses then the so called "progressive" moment for Pittsburgh may be short lived.

Redistricting spurs faceoff for Democratic state Reps. Molchany, Readshaw | TribLIVE
They're both Democrats, so which one is supposed to be the open and tolerant progressive and which one is supposed to be the backwards, mean, hate-mongering conservative? That's how the media usually portrays these things, right?
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Old 03-11-2014, 04:18 PM
 
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Both Ms. Molchany and Mr. Readshaw are quite liberal, I can't see much of a difference between either of them should they be elected.
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Old 03-11-2014, 04:22 PM
 
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Both Ms. Molchany and Mr. Readshaw are quite liberal, I can't see much of a difference between either of them should they be elected.
Really? http://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsbur...nt?oid=1722886
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Old 03-11-2014, 04:25 PM
 
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Also this article, titled "Sharp Differences": Redistricting spurs faceoff for Democratic state Reps. Molchany, Readshaw | TribLIVE
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Old 03-11-2014, 06:04 PM
 
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I am not surprised Molchany didn't receive the endorsement as she is a young progressive when most of the people around here are old and status quo. If she loses I bet she leaves the region. Where would be the incentive for her to stay?
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Old 03-11-2014, 06:13 PM
 
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I am not surprised Molchany didn't receive the endorsement as she is a young progressive when most of the people around here are old and status quo. If she loses I bet she leaves the region. Where would be the incentive for her to stay?

Professional politicians often gain victory after suffering defeat around here. If the Democratic Party doesn't see fit to give her the nomination for this seat this year, that doesn't mean that there aren't other offices where they wouldn't want her to pursue.

In another region, she'd be an unknown and could be seen as a "carpetbagger". She'd have to start from scratch.

Unless Ms. Molchany is looking for a career change, I expect she'll stay around in a bid to become a district justice, councilperson or prothonotary.
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Old 03-12-2014, 02:29 PM
 
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Unless Ms. Molchany is looking for a career change, I expect she'll stay around in a bid to become a district justice, councilperson or prothonotary.

Allegheny County eliminated the Prothonotary position in a restructuring about ten years ago.

My grandfather was on the steps of the City-County Building when Harry Truman came during a campaign stop in 1948. He was introduced to all of the dignitaries. When he was introduced to the Prothonotary, Truman looked in in the eyes and said....

"What in the hell is a Prothonotary?"
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Old 03-12-2014, 02:48 PM
 
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allegheny county eliminated the prothonotary position in a restructuring about ten years ago.

My grandfather was on the steps of the city-county building when harry truman came during a campaign stop in 1948. He was introduced to all of the dignitaries. When he was introduced to the prothonotary, truman looked in in the eyes and said....

"what in the hell is a prothonotary?" :d
lol!
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Old 03-12-2014, 06:37 PM
 
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Allegheny County eliminated the Prothonotary position in a restructuring about ten years ago.

The outlying counties are still served by prothonotaries. Washington, Westmoreland, Greene, they all have them.

If Ms. Molchany fails in her attempt to get the Democratic nomination this spring, there are plenty of places that an aspiring young politician can go.

Greene County Prothonotary, Greene County Government, Pennsylvania


BTW, she hasn't been in office for that terribly long. Mr. Readshaw has served the people for many years and always won pretty handily. I'd be surprised if he didn't win this time.
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