A brief update to supporters on the ballot access filing situation. The campaign has collected plenty signatures with plenty of backups to be listed on the November 2 ballot. These signatures must be filed by August 2, but filing prior to this date simply gives more time for the competition to file a legal challenge, [...]
Tag Archives: pennsylvania
Two Front Page Headlines on the Same Day
“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.” – Thomas Paine Or at least unto a debate. [...]
Morning Call Invites Jake Towne to Debate Dent and Callahan!!!
The district’s largest newspaper, the Morning Call, has invited Jake to debate with the “two-headed, one-party” candidates, incumbent Republican Charles Dent and Democrat John Callahan. The campaign immediately accepted the invitation. The event will be held in October prior to the November 2nd election day at a date, time, and venue to be announced later. [...]
Signatures, Signatures, Signatures
In order to appear on the November general election ballot, Towne for Congress must file 3,629 validated signatures by August 2nd under Pennsylvania law. Currently, the campaign has collected over 3,100 valid signatures so we are close to the required total. However, the campaign fully expects ballot access challenges from the Republocrats who are required [...]
Upcoming June Campaign Events
The campaign’s #1 priority at present is gathering signatures for ballot access. If you are a registered voter in Pennsylvania, you can help either by collecting signatures in the district or signing a petition. Visit here for more details. Friday, June 11 Antiwar Protest in Allentown Time: Noon-1 PM Location: In front of Allentown Courthouse, [...]
Lessons from Greece
Below is the rough transcript of some remarks I made at the campaign’s successful fun-raiser at the American Sandwich Company in Coopersburg on June 6, the 66th anniversary of D-Day. More details on the fundraiser in tomorrow’s post. The event began with a moment of silence for veterans, especially the 5,490 soldiers who have died [...]
Recent Comments