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The article profiles Joe Sestak, a Pennsylvania congressman who is engaged in a battle for the Democratic Party nomination for senator from that state with Arlen Specter, the incumbent. The article notes that Specter, in 2010 a Democrat, was a long time member of the Republican Party. A number of issues are examined including Specter's support from U.S. president Barack Obama and Ed Rendell, the governor of Pennsylvania, and from organized labor. Also examined is Sestak's support for health care reform and the war in Afghanistan.

Focuses on political campaigns of various candidates for Senate from Pennsylvania. Statement that Democrat William J. Green's candidacy to be a cakewalk into the seat of retiring Senate Minority Leader Hugh Scott; Reference to the registration edge of the Democratic Party in the state; Portrayal of Rep. John Heinz as a stooge for former President Richard Nixon by Green; Creation of a virtual intrastate political civil war through the race.

The article highlights the success of gubernatorial candidate Milton Shapp to upset Pennsylvania's Democratic machine in the May 17, 1966 primary, that made him spend more money than any other candidates in the state's history. It states that Shapp has used 1.4 million dollars for the election day and explained in public audit just where some of the money went. It notes that Shapp has made extraordinary efforts to win the support of Philadelphia's huge black community.

Analyzes political trends in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Display of a table, which represents the electoral status of Republicans since 1936; Popularity of Republican and Democratic parties in Pennsylvania; Prediction about the landslide victory of U.S. Presidential candidate Dwight David Eisenhower; Role of the press in popularizing Democratic Party in Philadelphia; Argument that good government is the main factor behind the landslide victory of Democratic party in Philadelphia.

Reports on the re-election bid of Pennsylvania State Senator Rick Santorum in the 2006 elections. Challenge posed by Democratic candidate Bob Casey to his re-election bid; Appraisal of his political skills by Republicans; Overview of his social and political views.

Discusses the diminishing support of traditionally Republican states in the U.S. for the Republican Party, focusing on the state of Pennsylvania. Performance of several Democratic candidates in Pennsylvania elections; Factionalism in the Pennsylvania Republican Party; Advantage of the Democratic Party over the Republican Party.