PA Special election 2/13 balance of power in house---PMI endorses the (R)

**mikelets456** · February 2nd, 2024, 10:12 AM

PA Manufacturers’ Association endorses Republican Cabanas in 140th district special election

Candace Cabanas, the Republican running in the special election for the 140th House District, has received the Pennsylvania Manufacturer Association’s (PMI) endorsement.

The trade association represents more than a half million employees on “our shop floors and millions of additional jobs throughout our supply chain and distribution networks,” said Executive Director Carl Marrara. Statewide, it represents the $101.95 billion manufacturing sector in public policy.

At a Wednesday press conference, Marrara said his organization favors pro-growth economic policies that “reduce the baseline costs of creating and keeping jobs in our commonwealth.”

“Job creators in the 140th District need reliable and affordable access to energy, sensible and predictable taxation, and a prepared and available workforce to be competitive, to drive down inflationary forces, and to attract new business investment to our commonwealth.”

The Democrat-controlled House “has failed to govern on these important

https://broadandliberty.com/2024/02/...cial-election/

**Walleye Hunter** · February 2nd, 2024, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by mikelets456

PA Manufacturers* Association endorses Republican Cabanas in 140th district special election

Candace Cabanas, the Republican running in the special election for the 140th House District, has received the Pennsylvania Manufacturer Association*s (PMI) endorsement.

The trade association represents more than a half million employees on *our shop floors and millions of additional jobs throughout our supply chain and distribution networks,* said Executive Director Carl Marrara. Statewide, it represents the $101.95 billion manufacturing sector in public policy.

At a Wednesday press conference, Marrara said his organization favors pro-growth economic policies that *reduce the baseline costs of creating and keeping jobs in our commonwealth.*

*Job creators in the 140th District need reliable and affordable access to energy, sensible and predictable taxation, and a prepared and available workforce to be competitive, to drive down inflationary forces, and to attract new business investment to our commonwealth.*

The Democrat-controlled House *has failed to govern on these important

https://broadandliberty.com/2024/02/...cial-election/

I don't place much value on endorsements but thanks for the alert. I'm not optimistic but would be thrilled to see a win for us here.

**Walleye Hunter** · February 2nd, 2024, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by mikelets456

PA Manufacturers’ Association endorses Republican Cabanas in 140th district special election

Candace Cabanas, the Republican running in the special election for the 140th House District, has received the Pennsylvania Manufacturer Association’s (PMI) endorsement.

The trade association represents more than a half million employees on “our shop floors and millions of additional jobs throughout our supply chain and distribution networks,” said Executive Director Carl Marrara. Statewide, it represents the $101.95 billion manufacturing sector in public policy.

At a Wednesday press conference, Marrara said his organization favors pro-growth economic policies that “reduce the baseline costs of creating and keeping jobs in our commonwealth.”

“Job creators in the 140th District need reliable and affordable access to energy, sensible and predictable taxation, and a prepared and available workforce to be competitive, to drive down inflationary forces, and to attract new business investment to our commonwealth.”

The Democrat-controlled House “has failed to govern on these important

https://broadandliberty.com/2024/02/...cial-election/

I don't place much value on endorsements but thanks for the alert. I'm not optimistic but would be thrilled to see a win for us here.

**mikelets456** · February 2nd, 2024, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Walleye Hunter

I don't place much value on endorsements but thanks for the alert. I'm not optimistic but would be thrilled to see a win for us here.

I think this is one we can win---but like you, I fear "the cheat" and inept, idiotic voters that simply are voting to "kill babies".

**JenniferG** · February 2nd, 2024, 01:23 PM

Repeal 19th amendment and not worry about silly voters.

**GeneCC** · February 4th, 2024, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by JenniferG

Repeal 19th amendment and not worry about silly voters.

I guess that the fallout of the Dobbs decision was not enough for some folks?

**GeneCC** · February 4th, 2024, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by mikelets456

PA Manufacturers* Association endorses Republican Cabanas in 140th district special election

Candace Cabanas, the Republican running in the special election for the 140th House District, has received the Pennsylvania Manufacturer Association*s (PMI) endorsement.

In sad contrast..... the school board member who is running against her.

"*In Harrisburg, (if elected) I will work with our Democratic majority to make real change in people*s lives. I will work to lower the cost of living, help keep people in their homes, fully fund our publicschools, and always protect a woman*s right to choose,* Prokopaik said in a statement released by the party.'

https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/ne...e/71960168007/

A Democrat is leaving the seat.