Republican's resignation shifts power back to Democrats in PA house

[mikelets456]

The resignation of a Republican lawmaker in the previously deadlocked Pennsylvania House of Representatives has put the balance of power back to Democrats, ahead of a special election next week for another vacant position.

Rep. Joe Adams, R-Pike, resigned on Friday, saying previously that medical news had changed his focus.

“It has been an honor to serve you, the citizens of Pike and Wayne counties, in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives,” he said in a prepared statement. “Taking care of my family, understandably, must now be my priority. I will continue to work locally to help our community, its organizations, businesses and people.”

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news...ction/3772179/

[MARINE DIVISION TWO]

Whatever happenned to Defend our Constitution until death ? Just like any Military understands to fight to the death !

[Ronin]

Whatever happenned to Defend our Constitution until death ? Just like any Military understands to fight to the death !

Show me in the PA General Assembly's Oath of Office where it says "Defend the Constitution until Death".

[Carson]

Whatever happenned to Defend our Constitution until death ? Just like any Military understands to fight to the death !

What?! Dude probably got some poor medical news and decided to enjoy what remaining time he has left.

[Qtrborecrazy]

And the man that wants Adams seat is not the greatest. Jeff Olsomer is our township supervisor and he*s like a little Hilter. He couldn*t control his township meetings so he pays the Constable to come in for scare tactics. Olsomer is not good, he*s part of the Good Ole Boys club here. Township has 750 people and 17 miles of roads. We have 3 secretaries and one is being paid 85 per hour, 2 full time road guys, 2 part time road guys, and 2 temporary road guys. Jeff and the other2 supervisors just voted to have themselves a 401k retirement fund. So people of Wayne county beware of Olsomer.

[bogey1]

And the man that wants Adams seat is not the greatest. Jeff Olsomer is our township supervisor and he*s like a little Hilter. He couldn*t control his township meetings so he pays the Constable to come in for scare tactics. Olsomer is not good, he*s part of the Good Ole Boys club here. Township has 750 people and 17 miles of roads. We have 3 secretaries and one is being paid 85 per hour, 2 full time road guys, 2 part time road guys, and 2 temporary road guys. Jeff and the other2 supervisors just voted to have themselves a 401k retirement fund. So people of Wayne county beware of Olsomer.

Sounds like the town folk need to administer a little street justice, or vote them out.

[MikeinPhilly]

Doesn't the D who just went to rehab cancel this out? At least for the time being?

[mikelets456]

And the man that wants Adams seat is not the greatest. Jeff Olsomer is our township supervisor and he*s like a little Hilter. He couldn*t control his township meetings so he pays the Constable to come in for scare tactics. Olsomer is not good, he*s part of the Good Ole Boys club here. Township has 750 people and 17 miles of roads. We have 3 secretaries and one is being paid 85 per hour, 2 full time road guys, 2 part time road guys, and 2 temporary road guys. Jeff and the other2 supervisors just voted to have themselves a 401k retirement fund. So people of Wayne county beware of Olsomer.

Maybe you should run for the position?

[knight0334]

Doesn't the D who just went to rehab cancel this out? At least for the time being?

I'm sure a fellow D will cast their votes.. (note the sarcasm)

[Qtrborecrazy]

Maybe you should run for the position?

I*ll need 2 more that think like me for any thing to change. Good ole boys club runs strong up here.