Archive for November 3rd, 2008

John McCain is the right person to lead America through these difficult economic times. Throughout his life, John McCain has fought for America, putting his Country First, and he is ready to do so again as president.

Election Day is tomorrow and Senator McCain is surging forward in the polls. Our supporters are energized and are making millions of voter contacts each day into the battleground states.

With as many as 10 % of voters still undecided, it is critical that we step up and deliver a record final push. With your help, our campaign is confident that we can win over these remaining undecided voters and ensure victory for John McCain and Governor Palin tomorrow!

We are urging you to make as many phone calls as possible over these final 2 days on behalf of the McCain-Palin ticket. It is time to stand up and fight for a brighter future in America.

Follow this link today to begin making calls: http://www.johnmccain.com/PhoneBank

Regarding the recent article on my appointment of State Rep. Scott Petri for chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development

Two individuals cited in the article were critical of the appointment. Their criticism misses the mark and demonstrates a fundamental lack of understanding of the legislative process.

Scott was appointed to the Appropriations Committee during his first term in the Legislature, an appointment generally reserved only for the most effective and talented representatives. Since his initial appointment, Scott’s respect and seniority among the members of the Appropriations Committee increased – a fact which I witnessed during my tenure as chairmen.

When the chairmanship of the Economic Development Subcommittee became vacant this summer, Scott’s seniority put him first in line for the position. Being very familiar with Scott’s capability as a legislator, I had no hesitation in appointing him. Scott’s subcommittee will play one of the most important roles in managing Pennsylvania’s ongoing national economic crisis.

It was experience and ability that were the only deciding factors in my appointment of Rep. Petri. Politics never entered the equation.

Mario J. Civera Jr.,
Minority chairman
Appropriations Committee