Jonathan TamariWhat I DoI cover national politics and policy from Washington, D.C., with an emphasis on Pennsylvania and New Jersey.Pa. Democrats aim to appeal to working-class voters with policy, symbolism, and some angerStill stung by their loss in 2016, Pennsylvania Democrats are trying to channel the populism, and sometimes anger, that many voters feel.Jonathan Tamari April 2, 2023Link copied to clipboardBiden’s Philadelphia visit sets the stage for his clash with the GOP, and maybe for his reelection bidPresident Joe Biden presented his federal budget plan to union members in Philadelphia, a plan that will frame the massive debate coming over federal debt and underpin his likely bid for reelection.Jonathan Tamari March 9, 2023Link copied to clipboardHow John Fetterman is handling his Senate duties while hospitalizedSen. John Fetterman's top aides say they're regularly in touch with him about legislation and services in Pennsylvania, hoping to keep up his profile while he's hospitalized.Jonathan Tamari March 6, 2023Link copied to clipboardLocal 98, on the sidelines in Philly’s race for mayor, is more focused on its own union electionLocal 98, the electricians union, is usually a powerful player in races for mayor in Philadelphia. But the union this year appears more focused on a June election for internal control.Chris Brennan, Anna Orso, and Jonathan Tamari March 3, 2023Link copied to clipboardSen. Bob Casey has surgery for prostate cancer, and isn’t expected to need further treatmentSen. Bob Casey will take time to recover, his office said, but is expected to resume his work in the Senate. He is widely expected to announce a reelection bid later this year.Jonathan Tamari Feb. 14, 2023Link copied to clipboardWish you could go to the Super Bowl? So does Eagles fan President Joe Biden.With the entire country watching, President Joe Biden used the opening moments of his State of the Union speech to reference the Eagles and the Super Bowl Sunday.Jonathan Tamari Feb. 8, 2023Link copied to clipboardThe Pa. GOP is sticking with its current leadership despite suffering big 2022 lossesPennsylvania GOP chair Lawrence Tabas said he'll stress the importance of mail voting during the party's winter meeting in Hershey this weekend.Andrew Seidman and Jonathan Tamari Feb. 3, 2023Link copied to clipboardDave McCormick is eyeing another Senate run in Pa. His new book talks Trump, China, and trade.Dave McCormick's new book is just the kind of thing someone might publish if they intend to be a candidate. He says he's undecided on another run for U.S. Senate.Jonathan Tamari March 12, 2023Link copied to clipboardPresident Joe Biden outlines budget proposal in Philly speech; offers encouragement to FettermanBiden rolled out his budget proposal during a speech at a Northeast Philadelphia union hall.Rob Tornoe, Nick Vadala, Jonathan Tamari, and Julia Terruso March 9, 2023Link copied to clipboardBiden to unveil budget, deficit cuts in Philly on Thursday, White House saysPresident Joe Biden's plan will likely serve as an outline of his priorities, and a political marker ahead of an expected reelection bid in 2024.Jonathan Tamari March 6, 2023Link copied to clipboardJohn Fetterman wanted a quiet start in the Senate. His health has upended that.Sen. John Fetterman planned to keep a low profile in the Senate, but his hospitalization for depression has put him back in the national spotlight.Jonathan Tamari and Julia Terruso Feb. 18, 2023Link copied to clipboardPennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman remained hospitalized Thursday evening; doctors rule out a second strokeSen. John Fetterman was hospitalized after feeling lightheaded, but did not show any signs of suffering a stroke, his office said.Julia Terruso, Jonathan Tamari, and Rob Tornoe Feb. 9, 2023Link copied to clipboardBiden unveiled $500M for Philly water upgrades, touted infrastructure billPresident Joe Biden's stop in Philadelphia aimed to highlight his bipartisan infrastructure law and signals how he and fellow Democrats plan to approach the run up to the 2024 election.Jonathan Tamari and Julia Terruso Feb. 7, 2023Link copied to clipboardBiden comes to Philly to cast past accomplishments as a case for 2024 successAs he visits Philadelphia for the Democratic National Committee winter meetings, President Joe Biden plans to highlight what the party has done in his first two years.Jonathan Tamari and Julia Terruso Feb. 3, 2023Link copied to clipboardJoe Biden’s support for John Fetterman: ‘We’re with you, pal’President Joe Biden offered warm wishes to Sen. John Fetterman as he began his budget speech in Northeast Philadelphia.Jonathan Tamari March 9, 2023Link copied to clipboard‘There can be no better venue’: Joe Biden will roll out his budget, and a political marker, in Philly on ThursdayPresident Joe Biden's budget roll out in Philadelphia will serve as a political marker ahead of a likely reelection bid and a more immediate showdown over the country’s borrowing limit.Jonathan Tamari March 8, 2023Link copied to clipboardPenn’s Biden Center has drawn GOP criticism for its Chinese donors, but experts say it’s not unusualRepublicans have questioned the foreign donations to Penn during Joe Biden's time at the school, but educational experts said those gifts were seen across similar elite schools.Jonathan Tamari March 3, 2023Link copied to clipboardSen. John Fetterman has checked into Walter Reed hospital for clinical depressionFetterman’s office said he has struggled with depression for years but that it only became severe in recent weeks.Jonathan Tamari, Julia Terruso, and Abraham Gutman Feb. 16, 2023Link copied to clipboard‘It was definitely unreal’: A ‘dreamer’ and a SEPTA driver were 2 of Pa.’s State of the Union guestsMitzi Colin Lopez, a Coatesville resident, "dreamer," and immigration advocate was a guest of first lady Jill Biden to President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech.Jonathan Tamari Feb. 8, 2023Link copied to clipboardState of the Union: Jill Biden invites Pa. ‘dreamer’ and immigration reform advocateFirst Lady Jill Biden's guests at the State of the Union will include West Chester's Mitzi Colin Lopez, a so-called "dreamer" from Mexico and now an immigration reform advocate.Jonathan Tamari Feb. 7, 2023Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
Pa. Democrats aim to appeal to working-class voters with policy, symbolism, and some angerStill stung by their loss in 2016, Pennsylvania Democrats are trying to channel the populism, and sometimes anger, that many voters feel.Jonathan Tamari April 2, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Pa. Democrats aim to appeal to working-class voters with policy, symbolism, and some angerStill stung by their loss in 2016, Pennsylvania Democrats are trying to channel the populism, and sometimes anger, that many voters feel.Jonathan Tamari April 2, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Biden’s Philadelphia visit sets the stage for his clash with the GOP, and maybe for his reelection bidPresident Joe Biden presented his federal budget plan to union members in Philadelphia, a plan that will frame the massive debate coming over federal debt and underpin his likely bid for reelection.Jonathan Tamari March 9, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Biden’s Philadelphia visit sets the stage for his clash with the GOP, and maybe for his reelection bidPresident Joe Biden presented his federal budget plan to union members in Philadelphia, a plan that will frame the massive debate coming over federal debt and underpin his likely bid for reelection.Jonathan Tamari March 9, 2023Link copied to clipboard
How John Fetterman is handling his Senate duties while hospitalizedSen. John Fetterman's top aides say they're regularly in touch with him about legislation and services in Pennsylvania, hoping to keep up his profile while he's hospitalized.Jonathan Tamari March 6, 2023Link copied to clipboard
How John Fetterman is handling his Senate duties while hospitalizedSen. John Fetterman's top aides say they're regularly in touch with him about legislation and services in Pennsylvania, hoping to keep up his profile while he's hospitalized.Jonathan Tamari March 6, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Local 98, on the sidelines in Philly’s race for mayor, is more focused on its own union electionLocal 98, the electricians union, is usually a powerful player in races for mayor in Philadelphia. But the union this year appears more focused on a June election for internal control.Chris Brennan, Anna Orso, and Jonathan Tamari March 3, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Local 98, on the sidelines in Philly’s race for mayor, is more focused on its own union electionLocal 98, the electricians union, is usually a powerful player in races for mayor in Philadelphia. But the union this year appears more focused on a June election for internal control.Chris Brennan, Anna Orso, and Jonathan Tamari March 3, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Sen. Bob Casey has surgery for prostate cancer, and isn’t expected to need further treatmentSen. Bob Casey will take time to recover, his office said, but is expected to resume his work in the Senate. He is widely expected to announce a reelection bid later this year.Jonathan Tamari Feb. 14, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Sen. Bob Casey has surgery for prostate cancer, and isn’t expected to need further treatmentSen. Bob Casey will take time to recover, his office said, but is expected to resume his work in the Senate. He is widely expected to announce a reelection bid later this year.Jonathan Tamari Feb. 14, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Wish you could go to the Super Bowl? So does Eagles fan President Joe Biden.With the entire country watching, President Joe Biden used the opening moments of his State of the Union speech to reference the Eagles and the Super Bowl Sunday.Jonathan Tamari Feb. 8, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Wish you could go to the Super Bowl? So does Eagles fan President Joe Biden.With the entire country watching, President Joe Biden used the opening moments of his State of the Union speech to reference the Eagles and the Super Bowl Sunday.Jonathan Tamari Feb. 8, 2023Link copied to clipboard
The Pa. GOP is sticking with its current leadership despite suffering big 2022 lossesPennsylvania GOP chair Lawrence Tabas said he'll stress the importance of mail voting during the party's winter meeting in Hershey this weekend.Andrew Seidman and Jonathan Tamari Feb. 3, 2023Link copied to clipboard
The Pa. GOP is sticking with its current leadership despite suffering big 2022 lossesPennsylvania GOP chair Lawrence Tabas said he'll stress the importance of mail voting during the party's winter meeting in Hershey this weekend.Andrew Seidman and Jonathan Tamari Feb. 3, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Dave McCormick is eyeing another Senate run in Pa. His new book talks Trump, China, and trade.Dave McCormick's new book is just the kind of thing someone might publish if they intend to be a candidate. He says he's undecided on another run for U.S. Senate.Jonathan Tamari March 12, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Dave McCormick is eyeing another Senate run in Pa. His new book talks Trump, China, and trade.Dave McCormick's new book is just the kind of thing someone might publish if they intend to be a candidate. He says he's undecided on another run for U.S. Senate.Jonathan Tamari March 12, 2023Link copied to clipboard
President Joe Biden outlines budget proposal in Philly speech; offers encouragement to FettermanBiden rolled out his budget proposal during a speech at a Northeast Philadelphia union hall.Rob Tornoe, Nick Vadala, Jonathan Tamari, and Julia Terruso March 9, 2023Link copied to clipboard
President Joe Biden outlines budget proposal in Philly speech; offers encouragement to FettermanBiden rolled out his budget proposal during a speech at a Northeast Philadelphia union hall.Rob Tornoe, Nick Vadala, Jonathan Tamari, and Julia Terruso March 9, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Biden to unveil budget, deficit cuts in Philly on Thursday, White House saysPresident Joe Biden's plan will likely serve as an outline of his priorities, and a political marker ahead of an expected reelection bid in 2024.Jonathan Tamari March 6, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Biden to unveil budget, deficit cuts in Philly on Thursday, White House saysPresident Joe Biden's plan will likely serve as an outline of his priorities, and a political marker ahead of an expected reelection bid in 2024.Jonathan Tamari March 6, 2023Link copied to clipboard
John Fetterman wanted a quiet start in the Senate. His health has upended that.Sen. John Fetterman planned to keep a low profile in the Senate, but his hospitalization for depression has put him back in the national spotlight.Jonathan Tamari and Julia Terruso Feb. 18, 2023Link copied to clipboard
John Fetterman wanted a quiet start in the Senate. His health has upended that.Sen. John Fetterman planned to keep a low profile in the Senate, but his hospitalization for depression has put him back in the national spotlight.Jonathan Tamari and Julia Terruso Feb. 18, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman remained hospitalized Thursday evening; doctors rule out a second strokeSen. John Fetterman was hospitalized after feeling lightheaded, but did not show any signs of suffering a stroke, his office said.Julia Terruso, Jonathan Tamari, and Rob Tornoe Feb. 9, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman remained hospitalized Thursday evening; doctors rule out a second strokeSen. John Fetterman was hospitalized after feeling lightheaded, but did not show any signs of suffering a stroke, his office said.Julia Terruso, Jonathan Tamari, and Rob Tornoe Feb. 9, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Biden unveiled $500M for Philly water upgrades, touted infrastructure billPresident Joe Biden's stop in Philadelphia aimed to highlight his bipartisan infrastructure law and signals how he and fellow Democrats plan to approach the run up to the 2024 election.Jonathan Tamari and Julia Terruso Feb. 7, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Biden unveiled $500M for Philly water upgrades, touted infrastructure billPresident Joe Biden's stop in Philadelphia aimed to highlight his bipartisan infrastructure law and signals how he and fellow Democrats plan to approach the run up to the 2024 election.Jonathan Tamari and Julia Terruso Feb. 7, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Biden comes to Philly to cast past accomplishments as a case for 2024 successAs he visits Philadelphia for the Democratic National Committee winter meetings, President Joe Biden plans to highlight what the party has done in his first two years.Jonathan Tamari and Julia Terruso Feb. 3, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Biden comes to Philly to cast past accomplishments as a case for 2024 successAs he visits Philadelphia for the Democratic National Committee winter meetings, President Joe Biden plans to highlight what the party has done in his first two years.Jonathan Tamari and Julia Terruso Feb. 3, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Joe Biden’s support for John Fetterman: ‘We’re with you, pal’President Joe Biden offered warm wishes to Sen. John Fetterman as he began his budget speech in Northeast Philadelphia.Jonathan Tamari March 9, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Joe Biden’s support for John Fetterman: ‘We’re with you, pal’President Joe Biden offered warm wishes to Sen. John Fetterman as he began his budget speech in Northeast Philadelphia.Jonathan Tamari March 9, 2023Link copied to clipboard
‘There can be no better venue’: Joe Biden will roll out his budget, and a political marker, in Philly on ThursdayPresident Joe Biden's budget roll out in Philadelphia will serve as a political marker ahead of a likely reelection bid and a more immediate showdown over the country’s borrowing limit.Jonathan Tamari March 8, 2023Link copied to clipboard
‘There can be no better venue’: Joe Biden will roll out his budget, and a political marker, in Philly on ThursdayPresident Joe Biden's budget roll out in Philadelphia will serve as a political marker ahead of a likely reelection bid and a more immediate showdown over the country’s borrowing limit.Jonathan Tamari March 8, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Penn’s Biden Center has drawn GOP criticism for its Chinese donors, but experts say it’s not unusualRepublicans have questioned the foreign donations to Penn during Joe Biden's time at the school, but educational experts said those gifts were seen across similar elite schools.Jonathan Tamari March 3, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Penn’s Biden Center has drawn GOP criticism for its Chinese donors, but experts say it’s not unusualRepublicans have questioned the foreign donations to Penn during Joe Biden's time at the school, but educational experts said those gifts were seen across similar elite schools.Jonathan Tamari March 3, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Sen. John Fetterman has checked into Walter Reed hospital for clinical depressionFetterman’s office said he has struggled with depression for years but that it only became severe in recent weeks.Jonathan Tamari, Julia Terruso, and Abraham Gutman Feb. 16, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Sen. John Fetterman has checked into Walter Reed hospital for clinical depressionFetterman’s office said he has struggled with depression for years but that it only became severe in recent weeks.Jonathan Tamari, Julia Terruso, and Abraham Gutman Feb. 16, 2023Link copied to clipboard
‘It was definitely unreal’: A ‘dreamer’ and a SEPTA driver were 2 of Pa.’s State of the Union guestsMitzi Colin Lopez, a Coatesville resident, "dreamer," and immigration advocate was a guest of first lady Jill Biden to President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech.Jonathan Tamari Feb. 8, 2023Link copied to clipboard
‘It was definitely unreal’: A ‘dreamer’ and a SEPTA driver were 2 of Pa.’s State of the Union guestsMitzi Colin Lopez, a Coatesville resident, "dreamer," and immigration advocate was a guest of first lady Jill Biden to President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech.Jonathan Tamari Feb. 8, 2023Link copied to clipboard
State of the Union: Jill Biden invites Pa. ‘dreamer’ and immigration reform advocateFirst Lady Jill Biden's guests at the State of the Union will include West Chester's Mitzi Colin Lopez, a so-called "dreamer" from Mexico and now an immigration reform advocate.Jonathan Tamari Feb. 7, 2023Link copied to clipboard
State of the Union: Jill Biden invites Pa. ‘dreamer’ and immigration reform advocateFirst Lady Jill Biden's guests at the State of the Union will include West Chester's Mitzi Colin Lopez, a so-called "dreamer" from Mexico and now an immigration reform advocate.Jonathan Tamari Feb. 7, 2023Link copied to clipboard
