Tom Corbett has been a lightning rod of criticism on how he handled the investigation of Jerry Sandusky when he was Attorney General. In the race for state Attorney General, Kathleen Kane, a Democrat, and David Freed, a Republican, have each expressed opinions on whether Corbett's leadership needs further review. The November election will be the first chance that Pennsylvania residents have to make a material statement on their governor.
With neither candidate shining out prior to tonight's presidential debate, we thought maybe some alcohol would liven things up. Check out our five favorite debate drinking games and follow Penn State's commentary on the political showdown on Twitter with the hashtag, #debatePSU.
From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, PSU Votes and Onward State will be set up outside of the HUB, the Pattee Paterno library and East Halls with white boards and dry erase markers asking students the simple question "why are you voting?" Join us in giving Penn State a voice in the up-coming election.
In a first of it's kind event in State College, tonight, Levels Nightclub has decided to host a "Students for Barack Obama" night. While the event is not an official Obama for America campaign event, but rather the "Students for Barack Obama," the purpose of such events is simple; Reengage the student-age voters who were successfully mobilized during Barack Obama's 2008 presidential run.
President Obama recently made a campaign stop in Columbus, and he took the time to do a radio spot with 97.1 The Fan. Of course, being in the middle of Buckeye country, the Penn State situation inevitably came up.
Though the rest of the state of Pennsylvania chose Mitt Romney, the results of yesterday's primary election show that Penn State and State College voters don't have enough faith in the Republican front-runner to beat Barack Obama in November. This college town is still occupied by the Obama zombies that have failed to die out after the craze of 2008 fizzled into the reality we face today of stagnant job growth, a congress rife with conflict, and an ever increasing deficit.