News Headlines A tougher battle for the 'burbs The Philadelhia Inquirer: August 7, 2005 In early polls, Santorum trails his likely Democratic opponent, State Treasurer Bob Casey Jr., and regional breakdowns show that the percentage of voters saying the senator deserves reelection is lower in the Philadelphia suburbs than elsewhere. Read the full article. Weather ad blasts Santorum The Philadelhia Inquirer: July 26, 2005 A bill introduced by the senator would privatize the National Weather Service, the group's union says. Read the full article. Top Politico Filters his Interviewers Patriot News: July 26, 2005 Addressing a Patriot News reporter on a conference call for the Catholic Press: "You're not going to be on this call, and you're not going to ask a question," Santorum ordered.  Read the full article. Senator's New Chapter Of Political Risk Philadelphia Inquirer: July 24, 2005 "The frankness with which he lays out his beliefs is sometimes difficult to deal with, with some of my people," said George Bochetto, a Philadelphia lawyer who raises money for Santorum in Southeastern Pennsylvania. "It is going to be tougher and tougher to raise money." Read the full article. Hypocrisy Alert: Senator's Book At Odds With His Life Philadelphia Daily News: July 22, 2005 PLEASE excuse the blood drops splattered across my column. I've been reading Sen. Rick Santorum's book, "It Takes A Family: Conservatism and the Common Good," and my blood pressure got so high the veins burst in my eyeballs. Read the full article. Senator's Book Puts Blame On Liberalism Philadelphia Inquirer: July 7, 2005 U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum confronts liberalism as the primary source of America's troubles in his first book, It Takes a Family, an account of his conservative philosophy that has already become a campaign football. Read the full article. Santorum Book Stirs Debate On Child Care Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: July 7, 2005 Santorum's new book, "It Takes A Family: Conservatism and the Common Good," lays out a vision of a traditional family in which one parent works while the other stays at home with the children while they are young, on the grounds that it's best for the kids. Read the full article. Pennsylvania Teachers Endorse Casey in next year's Senate race AP: June 25, 2005 AFT Pennsylvania, an affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers, said it is the first union to endorse Casey for the Senate. Casey, a Democrat, hopes to oust Rick Santorum, the Senate's third-ranking Republican, in the November 2006 election. Read the full article. Storm Brewing Over Weather Service Access ABC News: May 19, 2005 A storm is brewing in Congress about a vital government function Americans depend upon: weather forecasting. Read the full article. Poll gives Casey 14-point lead over Santorum Philadelphia Inquirer: April 20, 2005 Democrat Robert P. Casey Jr. holds a 14-percentage-point lead over Republican Sen. Rick Santorum in the 2006 campaign for Santorum's seat, according to an independent poll released Wednesday. Read the full article. Rallying Democrats, Dean blasts Santorum Philadelphia Inquirer: March 31, 2005 The party chairman criticized the Pa. senator on issues of honesty. He also urged a focus on attacking the President's Social Security plan. Read the full article. Santorum's return is No. 1 GOP Goal Philadelphia Inquirer: March 23, 2005 Democrats have said he is their top target in 2006 and aim to pit Robert P. Casey Jr. against him. Read the full article. The 'big tent' of the Democrats CNN.com: March 22, 2005 In what is still seen as a gratuitous snub of the approximately two out of five Democratic voters who, according to independent surveys, consider themselves to be "pro-life" on the abortion issue, Pennsylvania's pro-life Gov. Robert P. Casey was denied the chance to speak at the 1992 Democratic convention. Read the full article. Risk of run worth it. Philadelphia Inquirer: March 13, 2005 Deciding to run for the U.S. Senate could defer or dash Robert P. Casey Jr.'s dream to be governor of Pennsylvania, but he said he had to take that risk to fight an assault on health care and programs for the vulnerable. Read the full article. Excerpts from interview with Casey Philadelphia Inquirer: March 13, 2005 Excerpts from an interview last week with Democratic state Treasurer Robert P. Casey, who is seeking to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum in 2006.  Read the full article. Results of Survey USA Poll Survey USA: March 10, 2005 Results of a recent poll by Survey USA show Bob Casey leading Senator Rick Santorum in the 2006 Senate race.  Click here to view the poll results Casey seeks Santorum's seat; Hafer withdraws bid Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: March 5, 2005 With the early support of the state's Democratic leadership, Treasurer Bob Casey Jr. announced yesterday that he will seek the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa.  Read the full article. Casey to take on Santorum for U.S. Senate Philadelphia Inquirer: March 5, 2005 State Treasurer Robert P. Casey Jr. stepped into the 2006 U.S. Senate race yesterday against incumbent Rick Santorum, setting up a campaign between a top Senate conservative and a Democrat who represents the national party's push to broaden its appeal.  Read the full article. Poll suggests Casey could beat Santorum Philadelphia Inquirer: February 17, 2005 State Treasurer Bob. Casey Jr. stands as the strongest of several potential Democratic challengers to U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R., Pa.) next year with a lead of five percentage points in a hypothetical matchup, according to a poll released yesterday. Read the full article. Casey leads Santorum in early poll The Patriot-News: February 17, 2005 WASHINGTON - Fresh off a winning statewide campaign, state Treasurer Bob Casey Jr. is the only potential challenger who would defeat U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum in next year's election, according to a new poll. Read the full article. Casey leads Santorum in Pennsylvania senate race, Quinnipiac University Poll finds QU Daily: February 16, 2005 Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum trails State Treasurer Robert Casey, Jr., a possible Democratic challenger, 46 – 41 percent, in an early look at the 2006 Senate race, according to a Quinnipiac poll released today. Another 11 percent are undecided. Read the full article. Press Releases HAFER ENDORSES CASEY FOR U. S. SENATE June 7, 2005 In an emailed letter to over 35,000 activists, Barbara Hafer today announced her support of Bob Casey's campaign to unseat U.S. Senator Rick Santorum. In the letter, Hafer, a former state Treasurer and Auditor General, said "[i]f we are going to retire Rick Santorum, the Democratic Party must stand united in supporting a candidate that can score a win for Pennsylvania families."Read the full release. MONTCO Democrats Endorse Casey For U.S. Senate April 25, 2005 The Montgomery County Democratic Committee (MCDC) has unanimously endorsed state Treasurer Robert P. Casey, Jr. for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Republican Rick Santorum. In doing so, the county Democrats became the first county organization in Pennsylvania to endorse Casey. Read the full release. Bob Casey to run for U.S. Senate in 2006 March 4, 2005 Pennsylvania State Treasurer Bob Casey said today that he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2006 against incumbent Republican Senator Rick Santorum.  Casey will make a formal announcement of his candidacy at a later date. Read the full release.