The LuLac Edition #4,214, January 28th, 2020

MIKE TURZAI WILL NOT RUN

Turzai in 2018 (Photo: The Morning Call)

Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai, who has been doing battle with Democratic Governor Tom Wolf announced that he will not return as Speaker of the Pa. House. Turzai will remain Speaker and carry out his duties and responsibilities but will not return for another term.
First elected in 2001, Turzai had made a half hearted effort to run for Governor in 2018. He also has been rumored to be in the GOP mix for 2022. But he has dispelled those rumors. One thing is clear, he will not be in the Legislature in 2021 because he chose not to run for his seat. He is opting to end his career after two decades.
But Turzai, who has been a state lawmaker since 2001, announced an expiration date on his tenure as speaker Thursday morning, revealing that he will not be running for re-election to his House seat.
Turzai has been combative but at times polite. He never took his arguments with the Democrats personal either which most likely enraged his Democratic foes.
Look for Turzai to wind up in the public sector after his term ends.

RALLY FOR FAIR TRIAL HELD ON SQUARE

(Photo: Times Leader)

With the Impeachment proceedings going on in the Senate, on Sunday a rally was held to promote a Fair Trial Rally on Public Square. A fair trial of course means witnesses and not a series of tweets by the defendant demeaning a process developed by our Founding Fathers. It was organized by Represent Us and Clean Money Squad, a citizens groups dedicated to political reform.
25 people were supportive as speakers called for the U.S. Senate to allow witness testimony and additional evidence in the ongoing impeachment trial of the President. The rally was a good thing because even though the turnout wasn’t the best, at least this community that Trump carried overwhelmingly in 2016 has made it clear that not all of us have our heads in the sand regarding this act of treason.
Kudos for the effort.