PoliticsPA
Type of site | Political News |
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Available in | English |
Owner | Larry Ceisler, Jeff Jubelirer, David Urban (2010 – present) Ceisler Jubelirer (2007–2010) Publius Group (2001–2007) |
Created by | Sy Snyder (pseudonym) |
URL | www |
Commercial | No |
Registration | No |
Launched | October 21, 2001[1] |
Current status | active |
PoliticsPA.com is a website centered on the politics of Pennsylvania.
Content
The website reports on political and campaign news in Pennsylvania, from the state legislature up to federal races. The editors write occasional features, like the weekly "Up & Down" scorecard and one-off lists like "Harrisburg's Smartest Staffers" and "Best Dressed Lobbyist" lists.[2] In addition, PoliticsPa.com accepts anonymous tips; In 2012, it was the first news source to report that Tom Smith would challenge Bob Casey in the United States Senate race, as well as the fact that Governor Tom Corbett had endorsed Steve Welch in the contest. In 2004, it was the first news source to report in 2004 that Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter would face Pat Toomey in the Republican primary and that Joe Hoeffel would seek the Democratic nomination that year.[3] On occasion, the website hosts original documents including political television and radio ads, campaign fliers, and controversial letters.[2]
The editors of the website operate under the
Influence
By 2003, the site had become a popular fixture among political junkies and insiders, focusing on detailed political minutiae and "scuttlebutt."[3] In spite of the small size of this audience, PoliticsPA.com became one of the "most influential forces in state political circles."[2] Observers have compared it to the Drudge Report and subscription-based news sites the National Journal's The Hotline and Capitolwire.[2]
The website grew from 11,000 hits per month at its launch on October 22, 2001, to almost 40,000 hits per month in April 2004. In the run up to the 2012 primary, it received over 150,000 hits per month.[2][4]
History
PoliticsPA was founded on October 22, 2001[1]
The website was created by the Publius Group, a
In 2005, the
References
- ^ a b "Sy Snyder, one year later". PoliticsPA. October 2002. Archived from the original on February 2, 2003.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Adams, Helen Colwell (2003-07-06). "PoliticsPA a powerful if mysterious player". Lancaster Sunday News. Archived from the original on 2007-10-13. Retrieved 2008-10-23.
- ^ a b c Jordan, Lara Jakes (2003-07-14). "Web site offers political grist for Pa.'s rumor mill". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Associated Press. Archived from the original on 2007-10-13. Retrieved 2008-10-23.
- ^ a b "Advertise Info". PoliticsPA, LLC. 2000. Archived from the original on 2007-10-13. Retrieved 2008-10-23.
- ^ "In Pennsylvania, a niche site with wide reach". Columbia Journalism Review. 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
- ^ Cillizza, Chris (2011-09-14). "The Fix's best state-based political blogs, 2011 edition". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
- ^ Gitell, Seth (2003-02-06). "Let the Games Begin". Talking Politics. Boston Phoenix. Retrieved 2008-10-23.
- ^ "Company Information". PoliticsPA. The Publius Group. Archived from the original on 2003-02-27.
- ^ "Ceisler Jubelirer - About". Ceisler Jubelirer LLC. 2007. Archived from the original on October 21, 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-23.
- ^ a b "Historical panel Lighten up". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. 2005-02-16. Retrieved 2008-10-23.