Need to catch up on all of Larry’s media coverage? Below are highlights from recent media hits with links for the complete articles or press releases.
April 22, 2008
Farnese wins in the 1st district
Larry Farnese has won the Democratic primary in the 1st state Senate District.
View Channel 6 story.
April 17, 2008
Press Release
FARNESE RECEIVES KEY REFORM ENDORSEMENTS; ANDY TOY AND
NEW DIRECTION PHILLY SHOW SUPPORT
April 17, 2008
Farnese joined Senate race to block Dougherty
April 9, 2008
Farnese to remain on ballot, Pa. Supreme Court rules
“The Pennsylvania Supreme Court yesterday rejected an effort by state Senate candidate John J. Dougherty's campaign to have challenger Larry Farnese's name removed from the ballot.” – Philadelphia Inquirer
April 8, 2008
Ties to Farnese cost consultant his SugarHouse casino job
“A consultant to a proposed casino in Fishtown quit after he was told he would lose his contract unless he resigned from Larry Farnese's state Senate campaign or convinced Farnese to support the casino.” – Philadelphia Daily News
April 8, 2008
Dougherty backed by leaders of wards
“In remarks to the ward leaders released later, Farnese cited Dougherty's strong-arm tactics, his break with Brady, and support of Republican candidates such as Rick Santorum as reasons to deny him their support.” – Philadelphia Inquirer
April 7, 2008
Press Release
FARNESE CHALLENGES DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TO
“INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF DEMOCRATS” IN FIRST SENATORIAL ENDORSEMENT
April 4, 2008
Press Release
FARNESE UNVEILS GOOD GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL;
CALLS ON DOUGHERTY TO REVEAL DETAILS OF FEDERAL INVESTIGATION
April 3, 2008
Farnese gets $upport from senators
“State Senate hopeful Larry Farnese unveiled an unusual endorsement package yesterday, tied together with some valuable string - a list of 13 Democratic senators who've pledged a collective $250,000 to boost Farnese's chances.” – Philadelphia Daily News
April 2, 2008
Farnese ad lambastes Dougherty for link to federal investigation
“Attorney Lawrence Farnese is turning up the heat in his state Senate race, with a scorching ad aimed at opponent John Dougherty, business manager of the electricians union.” – Philadelphia Daily News
April 9th, 2008
Larry shined in the first network debate of the campaign
His strong understanding of the issues, poise under pressure and pointed challenges to his opponents' positions proved that Larry is the strongest candidate for State Senate.
March 26th, 2008
Farnese, Clinton backed by lesbian, gay Democrats
“Farnese, who was endorsed Monday night, faces two Democratic opponents, electricians union leader John Dougherty and political activist Anne Dicker, in the April 22 primary to represent the First Senate District. The district has a significant gay and lesbian population.”
March 25, 2008
Press Release
FARNESE ENDORSED BY LARGEST LESBIAN AND GAY ORGANIZATION
March 24, 2008
Press Release
FARNESE SLAMS DOUGHERTY’S CAMPAIGN OVER EXTORTION ATTEMPT
March 24th, 2008
Running down the Senate candidates, after Fumo
“If I were Doc, I wouldn't be drafting my victory speech. He has several potential problems. One of them is Farnese.”
March 24th, 2008
State Senate Candidates differ on casino proposals
“Farnese says he is "not anti-casino" because of the taxes that the city would get in host fees and that the state would use to reduce the city's wage tax. But he supports moving the locations due to concerns about proximity to homes and increased traffic. He also wants new hearings on the casino locations.”
March 18th, 2008
First District candidates woo gayborhood
"At the Liberty City forum, Farnese, 39, who is single and straight,
spoke of "our issues" and how, if elected, he planned to travel to
other parts of the state to make his case."
March 8th, 2008
Judge refuses to disqualify Farnese in race for Fumo seat
"Farnese said yesterday that if he isn't in the race, issues like
public corruption and federal investigations are unlikely to get much
attention from the other candidates."
February 18th, 2008
Channel 6 Action News
“Attorney Lawrence Farnese is also running as a reformer. Among his issues are hand gun control and schools.”
February 14th, 2008
Philadelphia Public Record
“…Larry Farnese, who narrowly lost a challenge to State Rep. Babette Josephs for the 182nd Dist. seat. He had given every indication this was his time to beat the incumbent. He began circulating petitions…”
February 13th, 2008
Philadelphia Daily News
"As expected, community activist Anne Dicker and attorney Lawrence M. Farnese Jr. also filed petitions to join the Senate."
