Paul Carpenter, a regular columnist for the Allentown Morning Call, wrote on July 16 that Pennsylvania’s two major parties collude with each other. Specifically, grand jury testimony about the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has revealed that 60% of the contracts for work on the turnpike must go to contractors who have contributed to the party that holds a majority in the State Senate, and 40% to the other major party. Carpenter concludes that the two major parties do not see each other as adversaries, and that they have cooperated to block the rise of any new party. Thanks to Roy Christman for the link.
This is important reading for the citizens of the Commonwealth. This article nails it right on the head. Stuff like this is why the Libertarian, Green, and Constitution parties, the three most viable minor parties, are still having trouble getting on the ballot, and being subject to incredible fines levied against them if they fail.