Judge Paul Cozza for Judge

Here is a letter from Judge Paul Cozza. Judge Cozza was appointed to the bench this past summer by Governor Tom Corbett.

Mark Tranquilli for Judge

Here are some mail and handouts from Mark Tranquilli. Mr. Tranquilli is running for judge and according to some he is a front runner for the Democratic Endorsement. He appears to have a pretty good record of public service. Although he did take a little heat for jumping the gun on creating a facebook page about his candidacy last year.

William Caye for Judge

Here are some handouts and mail from William Caye who is running for judge.

The baseball card handout is really strange if you aren't a former professional baseball player. When Dwayne Woodruff ran for judge it makes sense to make sure everyone knows he used to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but this seems unnecessary.

Instert that was included in the letter:

 



 

 

Handout:

Marvin Leibowitz for Judge

Here are some handouts from Marvin Leibowitz who is running for judge.

I was told by a member of the Democratic Committee that Mr. Lebowitz is a nice guy and involved in the Democratic Party, but isn't very electable.

Marc Daffner for Judge

Some handouts and mail from Marc Daffner. Mr. Daffner ran for judge in 2011 and did not win the endorsement. He then dropped out of the race. He also attempted to run in 2003 and 2005 and dropped out after not receiving the endorsement. Many years ago, this was the ultimate sign of respect to the Democratic Committee and usually resulted in the endorsement the next time you ran. In recent years, this hasn't been the case or else Mr. Daffner would have been endorsed in 2005 & 2011.

Here are some mail and handouts from Mr. Daffner. Not sure how well the martial arts picture plays, but again to each their own:

Joe Luvara for Judge

Here are some handouts and mail from Joe Luvara. I've never been impressed by sports schedules, but to each their own.

Former Republican Craig Stephens for Judge

This should be the first in a series of posts about the judge candidates. I have been sent a bunch of handouts and mail that the judge candidates have been sending out to the Allegheny County Democratic Committee.

I was told once by a Republican that changed parties just to run for judge that 'you can't be elected a judge in Allegheny County if you aren't a Democrat.' As far as I can remember, this is a pretty true statement unless a Republican judge candidate can spend a boatload of money or participate in some some dirty politics.

So the Allegheny County Democratic Committee should be wary of candidates that ask for their endorsement that might just have switched over from the Republican party just to win. I have heard that at least 2 of the candidates going for the Democratic Endorsement this year are former Republicans. I am working on verification of one of them, but Craig Stephens is a former Republican for sure. He wasn't just a average Republican though. Mr. Stephens ran for Congress against Congressman Mike Doyle in 1998 (He lost the GOP Primary) and 2000.

I know it has been a few years and some people can truly change politically and even get involved with the Democratic Committee as Mr. Stephens has. According to the Allegheny County Division of Elections, Mr. Stephens changed his party registration in 2008. However, I think the Democratic Committee should at least think twice before supporting a someone that has openly been against abortion rights and further gun-control legislation just a few years ago.

Here is some mail and handouts from Mr. Stephens: