President Obama says America does not stand still - and neither will he.
The president last night took a "vow to action" during his State of the Union Address.
Republicans have a different view. They believe he is flouting the Constitution and setting up an "imperial" presidency.
One of the things he is vowing to do is raise the minimum wage - with or without the cooperation of Congress. Obama wants to bump it up to $10.10 an hour, from its present $7.25.
We'll be talking politics tonight when our live-stream Internet broadcast, 'Live From the Newsroom,' kicks off a special partnership with Widener University.
We'll be taking advantage of the gorgeous new TV and communications facility on the Chester campus, as well as tapping into the rich faculty and students for a special series of show.
Tonight we'll be joined by political science professor Wesley Leckrode and columnist Chris Freind. We'll also be joined by Widener students.
We'll be on the Chester campus once a month while school is in session.
Tonight we also will tackle the looming Pennsylvania gubernatorial race, as well as two key legislative races in Delaware County, both created by the retirements of two longtime public servants.
County Council Chairman Tom McGarrigle will be facing union guy John Kane of Ridley Park, business manager of Plumbers Union Local 690, for the 26th District state Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Ted Erickson.
Then this week came the stunner from veteran Upper Darby state rep. Nick Micozzie, R-163, who announced he would be hanging it up after 36 years in Harrisburg.
Vince Rongione already has indicated he will seek the Dem nod in the race. The GOP has yet to name their candidate in the race to replace Micozzie.
We'll be talking all things politics tonight.
But I'd liek to know what questions you have? What's on your mind when it comes to the remainder of President Obama's second term? What do you of Tom Corbett's chances of being re-elected? Who do you like in the 26th State Senate and 163rd Pa. House races?
If you have a question, email it to me at editor@delcotimes.com.
Then tune in tonight at 7 as 'Live From the Newsroom' tackles politics in Pa. Take part in our live chat at DelcoTimes.com.
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