Who knew that it would suck to be a Democrat in a place like Pennsylvania this year.  It does. From Lancaster Online:

For the House and Senate, Sept. 15 will mark the first time either chamber has convened since state Attorney General Tom Corbett charged an ex-lawmaker, a current representative and several House staffers — all Democrats — with illegally using taxpayer dollars to reward campaign work.

The pressure has been mounting for Democratic House Majority Leader Bill DeWeese to step down from his post, even though he was not among those charged. And the probe has begun to peer more closely at House Republicans after staffers were subpoenaed last month.

Will the four caucuses use the time to discuss energy, health care and other issues or chatter about the charges? And you thought it difficult to get business done in the Legislature on a normal day.

Add in that the Senate Republicans, who have a 29-21 edge, are refusing to convene after Election Day, it will be a wonder if anything gets accomplished.

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