From Post-Gazette.com:

Republicans’ 12-year reign in the state House came to an end in November 2006 — an election marked by voter anger over legislators’ middle-of-the-night attempt to raise their own pay — when many incumbents of both parties were sent packing.

Democrats have controlled the chamber for more than three years, but that could change in November. The party holds an edge of only 104-99, and with polls showing that Republicans could do well this year both in Pennsylvania and nationally, Republicans are bent on recapturing power.

“Given the national mood and the House districts that will be ‘in play’ this November,” said Harrisburg-based Republican political strategist Charlie Gerow, “there’s no question that Republicans believe they have a very good shot at regaining control of the state House.”

Their enthusiasm stems from several sources, including Republican Scott Brown’s recent upset victory in a U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts and GOP wins for governor seats in New Jersey and Virginia.

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