Source: Pillich to leave governora s race, back Cordray

Ohio Democrats' lone female gubernatorial candidate will leave the race Wednesday to back rival Richard Cordray, as the former federal consumer watchdog positions for his hoped-for bid against Republican Mike DeWine, a source said. A Democrat close to Cordray's campaign told The Associated Press that former state Rep. Connie Pillich will drop out and endorse Cordray at an event the campaign announced Tuesday.

Clinton team sees recount effort as waste of resources

" Hillary Clinton's aides and supporters are urging dispirited Democrats to channel their frustrations about the election results into political causes " just not into efforts to recount ballots in three battleground states. The former Democratic presidential candidate and her close aides see the recount drive largely as a waste of resources, according to people close to Clinton.

Clinton campaign manager defends foreign donations for foundation

Days after the Clinton Foundation said it would stop accepting donations from corporations and foreign entities if Hillary Clinton becomes president, her campaign manager defended the organization's fundraising after criticism from Republicans and some Democrats. "Over 10 million people around the world get important AIDS medication, life-saving AIDS and HIV medication, because of the foundation," Robby Mook said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union."

Political scandals linger as Philly readies for convention

The streets are freshly swept, the hotel rooms are pristine, the party invitations have gone out and extra police patrols are assigned. Tougher to clean up and shine, however, is the state's political image, tarnished by recent political corruption cases that have implicated many Democrats across the state.

Pa. DEP leader had urged groups for ‘pushback’ ina

In an email that precipitated his resignation, Gov. Tom Wolf's environmental protection secretary criticized environmental advocates for a lack of "pushback." Pa. DEP leader had urged groups for 'pushback' in email In an email that precipitated his resignation, Gov. Tom Wolf's environmental protection secretary criticized environmental advocates for a lack of "pushback."