Dr. Charles "Chuck" Pennacchio is a professor of history and a Democratic candidate for the 2006 U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania. Dr. Pennacchio is currently History Program Director at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. He has a wife, Nancy, a son, Ben, and daughter Sophia. Seats up for election. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 33rd 119,283 km² 255 km 455 km 2. ... There are at least two educational institutions called the University of the Arts: University of the Arts London in the United Kingdom University of the Arts in Philadelphia in the United States Universities with very similar names include: Berlin University of the Arts in Germany Chugye University for the Arts... Philadelphia is a village located in Jefferson County, New York. ...

Dr. Pennacchio earned his Ph.D. at University of Colorado in Boulder in diplomatic history. University of Colorado at Boulder The University of Colorado at Boulder (CU or CU–Boulder) is the flagship university of the University of Colorado system. ... Nickname: The Peoples Republic of Boulder Motto: Official website: www. ...

Democratic State Treasurer Bob Casey Jr. and pension lawyer Alan Sandals have also announced their candidacies for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Casey has gained the early support of many Pennsylvania Democratic party insiders, such as Governor Ed Rendell, and was asked to run by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), the chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), and others within the national Democratic Party leadership. This means that Dr. Pennacchio is running an "outsider" campaign that must appeal more to grassroots activists. Robert Patrick Casey, Jr. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Gov. ... Charles Ellis Chuck Schumer (born November 23, 1950) is the senior Senator from the state of New York and a member of the Democratic Party. ... DSCC can also refer to Defense Supply Center, Columbus. ... Harry Mason Reid (born December 2, 1939) is the senior United States Senator from Nevada and a member of the Democratic Party, for which he serves as Senate Minority Leader. ... A grassroots political movement, inspired by the German word Graswurzel, is a movement organized by a network of citizens. ...

The winner of the Democratic nomination will face the Republican nominee and any candidates from other parties in the general election. Incumbent Senator Rick Santorum is being challenged by Philadelphia real estate broker John Featherman (who ran as the Libertarian candidate in 2000) in the Republican primary. Richard John Santorum (born May 10, 1958), commonly known as Rick Santorum, is an American politician from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ... John Featherman is a Republican candidate for the 2006 U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania. ...

Dr. Pennacchio describes himself as a progressive Democrat, comparable to the late Senator Paul Wellstone (D-MN). He uses this to contrast his views with the more conservative social views held by Bob Casey. He hopes this will allow him to garner broad support in what he sees as the party's authentic base and win the Democratic primary. Paul David Wellstone (July 21, 1944 – October 25, 2002) was an American politician and two-term U.S. Senator from Minnesota. ...

A notable example of this strategy can be seen with the abortion issue. Bob Casey is pro-life and against stem cell research expansion while Dr. Pennacchio holds pro-choice views that are more in step with the feelings associated with most Democratic activists and politicians. As such, Pennacchio is attempting to tap into dissatisfaction with Casey that is felt by many in the pro-choice community. Another example is that Pennacchio opposed the war in Iraq and favors an exit strategy, while Casey says he would have voted for the war and opposes any timetable for US troop withdrawal from Iraq. Pro-Life advocates make a silent complaint in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Pro-life is a term used in English-speaking countries to refer to those who oppose abortion. ... Pro-choice is a common self-description used by people who believe that women should have the legal right to have an abortion, or that one should be able to choose on issues relating to the life or death of themselves or any part of their body. ...

Political experience

Prior to his decision to enter the senate race, Dr. Pennacchio worked on numerous other political campaigns. In 1984, he served as the statewide field organizer for then-Congressman Tom Harkin's successful campaign for Iowa's U.S. senate seat. Two years later, he served as a deputy campaign manager, helping to elect Tim Wirth to Colorado's vacant senate seat. 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) is a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Thomas Richard Harkin (born November 19, 1939) is the junior United States Senator from Iowa. ... Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 26th 145,743 km² 320 km 500 km 0. ... Tim Wirth Timothy E. Wirth (September 22, 1939-) is a former United States Senator from Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 8th 269,837 km² 451 km 612 km 0. ...

During the 1988 presidential election, Dr. Pennacchio was once again a statewide field organizer in Iowa, this time working for Illinois Senator Paul Simon's presidential campaign. Simon, who started his campaign in last place in most opinion polls, eventually finished the Iowa caucus with an incredibly close second-place finish. The election was held on November 8, 1988. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 25th 149,998 km² 340 km 629 km 4. ... Paul Martin Simon (November 29, 1928 – December 9, 2003) was an American politician from Illinois. ... Opinion polls are surveys of opinion using sampling. ... Since 1976, the Iowa caucus has been the first indication of which candidate for President of the United States would win the nomination of his or her political party at that partys national convention. ...

Despite some inaccurate reports, Pennacchio never worked for Dennis Kucinich's '04 Presidential campaign. However, Pennacchio was a volunteer for Kerry / Edwards Presidential campaign in Pennsylvania.

In addition to his extensive campaign experience, Dr. Pennacchio was also a staffer to two different members of Congress, Congressman Ron Dellums and Senator Alan Cranston, both of California. From 1981 to 1982, he was a military case worker for Congressman Dellums and, later in 1982, served as personal aide to Senator Cranston. Dellums memoirs were published in 2000 Ronald Vernie Dellums (born November 24, 1935), U.S. Democratic Party politician, was a U.S. Representative from California from 1971 until 1999. ... Alan MacGregor Cranston (June 19, 1914 – December 31, 2000) was a U.S. journalist and politician. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

For more information, see main article on the race: Pennsylvania U.S. Senate election, 2006 The Pennsylvania Senate election of 2006 will be held on November 7, 2006. ...

External links

• Chuck Pennacchio's official campaign site
• Read Chuck Pennacchio's official blog