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State of Pennsylvania November 4, 2008 Election
Smart Voter John M. Morganelli

Candidate for
Attorney General; State of Pennsylvania

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Biographical Highlights
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: District Attorney
  • JD Villanova Law School, 1980
  • BA Moravian College, 1977
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Pass a gang statute that makes gang membership a crime so as to attack the gangs before they commit their next murder or drug deal
  • Address the proliferation of handguns into the hands of criminals, young children and those with mental illness.
  • Abolish parole for violent criminals.
Key Endorsements
  • Numerous Pa. district attorneys
  • Numerous labor unions and organizations
  • Numerous law enforcement organizations
Position Papers
Pass Legislation Creating a Gang Statute that Criminalizes Gang Membership
Criminal gangs play a large role in the gun violence on our streets as they deal drugs, steal cars, commit robberies and use gun violence to engage in their turf wars. Pennsylvania is one of a number of states without a gang statute.
Address the Proliferation of Guns into the hands of Criminals, Children and the Mentally Ill
Abolish Parole for Violent Criminals
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.johnmorganelli.com
E-mail: bd3301@aol.com

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