On Tuesday, I told you that a former federal prosecutor, Ryan Croswell, is seeking the Democratic nomination to the Pa. 07 Congressional seat currently held by Republican Ryan Mackenzie. At a time when everyone and his mother is running from the Democratic party; this lifelong Republican joined it in late December. His campaign committee (Croswell for Congress) lists an Allentown PO Box, although its unclear whether Croswell himself actually has moved into the district. His campaign treasurer, Jeremie McCubbin, lists an address in Tempe Az. McCubbin is actually a compliance consultant with Common Cents Solutions, a Democratic campaign finance compliance firm.
Croswell resigned as a federal prosecutor in February after refusing to participate in the dismissal or public corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. He portrays his campaign as a principled stand, in his own words, for "the rule of law" and to "defend our country." He pours it on some more with this: "[Trump] wanted me to break the code and ignore the law, and that’s something I would never do."
He sounds very noble, doesn't he? But is he really?
The truth is that Croswell registered a congressional campaign committee website back on December 15, 2024, several months before Trump or Mackenzie had ever taken office. So at the time that Crosswell wrote his very principled resignation, he had already decided he was running for Congress somewhere. PunchbowlNews (subscription required) reports he's already raised $200,000.
I doubt any of that money comes from the Lehigh Valley.
While he now claims to be Trump's fiercest foe. "I may not have the power that Trump has forcibly seized for himself," he says of a Democratically elected President, "but that won't stop me from fighting against him again - with Honor, Courage," etc.
And by the way, can you spare him a few bucks? Apparently, he needs to fight with Honor, Courage and Money, too.
I agree with Easton Mayor Sal Panto. Crosswell is a fraud. He's also being played.
I see Susan Wild's fingerprints all over this. In her own first race, she recruited Roger Ruggles to run against John Morganelli for Congress, knowing that would dilute John's vote total in Northampton County. Now she's recruited a former prosecutor who thinks very highly of himself to run, but what she isn't telling him is that she hopes that with two men and one woman in a Democratic primary, the woman will win.
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Hold a grudge much? The Morganelli race? Good Grief. Well, you are doing your best to bolster your boy "Bossman" McClure. I hope it is two men and a woman. The Grinch of Gracedale needs you Bernie, so run that interference. Frankly., the new guy sound refreshing.
Stop your whining. This is a party that held 50+ primaries/caucuses at great expense to state taxpayers; then, selected a candidate who failed to receive a single primary vote. You heartily endorsed the hand-picked, backroom deal candidate, who went on to lose in spectacular fashion. Susan Wild was part of that coup-and-switcheroo, and you went along like a good little sheep. You're as dishonest as Sock Puppets Panto. Democrats are acting like Democrats and you feign outrage. You'll eventually endorse Wild's DEI surrogate candidate after she embarrasses Gracedale McClure in the primary. Who's the fraud?
Crosswell is calling himself a “Conservative Democrat.” What does that even mean ?
JM can't help but be pleased with wilds shenanigans. She and her two puppets think way too much of themselves and her power. McCon is floundering like a fish out of water. JM runs away with this one in a landslide.
Are we witnessing the beginnings of OHares' recovery from a severe case of TDS ? Only time (and posts) will tell....
I think I agree with the Susan Wild part. She’s so bad a politics that she doesn’t realize with enough money Crosswell could successfully perpetrate his fraud and blow Carol Obando Derstine out of the water.
At a time when everyone and his mother is running from the Democratic party. Why is this Bernie? Why don't you do a post about the reasons why and bring to light how your party is a total mess. Most recent case in point.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/11/politics/david-hogg-departs-vice-chair-dnc
Two words sum up most thoughts about McClure, Obando, Crosswell, and Wild - Go Away!
I look forward to not hearing the name Susan Wild. I considered her a conniving fraud ever since her first month in Congress. No doubt she will be very visible Saturday at one of the NoKings rallies.
I am a firm believer in "don't kick a person when they're down". Susan Wild should just go away. She knows she will never again rise to the level she obtained when first getting elected to Congress. If she thought otherwise, she would have announced her candidacy. I think it's obvious that she's bitter and took the election very personal. It takes a special person to serve at that level and live out of a suitcase. Thanks for your service Susan. Now it's time to move on.
How do you know Mackenzie isn’t involved trying to play 4d chess? He did the same in the Republican primary for Congress last year. Maria Montero ran to split the anti Mackenzie vote and it worked. Ryan won with about 40%. The Mackenzie’s are dirty people behind the scenes.
Please stop with your Pro McCluless stories- its getting boring!
He does- anybody but the politician with the worst personality, with the exception of John Brown pants, in the valley!
Get ready for a daily deluge of Pro McClure posts- how dare anybody run against Bernie's Man! You need help with your obsession with narcissists like McClure & Angle.
This guy sounds like a breath of fresh air compared to the other stale candidates.
Bernie, any evidence whatsoever that Wild recruited Ruggles? Never heard this theory before so curious where you pulled this from (other than your ass)
Nice reporting! So when you peel back the onion you see that this guy is full of shit. I agree; this is Wild and her deep pocketed out of town donors up to no good. My guess is Mackenzie views Wilds girl as the easiest opponent so he’ll just sit back and watch the show.
*** puts down popcorn*** I am from Mt. Bethel, in the northern part of Northampton County. And I grew up poor AF. I am running for Congress to work for the registered voter. The Democratic party must evolve or I will die trying. http://www.shupeforcongress.com
It sure does take a special person- like 90% of our elected officials, it's about Greed & Power. They all leave Congress wealthier and get to start some corrupt PAC or sit on a Corporate Board.
This is incorrect. As a party insider I will tell you that Mackenzie had nothing to do with the Montero candidacy and Montero was actively soliciting Mackenzie supporters to switch teams.
Lou, tell us more...
“And by the way, can you spare him a few bucks? Apparently, he needs to fight with Honor, Courage and Money, too.”
Wow, I had no idea the other candidates took a pledge not to raise money for their campaigns.
I’m sure McClure will be shaking down county vendors and unions, and that’s just so McClure can fight with Slime, Smears and Sleaze.
Here is my first post on this subject, made in 2012 http://realchange.us/the-gist-of-it-all/
Tammany McClure, Bernis man for Congress has support of the local labor leaders even though their members don't agree. They were sold him hard by the old Gracedale leader who sold his members down the river for McClure. This new man has a real record of accomplishment and no press releases and phot ops. Someone who talked to him said he was very personable, that is something McClure can't match. He has no personality.
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