Benol Will Accept No Corporate Dough

"I neither want nor will I accept campaign contributions from corporations."

That's what Republican Congressional wannabe Mat Benol proudly claims on his web page. That's good to know because they're already illegal.

He's hoping that his affiliation with the tea party movement propels him right into the Capitol.

I'm a member of the coffee party.

Petrini: Benol Congressional Campaign to Kick Off Saturday

Looks like Mathew Benol is challenging LV Congressman Charlie Dent in the Republican primary. His campaign will kick off at high noon on Saturday at Easton's Moose Lodge. Other candidates include Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan, a Democrat, and Independent Jake Towne, whose resume indicates he is pretty much unemployed.

Benol's web page is still under construction.

Will Tea Party Activist Challenge Dent in Republican Primary?

In a recent letter to the editor, Palmer Township tea party activist Mathew Benol claims that "Our district can provide better leadership than [Charlie] Dent. His voting record proves he is not a conservative Republican."

Apparently, Benol considers himself that leader. According to his own Meetup page, he'll be challenging LV Congressman Charlie Dent in the Republican primary. Local conservative Chris Miller congratulates Benol. "I was happy to see you step up and announce that you are going to challenge Charlie. Charlie has a great smile but he is not a conservative. I do think he has stopped getting invitations to the White House."

I don't know much about Benol, having just found out about him late yesterday afternoon. When I do, I'll let you know.