Analysis: Upcoming GOP Primaries Are 'Must-Wins' For Santorum
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Chris reviews Mitt Romney's big win in the Illinois Primary. He talks to Frank Mannion, a lawyer for a business suing the Department of Health and Human Services over the contraception mandate and to Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine about racism in the Philadelphia Fire Department and parenting advice from celebrities.
The Chicago area vote will determine tonight's election, and experts will be looking at tonight's outcome to try and figure out what happens in Pennsylvania five weeks from today.
Chris talks to Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup about President Obama's accomplishment in his first term and to Todd Zolecki about his book, The Rotation, about the Phillies pitching staff from last season. He also debates the merits of corporal punishment in schools and the reception Vice President Joe Biden received at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Pittsburgh.
Governor Tom Corbett's approval rating is down, and Rick Santorum's is up, in the latest Quinnipiac University poll of Pennsylvania voters.
Chris analyzes the Voter ID BIll that passed the PA legislature. He talks to Gene Epstein about his Hire Just One program, State Senator Lisa Boscola about her plan to legalize NCAA basketball pools, and to Jason Mattera about his new book Hollywood Hypocrites.
There is more good news for Rick Santorum after his primary wins in the South on Tuesday. A new poll shows the former Pennsylvania senator is in good shape in his home state.
While the Republican candidates for president are stumping in Louisiana and Alabama today, a new survey shows that the high price of gasoline is taking its toll on President Obama's hopes of reelection.
Chris previews tonight's Republican Primaries in Mississippi and Alabama and what a victory would mean to Mitt Romney. He talks to Scott Rudich of Round Guy Breweries about dealing with the Liquor Control Board in Pennsylvania and to Julie Chen and Aisha Tyler of CBS Television's The Talk.
Chris reviews all the political doings of the weekend and previews this week's primaries with Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein. He also discusses the premeire of the HBO film, Game Change, and the argument between New Jersey Governor Chris Chris and a law student who opposes the merger between Rutgers-Camden and Rowan.
Chris question's President Obama's committment to cutting gas prices and debates the new ban on texting while driving in Pennsylvania. He also talks to Jerome Bettis about and upcoming Show on NBC called Who Do You Think You Are?
Super Tuesday is now "hopeful Wednesday" for the four Republicans who want to be President.
Chris reviews the results of Super Tuesday and talks to Jay Himes the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials, about the rising cost of pensions to school employees.
Franklin and Marshall College pollster Terry Madonna believes Romney is likely to win at least five of the ten Super Tuesday primaries. And Madonna believes that to remain a viable candidate, Rick Santorum must run close in Ohio and win one or two other states.
Governor Chris Christie continues to fare well in the latest New Jersey poll of voters, but Republicans looking for him to join Mitt Romney on a potential presidential ticket might not be pleased with the results of a new Quinnipiac survey.
Chris reviews last night's primaries in Michigan and Arizona. He talks to Tom McGrath about the state of men in today's society and to Paula Poundstone about her upcoming show in Atlantic City.
Chris covers the story of FOX 29 not airing video on Mayor Nutter patting a woman's buttocks while bowling and discusses the issue with Dan Gross of the Daily News. He talks to Marcus Hook Mayor James Schiliro about the status of the Sunoco refinery in Marcus Hook and to Chuck Darrow of the Daily News about the death of a casino executive in Atlantic City.
As voters head to the polls in Michigan, today, there are two mainly overlooked factors that could make this a night of upheaval.
Chris touches on the issue of Cardinal Anthony Beviloqua's death and the ongoing investigation, Gov. Chris Christie's stance on the Republican primary and his support of Mitt Romney and the local high school boy who asked Taylor Swift to prom! Chris also chats with Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup, Sean Carpenter about the West Chester school districts plan to start advertising in schools, Brendan Smith, owner of Smith's Restaurant and Lounge about the controversial sign at his restaurant and Deborah Norville about the Oscars last night.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has accelerated his national media exposure, this week. With Mitt Romney struggling in Michigan, some political insiders are not happy about it.
Chris Christie has repeatedly said he will not run in this Presidential election, but Sunday on CBS's Face the Nation the New Jersey Governor did leave the door open for the possible number-two spot.
A new poll shows Rick Santorum surging among Republican voters in Pennsylvania in the race for the GOP presidential nomination.
Chris talks about the 2008 speech from Rick Santorum about Satan, the GOP debate that will be held tonight in Arizona and Gov. Chris Christie's budget speech yesterday in New Jersey. Chris also chats with Dr. Dan Cook from Rutgers-Camden about the possible merger of two universities in New Jersey and Tom McGrath, editor of Philadelphia Magazine about the potential sale of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News.
Chris talks about how Santorum is catching all the heat for his beliefs but Romney, who is on the same page, is not. Chris also discusses the current rise in gas prices throughout the country and the PA Liquor Control Board and its debate whether to modernize or privatize their business. Chris also chats with Phelim McAleer about his documentary, Frack Nation.
An explosive device was thrown out of a moving car toward Salem United Church of Christ around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in Catasauqua, Pa.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
Camp William Penn Museum in Montgomery County remembers Black Union soldiers' contributions to their emancipation from slavery.
Six people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, were displaced from their homes Wednesday night as strong storms swept through the region.
When Philadelphia's Spruce Street Harbor Park opens Friday, it'll be adorned with 16 flags telling local stories.
An explosive device was thrown out of a moving car toward Salem United Church of Christ around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in Catasauqua, Pa.
On Thursday, May 21, you can connect with a credit counselor for free, confidential advice during CBS News Philadelphia's daylong event, In Your Corner: A Way Out Of Debt.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
Camp William Penn Museum in Montgomery County remembers Black Union soldiers' contributions to their emancipation from slavery.
Six people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, were displaced from their homes Wednesday night as strong storms swept through the region.
An explosive device was thrown out of a moving car toward Salem United Church of Christ around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in Catasauqua, Pa.
Camp William Penn Museum in Montgomery County remembers Black Union soldiers' contributions to their emancipation from slavery.
Six people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, were displaced from their homes Wednesday night as strong storms swept through the region.
When Philadelphia's Spruce Street Harbor Park opens Friday, it'll be adorned with 16 flags telling local stories.
The death came one day after CBS News Philadelphia reported from inside the apartment building, where residents described temperatures approaching 100 degrees inside some units.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
Some residents at Alvin E. Gershen Apartments in Hamilton Township, N.J., were evacuated after an unplanned power outage.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith was arrested in Georgia last week for speeding.
VJ Edgecombe joined Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper and Cedric Coward on the 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Nathaniel Lowe doubled twice and drove in three runs, including a pivotal two-bagger in the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4.
Meet Get Up, a Philadelphia street artist who combines his love of sports and art to create viral artwork under I-95.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
After three days of record heat in the Philadelphia region, the Memorial Day Weekend is looking cool and damp. You'll want to keep plans indoors on Saturday and Sunday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Travel is more difficult this Memorial Day Weekend with rising gas prices for drivers and fewer options for flyers. Wakisha Bailey breaks down what travelers can expect this weekend.
Firefighters were called out to a vacant building that was once the Wheaton Glass Factory in Millville, New Jersey. No one was hurt in the incident.
A massive tree uprooted and fell on a home in Pottstown, Montgomery County, after storms swept through the Philadelphia region Wednesday night. Brandon Goldner reports.
Telling stories of immigration, identity and resilience, artists in the "Roots of Resilience" project used flags as their medium. Now they're flying high above the Philadelphia waterfront. Josh Sanders reports.