TribLIVE

| Politics


Columnist
Salena Zito is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review staff writer and a Trib editorial page columnist. Salena Zito can be reached via e-mail or at 412-320-7879

Minority Leader Pelosi’s priority: Recapturing House for Democrats

By Salena Zito
WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi says she cares more about enabling Democrats to regain control of the U.S. House than becoming speaker again. “It’s not about …

Pittsburgh mayoral candidates urged to refrain from mudslinging

By Salena Zito
Pittsburghers don’t want their candidates for mayor to make the campaign one of personal attacks intended to narrow a growing field, though that could happen, a political expert cautions. With 10 weeks to go before Democrats nominate a successor to …

Ferlo says he hasn’t decided on run for Pittsburgh mayor

By Salena Zito
State Sen. Jim Ferlo said on Friday he might join the Pittsburgh mayoral race. “Whether I am in the mix or not I have not …

Ravenstahl’s parents relieved the ‘weight’ has been lifted from son’s shoulders

By Salena Zito
Bobby and Cindy Ravenstahl stood near their eldest son, Luke, for 44 minutes while he talked to reporters about why he won’t seek a third …

Wagner continues to consider run as independent for Pittsburgh mayor

By Salena Zito
Former Auditor General Jack Wagner said Tuesday he continues to weigh whether to run for Pittsburgh mayor as an independent this fall. “This is a …

Former revenue secretary Wolf ‘likely’ to challenge Corbett

By Salena Zito
Former Revenue Secretary Tom Wolf said Monday he wants to become the first candidate to break the two-term cycle that Pennsylvania governors have enjoyed since …

Jindal: The man who could be GOP king

By Salena Zito
CHARLOTTE — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal stands out among the Republican Party’s up-and-comers. As president of the Republican Governors Association and a frequent speaker for …

Priebus easily wins second term as RNC chairman

By Salena Zito
CHARLOTTE — Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus on Friday easily won a second two-year term in the election of officers at the party’s Winter …

Republicans gather in Charlotte to discuss strategy

By Salena Zito
CHARLOTTE — Days after President Obama pitched a liberal agenda to the nation, Republican leaders will talk about how to regain control of the White …

Casey pushes protection of women in Afghanistan

By Salena Zito
American lawmakers should pay attention to corruption and the security environment in Afghanistan as the country prepares for its 2014 elections, Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey …

Familiar faces could define politics in the year 2013

By Salena Zito
Even without a presidential election, this could be a year of political change. The 113th Congress, with 90 new members, began work on Thursday, and …
Click here for Salena Zito archive stories.