Author

Mark O'Keefe

Mark O'Keefe

Opinion contributor Mark O'Keefe, of Mechanicsburg, Pa.,  is the former editorial page editor of the Herald-Standard of Uniontown. His work appears biweekly on the Capital-Star's Commentary Page. 

COMMENTARY

Trump has polling trouble in Pa. But it’s a long time ’til Election Day | Mark O’Keefe

By: - August 23, 2019

No matter what the polls say, though, we won't know whether Trump can win Pennsylvania again until Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 when the country holds its next presidential election.

COMMENTARY

For Biden and the Pa. primary, timing is everything | Mark O’Keefe

By: - August 13, 2019

Some type of grassroots support will be needed to move up the primary and that seems unlikely at this point.

COMMENTARY

The high cost of the Pa. Turnpike is taking a toll on all of us. Lawmakers should approve this plan for relief | Opinion

By: - August 7, 2019

To the surprise of no one and the disgust of everyone, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recently announced that it will raise tolls by 6 percent, effective Jan. 5, 2020. After raising tolls only five times during the first 64 years of the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s existence, tolls will now be raised for a 12th straight year. As […]