i think sestak is gonna win this election.he candidate of the democratic party, being the candidate of the republican party, meaningless. nobody cares anymore about those kinds of things. >> well, even the people running almost behind the scenes here, people say this race has been deadly. it's been boring to run in. it's been boring to watch. and you just sort of wonder why it wasn't more interesting. a senate race is a big deal, and it just feels as though people are largely tuned out on this thing. >> well, there is some overload, but i think sam makes a really important point that needs to be developed more. there is a hidden danger in the party establishment pushing mcginty if there's real juice for sestak, because then it looks like clinton and sanders, where bernie sanders wins in new hampshire, but hillary clinton comes out with more delegates. and you say, "how did that happen?" this democracy deficit -- that's what really fuels anger. >> let's talk about something else, larry -- and you can take the first shot at this

sestak has a 17-point lead. he is an indefatigable campaigner. he has met with 5 and 6 and 10 and 20 and 30 democrats all across the state for five years. he has worn out 20 pairs of sneakers. and he also has a niche -- defense, national security, from his days as admiral. but i think mcginty is doing, from her point of view, the best thing because the democratic electorate will be more female than male. she's going after that segment of the electorate likely to vote, and only time will tell. >> go ahead. i'm sorry, renee. >> it's hard with women in pennsylvania, let's be clear, that are running. sestak people love because he's like the presidential candidates. he's not gonna hear what people say in washington. he's gonna do his own thing, so his party is scared of him. and so emily's list -- yeah, they help, but how far will this help? is she still lagging with women? yes, as far as i'm concerned. >> and also, some people say, you know, "he's really independent. that's why the party leaders -- frankly, that's not the case. the inside story about

mayor john fedderman, former congressman joe sestak and a business owner running. unseating pat toomey is crucial in the quest to retake the senate. >>> 245,000 pennsylvania voters switched their party affiliation. that's 3% of all voters in the state. this year was the first year voters could switch their party affiliation online. pennsylvania's deadline to register to vote in the primary was monday. voters in pennsylvania and delaware will head to polls april 26th. new jersey holds its prime mar june 7th. >> with the clock ticking atlantic city urged the people to call on lawmakers in trenton and voice opposition to the plan. state wants to take over the finances of the struggling resort town. atlantic city leaders admit help is needed but not if it means state would strip a.c. of its sovereignty and allow assets like the water utility to be privatiz privatized. leaders want residents to have their voices heard. >> nothing like hearing from the voigts and mouths of the people affected most. >> our independence to govern locally is at stake. >> atlantic city will

and in the race for pennsylvania senate, joe sestak is in the lead with 31% and the closest competitionty. and here is a big number to consider, those that are still undecided at 46% in this latest poll and in the numbers here. and finally something else to think about when it comes to the state budget, it was backed by republicans and it will go into effect on sunday and even though governor wolf did not sign it or veto it either. and when they held the polls the state legislate your was held responsible rather than the governor. >> a lot to follow thank you. >>> meantime, vice president, joe biden, is calling for the confirmation of president obama's nominee merrick garland. some republican leaders are refusing to meet with garland, because they believe the next president should she's the nominee. during the speech at georgetown law school, he called it a threat to the constitution, it leaves eight justices to decide controversial cases and the possibility of a tie leaving them possibly unresolved. >> cases in limbo will remain in limbo, suspended in midair. more than two centuries ag

any information about sestak, so they are asking the public's help for any information about a suspect or suspects in the information desk shooting. i had a conversation with residents in the apartment complex. one woman told me she heard at least three gunshots this morning. we are seeing more people coming out of their homes and i hope to talk with a few other residents this morning to see if they heard or saw anything suspicious this morning. we will bring it back out here live to the parking lot that has been the focus of the investigation. as i mentioned, that nissan has been taken away from the scene. i noticed detectives and forensic investigators out here collecting evidence throughout the morning and interviewing people here at the apartment complex. we hope to get some information in the next hour or so, perhaps the durham police will send another news release to give us an update. hardee street in durham. >> appreciate your efforts, bryan mims reporting on a deadly shooting in durham. >>> all of the presidential candidates are taking the day off today except for ohio governo

and in the race for senate, they are backing katie mcginty rubbing against former congressman joe sestak in the primary. the winner will challenge republican pat toomey. >>> from our new jersey newsroom chris christie says there will be more support for families struggling to keep a roof over their head. he listened to their struggles in glassboro and how the keeping families together program is helping them get back on their feet. >> i heard from all, or two of the three for sure that their families are falling apart or have fallen apart. we can't let that happen willingly. >> it gives vouchers that puts families in homes together. and the program is receiving 500 state rental assistance vouchers. >>> a man is behind bars after a methamphetamines lab went up in flames. police arrested james sparks of clayton last night when they responded to downs chapel road for a garage fire. officials say that sparks was in the process of making meth when the blaze started and he is facing charges including arson. >>> philadelphia police believe the same man may be behind two holdups one on march 7th

they are backing katie mcginty running against joe sestak in the primary. the winner will challenge republican, pat toomey in the fall. and in the race for attorney general, the white house is endorsing josh shapiro, the montgomery county commissioner is running against john morganely. and democrat kathleen kane says she is not seeking re-election as she continues to fight corruption charges. >>> time now for the "action news" traffic report. >> lets send you live to matt pellman live in the traffic center. >> as we kick off this hump day afternoon slow going along the schuylkill expressway eastbound side yes a wall of traffic coming towards us from the roosevelt boulevard on into south street where we start with a crash and the accident cleared out of the way and it remains quite slow on the eastbound side of the schuylkill as you head to center city. speeds are not a whole lot better on 95 where the normal afternoon volume is kicking in through the work zones. on the roosevelt boulevard at whitaker, we are getting word of a crash along county line road al

she faces joe sestak on next month's primary ballot. the winner will challenge incumbent republican senator pat toomey in november's election. >>> burkes county man under arrest, accused of beating his 8-year-old daughter. rodriguez was take noon custody this morning. police say his daughter told school officials that her father struck her with his fist and open hand earlier this month. officials say the girl had visible wounds and bruising on left side of her face. rodriguez is facing assault and other charges. >>> a delaware county man accused of stabbing a man to death faced ayou judge told. the philadelphia police say the native stabbed colin to death. two got into an argument over the new jersey devils cap this month. arraignment set for april 20th. that incident along with other violent crimes in and around rittenhouse square prompted a town hall meeting to address public safety. it's set for 7:00 p.m. tonight at the tenth presbyterian church. >>> burns out shells all that remain of several mobile homes in the newark delaware trai

well, he close mcginty over former congressman joe sestak and braddock mayor john fedder man.hree candidates are running for the right to challenge incumbent republican pat toomey in the fall. >>> teachers in nazareth, pennsylvania, decided not to go on strike today after all. the union will announced plans for a walkout today after the district rejected its latest offer on wednesday. but instead, both sides say they'll keep talking while classes continue. the school board plans to vote on a mediator's proposal tonight. the the union is expected to vote on a contract proposal next week. nazareth's 341 teachers has been working without a contract since august. >> starwood hotels says it is backing out of a deal to sell itself to marriott after a different group of investors made a better offer. starwood made the announcement this morning. a chinese insurance company, chinese investment bank and a u.s. equity firm o combined to offer $78 per share for starwood. marriott was only offering 65. starwood says marriott can still up its offer between now and march 28th and marriott in

katie mcginty trying to fight off joe sestak. pat toomey has two new ads up.mean, what did he mean join us for inside story. >>> give us one more,. >>> give us the bunny rabbit hi. >> reporter: it was the easter egg high. >>> back to weather. >> reporter: it's going to be cloudy today high of 60. >>> "action news" continues at noon, here's some of the stories we'll be working on for you, we'll be live at villanova where the wildcats are expected home from the big win. >>> a horse saved from the slaughterhouse is becoming a star in the rodeo world. and now for chris sowers and alicia vitarelli and the entire "action news" team, i'm gray hall. make it a great day. >>> happy easter. "this week" with george stephanopoulos. war of words. the trump-cruz feud getting even more personal. >> it is a smear that has come from donald trump and his henchmen. sleazy donald. >> ted cruz blaming donald trump for planting a tabloid report. all after a fight about their wives brings the campaign to a new low. donald trump responds right here. only on "this week." >>> plus, afte