Kanjo Twitter reveals he plans to run again

U.S. Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski has announced via his campaign’s Twitter account that he’s seeking a 14th term in Washington.

The Nanticoke Democrat will face Lackawanna County Commissioner Corey O’Brien, of Moosic, in the May primary. The winner will battle the Republican nominee in November.

Right now Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta and Sky Top hedge fund manager Chris Paige are the two declared Republicans in the race.

Today on kanjo4congress, the campaign’s Twitter account, the campaign tweeted “Congressman Paul Kanjorski’s volunteers in PA-11 are circulating his nominating petitions. He’s running for re-election.”

Campaign spokesman Ed Mitchell issued a statement on Kanjorski’s decision:

“The congressman feels he can’t turn his back on his constituents at this time of great economic turmoil and pain in the country. He’s been creating jobs, growing the economy and fighting for seniors and working families while in Congress. Now is not the time to quit.

“Moreover, there is much to do to reform the banks and financial industry. His subcommittee is the major player in doing this. He simply must continue.

“He’ll have more to say about all this after he files his petitions.”