Erie Times - Waltner believes area voters can relate to his life, views - by Kevin Flowers (Tuesday, April 18, 2008 )

"The first-time candidate has a theory: Voters are tired of career politicians and want a change. That is a key reason why Waltner is seeking the Democratic party's nod for the 3rd District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in Tuesday's primary. "I've had this kind of struggle in my life. ... I have firsthand experience of what people go through on a day-in, day-out basis," said Waltner..."

The Sharon Herald - Congressional hopefuls agree in general, argue finer points - by Matt Snyder (Tuesday, April 8, 2008 )

"Mike Waltner, an Erie-based lay minister, continued his longtime support for a bill that would provide universal health care to all of America by expanding Medicare and paying for it through a 3 percent payroll tax. “Eighty-seven other countries have figured this out and I think it’s time we did, too,” Waltner said. He called universal health care a moral imperative that will spell economic good, since it takes the weight off employers’ shoulders who provide health care and makes America more competative abroad..."

Warren Times Observer - Mike Waltner wants to represent those who have been left behind. - by Brian Ferry (Tuesday, April 8, 2008 )

"Waltner was in Warren on Friday and Saturday as part of a seven-counties-in-seven-days tour. He is confident of the campaign. 'This campaign is different,' Waltner said. 'If I'm going to serve people, I need to know what they're concerned about.' 'We really feel we're in the best position to be able to unseat Phil English,' he said..."

Butler Eagle - Waltner draws on pious past for cooperation - by Megan Duncan (Friday, April 4, 2008 )

"Bringing those divided by religion together isn’t all that different than getting those divided by politics to agree, Mike Waltner figures. With that experience, Waltner said he thinks he’s ready to represent Democrats on the ticket for the Third Congressional District. And his seven-county-in-seven-days tour is doing nothing but helping him prepare, he said..."

Leader Times - Waltner says politics needs community service - by Mitch Fryer (Thursday, April 3, 2008 )

"Long before he was a candidate for political office, Mike Waltner says he was serious about community service. Waltner, 32, of Erie, a Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District, tried to showcase that side of himself during a campaign stop at The Salvation Army food pantry Wednesday in Kittanning..."

Jet-TV - 7 Counties in 7 Days district tour (Wednesday, April 2, 2008 )

On Wednesday, April 2nd Mike kicked off his 7 COUNTIES IN 7 DAYS District Tour: Watch here the Jet-TV coverage. (WICU coverage coming soon).

ErieBlogs Exclusive: Mike Waltner Interview (Wednesday, April 2, 2008 )

"In the second in our series of congressional candidate interviews, we had the chance to talk with Mike Waltner about his take on the issues and challenges facing the Erie region and the country as a whole. He also talks about why he feels he is the best candidate for the job and why he can beat Phil English in the fall."

Erie Times News - Waltner examines student loans - by Brianna Lyle (March 27, 2008)

"As far as college education goes, Waltner said that 'we have a huge problem with generation debt.' If elected, Waltner plans to introduce the Student Loan Tax Relief Act, which would make all student loan payments entirely tax-deductible and raise the income limit for student loan payment deductions."

WATCH ANOTHER GREAT STORY ON MIKE'S CAMPAIGN BY JET-TV (March 25, 2008)

This past Tuesday Jet-TV ran another great story highlighting Mike's grassroots campaign to bring positive change to Northwest Pennsylvania.

Erie Times News - Not for debate: Dems target English - BY KEVIN FLOWERS (March 20, 2008)

""There is simply no reason why Phil English should hang on to (his U.S. House) seat like it's a lifetime appointment," Waltner said at Wednesday night's candidates' debate at Mercyhurst College's Taylor Little Theatre.

Erie Times News - Waltner plans online fundraising (March 07, 2008)

"Congressional candidate Mike Waltner plans to launch an online fundraising effort Saturday in Mercer County. "Change You Can Bank On" allows donors to give whatever they can afford -- even small change -- to his campaign."

PA Progressive – Mike Waltner (PA-03) Campaign News (March 05, 2008)

"My friend Mike Waltner, running for Congress for the 3rd District seat held by extremist Phil English is set to announce his endorsement by Duane Piccirilli President of the Hermitage City Commissioners. His endorsement: "Mike Waltner's campaign for positive change for our families in Mercer County and throughout Northwest Pennsylvania is what we desperately need in Washington. I can trust Mike to put the needs and concerns of ordinary working and middle class families first because of his deep personal understanding and ties to the struggles and hopes of families in this district. Mike is the genuine article." "

WSEE – VIDEO (March 01, 2008)

"Political newcomer Mike Waltner is launching his grassroots campaign with hopes he can change the way things are done in Washington."

JET-TV – VIDEO (March 01, 2008)

"Democratic Congressional candidate for the 3rd District Mike Waltner rallied supporters this afternoon to kick-off his grassroots campaign. The campaign is called Walk For Change... And that's what they did. After the rally, Waltner and his supporters went door to door to talk to voters. Waltner's supporters in Crawford County did the same. The Walks for Change will happen every Saturday until the Democratic primary on April 22nd. "

www.meadvilletribune.com/www.sharon-herald.com - By Matt Snyder (February 10, 2008)

"Waltner, though, came out in strong support of a universal health care plan that would be partly funded through a 3 percent payroll tax. He said health care costs with most businesses averages about 7 percent of payroll and that there would be a 4 percent savings. Waltner said Americans are afraid of socialized medicine, but he argued “this is civilized medicine."

www.sharonherald.com - By Matt Snyder (January 12, 2008)

"Mike Waltner, 32, a lay minister from Erie, said he was raised by his grandmother with no father in the picture and worked three jobs through college and seminary. 'I haven’t had anything handed to me.' His work on social issues like poverty, health care and domestic violence has put him in touch with people affected by those issues, he said. 'You don’t get many candidates with backgrounds like mine in these kinds of races.'"

www.sharonherald.com - By Matt Snyder (January 12, 2008)

"Mike Waltner, who came in second at $55,606, said he has a professional fundraising operation and a good finance team..."

www.pennsylvaniaprogressive: PA Democratic Party TV Interview with Mike Waltner. (January 11, 2008)

"I met Mike Waltner at last June's State Committee meeting and have gotten not only to know him but become a big supporter of his Congressional run for the 3rd District (Erie and northwest PA)." See Mike's Iiterview recorded at the PA State Democratic Committee Meeting in Lancaster

blogs.brocknet.net/eriepressible - By Emma Steinfeld (07/27/07)

"As such, as it stands right now, Mike Waltner is the front runner in my book. And it’s going to take quite a bit for either Mr. Foust or Attorney Myers to change that opinion. In addition to agreeing with Waltner’s stand on the issues, I also like him as a person. He’s intelligent, serious and passionate about this race, and seems to have all his ducks in a row with regard to his campaign."

www.pennsylvaniaprogressive.com - By John Morgan (07/13/07)

"It's time for Phil English to go. I met Mike Waltner and his lovely wife at the last Democratic State Committee meeting and we've spoken several times since then and he was thoughtful enough to give me an exclusive last evening about his announcement. Thanks Mike. Here is his official biography. Please visit his campaign website and support his candidacy."

The Herald, Sharon PA - By Matt Snyder (07/14/07)

"An Erie native and Pennsylvania State University graduate, Waltner said he was studying at Union Theological Seminary during the Sept. 11 attacks. The day after the attacks, he said, he was in the World Trade Center area ministering to people and decided then to work in public service rather than as a minister."

www.erieblogs.com - By Dennis (07/14/07)

"Waltner is a native of Erie and a graduate of Penn State University. After graduation from Union Theological Seminary, Waltner served as Director of Operations at the Interfaith Center of New York before returning home to further his ministry and to pursue public service opportunities in the area..."

www.eriepressible – By Emma Steinfeld & Friends (07/14/07)

”Mr. Waltner has his campaign website up and running for all to check out, and I encourage you to do so. I’m excited the democrats are going to have a choice in the primary… and it appears as of this writing that it may be a difficult choice...”

www.keystonepolitics.com (07/15/07)

"Waltner is running on a moral platform committed to moving Pennsylvania forward into the 21st Century..."