Pennsylvania 2014 Discussion Thread

[TX Conservative Dem]

Like I said before, I'm NOT counting out Corbett in 2014.

We've seen several other state governors survive horrible first terms before (Lawton Chiles, Pete Wilson, etc.,)

[Anti Democrat Democrat Club]

And more importantly the fact that there's still a year left to buoy himself even in the slightest. It's a strong lean but there's still time.

[Lambsbread]

I'm still hoping John Hanger is able to garner steam for the nomination, though Schwartz is almost guaranteed it now. Ugh.

In other news, Daylin Leach is a badass and I can't wait to vote for him next year.

[Keystone Phil]

I'm still hoping John Hanger is able to garner steam for the nomination, though Schwartz is almost guaranteed it now. Ugh.

Yeah, some believe Brady's endorsement will actually mean people like McGinty and maybe even McCord will withdraw.

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We do have a PA 13 thread. Use it.    It will definitely pick up steam next year as that primary will be one of the most interesting in the country. All kinds of factions of the Democratic party squaring off.

[Lambsbread]

We do have a PA 13 thread. Use it.    It will definitely pick up steam next year as that primary will be one of the most interesting in the country. All kinds of factions of the Democratic party squaring off.

Ah poop I didn't know there was one. My b!

[Keystone Phil]

We do have a PA 13 thread. Use it.    It will definitely pick up steam next year as that primary will be one of the most interesting in the country. All kinds of factions of the Democratic party squaring off.

Ah poop I didn't know there was one. My b!

Stop it.

[windjammer]

Well, is there a chance that the democrats regain the upper and/or lower chamber in 2014?
Has someone the PVI  for the state districts?

[Keystone Phil]

Well, is there a chance that the democrats regain the upper and/or lower chamber in 2014?
Has someone the PVI  for the state districts?

Remote possibility of the Senate due to some tricky open GOP seats and screw ups from 2012. The House will take a wave election. We have a decent majority there and after redistricting, it will be very hard to crack.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Gains by either party will be offset with some losses in both chambers. New congressmen like Walsh can regain a seat lost to us by Begich. Both chambers in competetive races will have turnover. But we see a net pickup in the House and a marginal pickup by GOP in senate.

[Anti Democrat Democrat Club]

We're talking about PA here, not home.

I don't think that the Senate or the House will flip in 2014. Slight chance of the Senate coming to Democrats (about 20%), but the House? No way in hell.

[Keystone Phil]

Slight chance of the Senate coming to Democrats (about 20%), but the House? No way in hell.

Which is hilarious because no one would have seriously thought the reverse several years ago.

[Keystone Phil]

Correction: Corbett's first announcement location is in Allegheny county. Philly is just a stop on the kickoff tour. Kind of figured this was the case.

[publicunofficial]

Democrats may have an interesting name for a run in PA-05 against Glenn Thompson



Jay Paterno, son of Joe

[morgieb]

Isn't Paterno the pedophile coach?

[publicunofficial]

Isn't Paterno the pedophile coach?

No, he's the "doesn't-report-pedophile-to-police" coach

[Anti Democrat Democrat Club]

Isn't Paterno the pedophile coach?

No, the nonce is still alive. JoePa's just the guy who covered it up.

[Keystone Phil]

Democrats may have an interesting name for a run in PA-05 against Glenn Thompson



Jay Paterno, son of Joe

He'll get destroyed if he runs. One of Joe's other sons ran (as a Republican) for Congress in the old GOP friendly PA 17 in 2004. Tim Holden crushed him. Jay Paterno is running as a Dem in a safe GOP seat. It won't end well for him.

[publicunofficial]

Rothenberg has moved the Gov race from Toss-Up to Lean D

Rothenberg, Cook, and Sabato now all agree that Corbett is pretty much toast. And knowing how pro-incumbent Rothenberg is this early in the election cycle, it really means something.

[Tender Branson]

Corbett's numbers still in the trash-can:

GovRun. Do you believe that Governor Corbett should run for re-election or do you believe he should step aside so another Republican candidate can represent the party in the 2014 election for governor? (231 registered Republicans)

44% step aside
42% run for re-election

DesREGov. Do you believe that Tom Corbett has done a good enough job as Governor to deserve reelection, or do you believe it is time for a change? (all RV voters)

20% deserves re-election
67% time for a change

IntFav. Please let me know your opinion of some people involved in politics today. Is your opinion of [FILL name] favorable, unfavorable, undecided, or haven’t you heard enough about [FILL name] to have an opinion? (rotated)

TOM CORBETT: 23-52 unfavorable

https://edisk.fandm.edu/FLI/keystone/pdf/keyoct13.pdf

[Keystone Phil]

Corbett will definitely fire up Republicans against Schwartz but...

[Anti Democrat Democrat Club]

So much for all the talk about stepping aside.

[Keystone Phil]

So much for all the talk about stepping aside.

Reported here over a week ago.

[TX Conservative Dem]

Corbett will tell the experts and pollsters to SHOVE IT: I'm seeking reelection and going to win.

Do NOT count out Corbett.

[Landslide Lyndon]

Corbett will tell the experts and pollsters to SHOVE IT: I'm seeking reelection and going to win.

Do NOT count out Corbett.

Whatever you say Doug.

[publicunofficial]

Corbett will kick off his re-election campaign next week.