PA Gubernatorial Race 2006

[Keystone Phil]

But, of course, Scranton has no links to the Maharishi any more, other than his daughter going to his university in Iowa, and other than Scranton's endorsement of Hagelin.

He's on the Maharishi's website.

[Keystone Phil]

Well I wasn't expecting this...


From grassrootspa.com

Jim Panyard says his campaign for governor on the Constitution Party ticket next year is a straightforward call to mount "a revolution" against big government, higher taxes and intrusive liberalism.

The former journalist who later became head of the Pennsylvania Manufacturer's Association, says he will cut government spending, post the 10 Commandments on the wall of the governor's office and expose all four of the major-party candidates for governor -- incumbent Democrat Ed Rendell and his three potential GOP challengers -- as parasites on wage-earning Pennsylvanians.

But to do that, the 62-year-old Lebanon County retiree says, he will firstrun on the Constitution Party ticket, as a third-party candidate in the 2006 gubernatorial election.

Franklin & Marshall College political analyst and pollster G. Terry Madonnasays Panyard is unlikely to change the result of the election by drawing votes from an otherwise-winning Republican.

But, Madonna added, "He's going to be a rare thing, a credible third-party candidate. He will be knowledgeable, he is experienced, not a crank or akook, which is what most third-party candidates are dismissed as.



He could be strong if Scranton is the nominee. I don't know how serious he would be if Swann is nominated. The good news is that the Green party almost always runs someone so that'll take away about 1% from Rendell.

[Jake]

If Scranton is some how nominated, this guy is who I'll support. My guess is he could get up to 10% if Scranton runs, if it's Swann, 2% seems like a good figure.

[Max Power]

Constitution Party, what a joke.

[Keystone Phil]

Constitution Party, what a joke.

It does alright in PA. Luksik in '94 and '98 and Clymer in '04.

[Jake]

10.5% is no joke. Nor is 5% in a Senatorial race. No third party has done that well in PA in awhile.

[Max Power]

Constitution Party, what a joke.

It does alright in PA. Luksik in '94 and '98 and Clymer in '04.

I'm talking about their views, Phil and Jake.

[Keystone Phil]

10.5% is no joke. Nor is 5% in a Senatorial race. No third party has done that well in PA in awhile.

Luksik received 13% in '94. Amazing. Whenever I walk down my street, I get to think of her '94 and '98 campaigns. There is this old, worn bumperstick on a poll from her campaign.

[Keystone Phil]

http://www.strategicvision.biz/political/pa_poll_0802.htm

Swann ahead in the primary while Piccola is polling at 7%. Time to get out of the race, Jeff.

[Jake]

My question is, who the hell is supporting Piccola???

[Keystone Phil]

My question is, who the hell is supporting Piccola???

People in his district/a few people with connections in Harrisburg.

I'm guessing he sees himself as someone who can pull off a major upset but he fails to realize how big the names Scranton and Swann are. I hope he gets out of the race soon because just seeing him as a candidate annoys me. Scranton has to leave, too.

[Max Power]

My question is, who the hell is supporting Piccola???

My question is, who the hell is Piccola?

[nini2287]

My question is, who the hell is supporting Piccola???

My question is, who the hell is Piccola?

I believe he's the Republican Whip of the State Senate

[Keystone Phil]

My question is, who the hell is supporting Piccola???

My question is, who the hell is Piccola?

I believe he's the Republican Whip of the State Senate

I don't think he was serious. If he was, that's sad. If you're going to follow politics in the state (especially the Gubernatorial election), you have know the names/positions of people running.

[Jake]

Yeah, you should know former Senator Scranton and State Senator Swann.

[Max Power]

My question is, who the hell is supporting Piccola???

My question is, who the hell is Piccola?

I believe he's the Republican Whip of the State Senate

I don't think he was serious. If he was, that's sad. If you're going to follow politics in the state (especially the Gubernatorial election), you have know the names/positions of people running.

No, I was joking. I know who he is. That's why I put a after I said that. I am referring to how nobody knows who he is.

[Keystone Phil]

Yeah, you should know former Senator Scranton and State Senator Swann.

I'm not sure what you're trying to say. Poor attempt at a joke, Jake. 

[danwxman]

Piccola is just a political opportunist with a huge ego.

He used to be a decent Republican (aka he was a fiscal and social moderate) but when he decided to run for Governor he moved far to the right, much to the dismay of many in his district. One of the reasons Piccola continually gets re-elected is because of a strong base of support from Democrats in and around Harrisburg. Well, in the new state budget the Harrisburg school district is going to get a multi-million dollar funding cut. The locals are blaming it all on Piccola, who is too busy flip-flopping and running for Governor to care about his own district.

I'd love to see him get ousted in the next election after his Gubernatorial campaign fails miserably.

[nini2287]

My question is, who the hell is supporting Piccola???

My question is, who the hell is Piccola?

I believe he's the Republican Whip of the State Senate

I don't think he was serious. If he was, that's sad. If you're going to follow politics in the state (especially the Gubernatorial election), you have know the names/positions of people running.

No, I was joking. I know who he is. That's why I put a after I said that. I am referring to how nobody knows who he is.

Isn't Piccola the guy challenging Casey in the Dem primary?

[Keystone Phil]

My question is, who the hell is supporting Piccola???

My question is, who the hell is Piccola?

I believe he's the Republican Whip of the State Senate

I don't think he was serious. If he was, that's sad. If you're going to follow politics in the state (especially the Gubernatorial election), you have know the names/positions of people running.

No, I was joking. I know who he is. That's why I put a after I said that. I am referring to how nobody knows who he is.

Isn't Piccola the guy challenging Casey in the Dem primary?

That's Pennacchio. Why don't you guys know this? 

[nini2287]

My question is, who the hell is supporting Piccola???

My question is, who the hell is Piccola?

I believe he's the Republican Whip of the State Senate

I don't think he was serious. If he was, that's sad. If you're going to follow politics in the state (especially the Gubernatorial election), you have know the names/positions of people running.

No, I was joking. I know who he is. That's why I put a after I said that. I am referring to how nobody knows who he is.

Isn't Piccola the guy challenging Casey in the Dem primary?

That's Pennacchio. Why don't you guys know this? 

Pennacchio?  The wooden doll with the long nose!!

[Keystone Phil]

My question is, who the hell is supporting Piccola???

My question is, who the hell is Piccola?

I believe he's the Republican Whip of the State Senate

I don't think he was serious. If he was, that's sad. If you're going to follow politics in the state (especially the Gubernatorial election), you have know the names/positions of people running.

No, I was joking. I know who he is. That's why I put a after I said that. I am referring to how nobody knows who he is.

Isn't Piccola the guy challenging Casey in the Dem primary?

That's Pennacchio. Why don't you guys know this? 

Pennacchio?  The wooden doll with the long nose!!

Haha. Yes, that's the running joke about Chuck.

[TeePee4Prez]

Come on Eddie! Keep it up!  Yourrre slacking here.  A washed up ex-Steeler is gaining.  Better wake up!

[Keystone Phil]

Jeff Coleman is a former State Representative who is well known for his conservative message. For whatever reason, he decided to endorse Bill Scranton. This is exactly what I've been fearing. I still think Swann will win the primary but these endorsements make things tougher for the state committee endorsement and that means a lot in PA.

Oh and by the way, Coleman tried to get Peg Luksik the GOP nomination in '90 over Hafer yet he does this.

[Keystone Phil]

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