Pennsylvania 2014 Discussion Thread

[Keystone Phil]

Yes, Santorum and Corbett are close. Corbett introduced Rick before the 2006 concession speech.

[Pheurton Skeurto]

Well, I met John Hanger yesterday when he came to my college. I'd have to say I was pleased with what he had to say. Would highly recommend all the D-PAs here to listen to him, tell everyone you know about him, and to donate. He's got good grassroots ideas but needs the money.

Yeah seriously, John Hanger is the man.

[Keystone Phil]

This is getting a lot of attention - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r5MvXLyXmE#t=37

[Keystone Phil]

Rumor that Corbett is dropping out and endorsing Cawley to succeed him.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

I'm not sure Cawley would be much better, considering his ties to Corbett.

[DINGO Joe]

This is getting a lot of attention - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r5MvXLyXmE#t=37

Why?

[Morning in Atlas]

Where are you hearing this, Phil?

[Keystone Phil]

I'm not sure Cawley would be much better, considering his ties to Corbett.

Yeah, some obviously believe that. But there are serious differences in style between the two that the public would see.

Where are you hearing this, Phil?

Well, if there isn't an actual story published, think about it...

[Pheurton Skeurto]

No way Corbett drops out.

[Keystone Phil]

The talk continues. There is supposedly already an effort to draft Toomey...

http://www.politicspa.com/gop-rumors-swirl-about-top-ticket-change/51795/

[Keystone Phil]

Also, this is apparently all over if Toomey wants in. Corbett supposedly will bail if he says so. Cawley is a back up. If neither run, Corbett stays.

[Morning in Atlas]

The talk continues. There is supposedly already an effort to draft Toomey...

http://www.politicspa.com/gop-rumors-swirl-about-top-ticket-change/51795/

I'd imagine Meehan or Dent run for the GOP in this case. If Toomey comes in, of course it firmly leans Republican.

[publicunofficial]

Toomey making a run for Governor means that Democrats could potentially pick up a Senate seat AND a Governorship. Which would be amazing.

[Keystone Phil]

Toomey making a run for Governor means that Democrats could potentially pick up a Senate seat AND a Governorship. Which would be amazing.

Toomey's seat is up in 2016, just so you know. Of course, if he lost for Governor, it would be a bad sign that he's in trouble in 2016 but the two aren't directly related.

[Morning in Atlas]

Toomey making a run for Governor means that Democrats could potentially pick up a Senate seat AND a Governorship. Which would be amazing.

I'd say it Tilts D solely due to Sestak's power as a candidate in 2016.

Toomey is going to be very hard to beat. Leans R, but much closer to Likely than Tilt.

[Pheurton Skeurto]

Toomey could absolutely win the Governorship, and Sestak is already thinking of running for Senate in 2016 no matter what.

If Toomey runs for Governor, I'd absolutely consider voting for him over Schwartz.

[Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Bodies for Biden]

The talk continues. There is supposedly already an effort to draft Toomey...

http://www.politicspa.com/gop-rumors-swirl-about-top-ticket-change/51795/

I'd imagine Meehan or Dent run for the GOP in this case. If Toomey comes in, of course it firmly leans Republican.

If Toomey comes in, he'd crush them both very easily.

If Toomey runs for Governor, I'd absolutely consider voting for him over Schwartz.

Why?  He's not a hardcore conservative by any means, but he isn't a centrist, either.

[Pheurton Skeurto]

If Toomey runs for Governor, I'd absolutely consider voting for him over Schwartz.

Why?  He's not a hardcore conservative by any means, but he isn't a centrist, either.

Schwartz is a very gross individual imo. I don't like how she comes off, plus she's had some reaaaaaaaaaaally terrible votes in the House. Toomey is at least honest about what he believes in (see: why I love Chris Christie)

[Keystone Phil]

Yeah, I'd love to see Toomey vs. Schwartz! I have wanted that (and expected it in 2010) for awhile. It wouldn't be a slam dunk but I definitely believe Toomey would be favored.

Schwartz is a very gross individual imo. I don't like how she comes off, plus she's had some reaaaaaaaaaaally terrible votes in the House. Toomey is at least honest about what he believes in (see: why I love Chris Christie)

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Who would Toomey appoint to his Senate seat if he were to win?

[PolitiJunkie]

Who would Toomey appoint to his Senate seat if he were to win?

Keystone Phil

[Keystone Phil]

Who would Toomey appoint to his Senate seat if he were to win?

Keystone Phil

I'd still be too young.

No idea if he'd go with someone close to him as a placeholder or an elected official. Obviously, we're thinking a little too far ahead on this.

[Pheurton Skeurto]

Toomey should appoint Phil as Senator screw the law

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

If they are passing out Senate seats like candy up there then I think it is time I move back.

Casey's will be available when he inherits the Governorship sooner or later.

 

[Keystone Phil]

Corbett will be kicking off his re-election campaign in Philadelphia on November 7th. That will get plenty of attention. He'll be in one of the most Republican parts in NE Philly to announce but it's still noteworthy.

In huge endorsement news, Bob Brady has officially backed Schwartz in the Dem primary now that State Senator Mike Stack has decided to run for Lt. Governor instead of the top spot.