PA GOV 2022: Stick a fork in it

[S019]

Ah well I couldn't find a thread, so here it is


Anyways rich executive, who donated to Biden considering running:

https://twitter.com/Politics1com/status/1349831878308630528?s=19

[wbrocks67]

Interesting. The GOP bench is going to be very interesting, but I guess we shouldn't expect a lot of big names. Just look at the 2018 bench....

[KaiserDave]

Ahahahhahahahahahhahahahhahahahaha

[Oregon Eagle Politics]

Shapiro would be the best Dem candidate, but the PA GOP doesn't have many big names

[100% pro-life no matter what]

Fun Fact: Dan Hilferty was once my next-door neighbor when I lived in Pennsylvania.  I haven't talked to him in a decade or so though.

[Not Me, Us]

Interestingly, Hilferty ran for Lt Governor in 1994 as a Democrat. Sounds to me like he's DOA in the primary.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

"Health" industry lobbyists should be in jail not in office.

[Kung Fu Kenny]

Brian Sims IN for Lt. Governor:

https://twitter.com/BrianSimsPA/status/1361318766345408512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7...

https://www.politicspa.com/sims-announces-bid-for-lieutenant-governor/97385/

[President Johnson]

What about Shapiro? I think he's the Democrats' best candidate. Since he just got reelected as attorney general, he has nothing to lose.

[Kung Fu Kenny]

What about Shapiro? I think he's the Democrats' best candidate. Since he just got reelected as attorney general, he has nothing to lose.

It is heavily rumored that he will run, but nothing solid on that front as far as I've seen. If he does run, he will be my candidate, though. Also, I likely will not support a white male for Lt. Governor, so that would disqualify Sims unfortunately. I like him a lot, but we have far too many white men in leadership roles here in PA so I'd like to see someone like Malcolm Kenyatta, Sara Innamorato, Summer Lee, or Sharif Street run.

[Not Me, Us]

What about Shapiro? I think he's the Democrats' best candidate. Since he just got reelected as attorney general, he has nothing to lose.

It is heavily rumored that he will run, but nothing solid on that front as far as I've seen. If he does run, he will be my candidate, though. Also, I likely will not support a white male for Lt. Governor, so that would disqualify Sims unfortunately. I like him a lot, but we have far too many white men in leadership roles here in PA so I'd like to see someone like Malcolm Kenyatta, Sara Innamorato, Summer Lee, or Sharif Street run.

Kenyatta would for sure be my first choice if he runs, he's awesome. Also love Innamorato and Lee after their primaries in 2018. Have they given any indication of their plans for 2022?

[Kung Fu Kenny]

What about Shapiro? I think he's the Democrats' best candidate. Since he just got reelected as attorney general, he has nothing to lose.

It is heavily rumored that he will run, but nothing solid on that front as far as I've seen. If he does run, he will be my candidate, though. Also, I likely will not support a white male for Lt. Governor, so that would disqualify Sims unfortunately. I like him a lot, but we have far too many white men in leadership roles here in PA so I'd like to see someone like Malcolm Kenyatta, Sara Innamorato, Summer Lee, or Sharif Street run.

Kenyatta would for sure be my first choice if he runs, he's awesome. Also love Innamorato and Lee after their primaries in 2018. Have they given any indication of their plans for 2022?

I don't believe either of them have made any strong indications but there's this:

One thing is clear — there will be pressure from Democrats growing progressive left for a diverse slate in a state that has never elected a woman or person of color to the U.S. Senate or governorship.

“We deserve a more diverse group of candidates than all white men,” state Rep. Summer Lee, a progressive Democrat from outside Pittsburgh, told the Capital-Star.

One Democratic operative pointed to Lee, fellow Pittsburgh progressive Rep. Sara Innamorato, Delaware County state Rep. Leanne Krueger and Philadelphia Councilperson Helen Gym as progressives who could shake up the statewide races.

https://www.penncapital-star.com/government-politics/toomey-exit-kick-starts-2022-guesswork-among-pa-politicos/

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Rs have a slight advantage

[Kung Fu Kenny]

Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale (dangerous fascist freak) running for Governor, his brother Sean is running for Senate.

from the Inquirer

[Roll Roons]

Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale (dangerous fascist freak) running for Governor, his brother Sean is running for Senate.

from the Inquirer

How exactly does that happen?

[Not Me, Us]

Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale (dangerous fascist freak) running for Governor, his brother Sean is running for Senate.

from the Inquirer

How exactly does that happen?

County Boards of Commissioners in PA are required to have at least one member of the opposition party. So Republicans are guaranteed at least one seat on County Boards regardless of how blue they are, and vice versa with Democrats. Although this doesn't apply to Allegheny, Erie, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties since they have County Councils instead of Boards of Commissioners.

[Kung Fu Kenny]

Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale (dangerous fascist freak) running for Governor, his brother Sean is running for Senate.

from the Inquirer

How exactly does that happen?

County Boards of Commissioners in PA are required to have at least one member of the opposition party. So Republicans are guaranteed at least one seat on County Boards regardless of how blue they are, and vice versa with Democrats. Although this doesn't apply to Allegheny, Erie, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties since they have County Councils instead of Boards of Commissioners.

Exactly this. And Montco does have some more Trumpy tendencies in the wealthier suburbs so someone like Gale could fit the bill for a Republican in that area. He pretty much rode the Trump wave and is now trying to catapult his way to the Governorship on the strength of being, basically, a Trump devotee. I don’t think he stands a realistic chance, nor does his brother for Senate, especially if other Trump loyalists like Mastriano, Mueser, and Barletta also run.

[Lognog]

Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale (dangerous fascist freak) running for Governor, his brother Sean is running for Senate.

from the Inquirer

do they have a shot at either nom?

[Kung Fu Kenny]

Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale (dangerous fascist freak) running for Governor, his brother Sean is running for Senate.

from the Inquirer

do they have a shot at either nom?

Stranger things have happened, but it's highly unlikely.

[Greedo punched first]

I never believed the rumors that Pat Toomey would run. If he does, he loses the nomination.

[Not Me, Us]

I never believed the rumors that Pat Toomey would run. If he does, he loses the nomination.

I mean, he's specifically ruled it out. He could change his mind, but I think his vote to convict is a pretty clear signal that he's done with politics.

[wbrocks67]

Given this new article, it seems only a matter of time till Shapiro makes it official

https://www.phillymag.com/news/2021/03/25/josh-shapiro-governor-pennsylvania/

[Kung Fu Kenny]

Given this new article, it seems only a matter of time till Shapiro makes it official

https://www.phillymag.com/news/2021/03/25/josh-shapiro-governor-pennsylvania/

Wow, really good article. Tough at points, but fair criticisms. I wonder how true that Rendell quote is about it costing $15 million to challenge Shapiro. Feels like everyone goes to Rendell whenever they need a bombastic, off-the-wall quote from the Dem establishment. Not sure how in touch he is with what's going on in reality. But does Shapiro's entry literally clear the field? I mean, I expect a couple longshot challengers, but what's the likelihood that Kenney or Krasner gets in just so it's not a cakewalk for him? Probably low.

[wbrocks67]

Given this new article, it seems only a matter of time till Shapiro makes it official

https://www.phillymag.com/news/2021/03/25/josh-shapiro-governor-pennsylvania/

Wow, really good article. Tough at points, but fair criticisms. I wonder how true that Rendell quote is about it costing $15 million to challenge Shapiro. Feels like everyone goes to Rendell whenever they need a bombastic, off-the-wall quote from the Dem establishment. Not sure how in touch he is with what's going on in reality. But does Shapiro's entry literally clear the field? I mean, I expect a couple longshot challengers, but what's the likelihood that Kenney or Krasner gets in just so it's not a cakewalk for him? Probably low.

Yeah, I can't imagine either getting in right now. I expect Shaprio has effectively cleared the field, and for a while now

[Oregon Eagle Politics]

Rs have a slight advantage

And Yet you think Charlie Crist will beat DeSantis in Florida.