Vitali might run for Sestak’s seat…
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Steve Welch has been out there for months preparing to take on Joe Sestak, but I’m sure he’s more than ready for anyone the Democrats decide to nominate. Whoever it is will have to answer for their party’s paltry efforts in DC. Steve gives the 7th a fresh choice as to who can bring REAL responsibility and accountability to Congress. I’ve met Steve and have been hearing great buzz about his campaign. I’m impressed by his background as well as the grassroots support he’s received.
Vitale, really isn't a lightwieght. But, go ahead and dream about this superstar Steve Welch.
Sheriff-do you mean Vitali?
He has done zero in Harrisburg. He voted for these inexcusable increases in tax over the past weeks. What makes him a heavyweight? I think the Dem is going to very underfunded and will have to explain every bad vote they ever made.
Steve Welch, Pat Meehan or Craig Williams will not.
Steve Welch will get squashed in the GOP primary, if he doesn't drop out first. On the GOP side, Pat Meehan seems to be inclined to drop out of the race for Governor and run for Congress instead. Meehan hasn't been raising much money, Gerlach draws from the SEPA base Meehan has, and many of the major GOP fundraisers in PA (Bob Asher, Christine Toretti, etc.) already have committed to Corbett. If Meehan doesn't get into the Congressional race, Craig Williams will get in and be the favorite on the GOP side.
Vitali is an OK candidate, but he cannot raise any money. He never has, and he never will be able to do so successfully. In fact, he seems to believe that he doesn't need to raise money — which is CRAZY when it comes to a multi-million $ Congressional race. Bryan Lentz will run for Congress, and he will be the frontrunner on the Democratic side.
Steve Welch will get squashed in the GOP primary, if he doesn't drop out first. On the GOP side, Pat Meehan seems to be inclined to drop out of the race for Governor and run for Congress instead. Meehan hasn't been raising much money, Gerlach draws from the SEPA base Meehan has, and many of the major GOP fundraisers in PA (Bob Asher, Christine Toretti, etc.) already have committed to Corbett. If Meehan doesn't get into the Congressional race, Craig Williams will get in and be the favorite on the GOP side.
Vitali is an OK candidate, but he cannot raise any money. He never has, and he never will be able to do so successfully. In fact, he seems to believe that he doesn't need to raise money — which is CRAZY when it comes to a multi-million $ Congressional race. Bryan Lentz will run for Congress, and he will be the frontrunner on the Democratic side.
Yeah, that tax increase really killed Governor Rendell's re-election bid. After all, he only won by 21%. I'm sure that kept him from running up a 25% margin. Those horrible votes and proposals also have kept the Democratic candidates from winning the VAST MAJORITY of statewide elections since 2002, a significant majority of seats in Pennsylvania's congressional delegation, and the Democrats' attempt to recapture the Pennsylvania House.
Oh wait, the Democratic candidates have done all of those things despite their political ideologies. Are you sure you don't mean "due to" rather than "in spite of"?
By the way, there were exactly zero votes to increase statewide taxes over the last few weeks. Please pay attention.
Wake me when the Republicans begin winning statewide elections in Pennsylvania. I will save my congratulations for IF and when that happens.
I met him too and he is very impressive. Running for the right reasons with a good resume for the district. He also is a fresh face which is badly needed in that district.
Williams had his chance. It is time for a new face
Are you awake? Corbett won in 2004 and 2008 in bad environements. 2010 looks alot better for the GOP. Republicans are activated and Indies are leaning to the GOP. Watch NJ and VA this year — that will foretell 2010.
You can't say Corbett's win in 08 will translate in the Gov race, Fisher won by a higher % in 2000 and then got smoked two years later.
Things might be different if Corbett was a strong campaigner but if you look at the facts he isn't. He won the two general elections by the simple fact that he had an R next to his name (as bad as the R brand is most democrats won't even trust one of their own being the top law and order guy in the state)
Case in point look at the 04 AG primary, he had the backing of the state party, all the fundraisers and the endorsements of 66 out of 67 counties yet only beat Castor 52.8 to 47.2, not exactly barn burning facts.
Ed, how dare you try to inject reason into the discussion! Damn it, pick up your pom poms and put your blinders on!
Fisher won PA when Clinton and Gore were mopping up in PA, which shows he was a strong candidate. The only reason he lost the governor's race is….well I forgot my talking points but I know there is a reason. Simple fact: if you win twice as a candidate for AG you are automatically a strong candidate for governor. While Fisher may have lost, every other GOP AG who has run for governor has won, I think. Remember, blinders and pom poms, and you'll rarely be disappointed.
you are 100% correct
Corbett has proven himself already. I would not mind a Corbett/Gerlach ticket
Meehan needs to run in open seat
Corbett has proven himself at what? Gerlach at least has a record……he's never had to go out on a limb vote on anything.
exactly, who looks at things like previous election results when trying to determine a strength of a candidate???