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Philly cheesesteak is test for candidates, not just a lunch
MSN ^ | 4/25/16 | CATHERINE LUCEY

Posted on 04/25/2016 4:49:24 PM PDT by dirtboy

ES MOINES, Iowa — Five-point plans, engaging speeches and star endorsements are all important in a presidential campaign, but how well do candidates REALLY know the cities and towns where they're wooing voters?

The supreme test in Philadelphia: ordering a cheesesteak.

Just ask Secretary of State John Kerry, who was roundly mocked in 2003 for passing up the more traditional Cheez Whiz on his cheesesteak for Swiss cheese.

"Don't come into Philadelphia and try to cater favor with us and then order Swiss cheese, which no one does in Philadelphia," Ed Rendell, former Pennsylvania governor and Philadelphia mayor, said. Hillary Clinton, he predicted, will make no such gaffe should she sample a cheesesteak as she campaigns in the state before the primary Tuesday.

Bill Clinton "would always order a cheesesteak with onions and Cheez Whiz," Rendell said. "That is the only way to order a cheesesteak."

Competitive races in both parties have sustained the intensity of the primary face-offs far beyond their usual seasons this year, increasing the spotlight on candidates and the requisite local know-how. Most recently, in New York City, Ohio Gov. John Kasich took flack for eating pizza with a knife and fork, Hillary Clinton was mocked for struggling to use a Metrocard to ride the subway and Bernie Sanders revealed he thought the subway still took tokens, which were phased out in 2003.

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: moosecheesesteak; pa2016
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To: dirtboy

I moved away from Phila 20 years ago, and have yet to find a REAL Philly cheesesteak anywhere else.


41 posted on 04/25/2016 5:43:40 PM PDT by Cementjungle
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To: ASA Vet

Not really just to you. A Philly Cheese Steak! Oh, nothing better. I’ll order, taste, if not good, I leave. The Popular Known places, really not good . ( no names) I love cheese steaks. Like others love they BBQ! No swiss, and surely no “hot sauce”.


42 posted on 04/25/2016 5:46:20 PM PDT by WorksinKOP
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To: RegulatorCountry

Started in the 1950s but apparently reformulated around 2001.


43 posted on 04/25/2016 5:46:36 PM PDT by nascarnation
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To: CurlyDave

“In the news clip I saw, the cook asked Kerry something like: “You want whiz on dat”, and Kerry just stood there dumbfounded.”

Haha!

Kerry probably thought the guy was asking him if he wanted him to pee on it!!!!


44 posted on 04/25/2016 5:47:53 PM PDT by Cowgirl of Justice
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To: nascarnation

wasn’t it then candidate John Kerry (who served in Vietnam) who asked Pat’s if they had Gruyère ?


45 posted on 04/25/2016 5:52:08 PM PDT by llevrok (Lies are born the moment someone thinks the truth is dangerous.)
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To: Abby4116

100% true. The bread is the key.. Friend had a Co. once. Tried to duplicate. Even took in the water.? didn’t work. Need Philly rolls.


46 posted on 04/25/2016 5:53:36 PM PDT by WorksinKOP
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To: Abby4116
I love thousand island dressing on mine.

yep, weird that way

47 posted on 04/25/2016 6:08:14 PM PDT by onona (Honey this isn't Kindergarten. We are in an all out war for the survival of our Country !)
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To: XEHRpa
One absolute necessity virtually impossible to find outside of the city is an Amoroso sub roll.

I'm hearing votes from life long South Philadelphians that DEL ROSSI'S CHEESESTEAK CO. is at the top. Also have killer hamburger's. There on 4th near Spring Garden St.--Northern Liberties section.

48 posted on 04/25/2016 6:25:48 PM PDT by Stentor ("Hiding behind “conservative” while America goes down theTher toilet is not acceptable anymore." L)
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To: Starstruck
I've had plenty of great Philly Cheese Steaks outside of Philly

Not without an Amoroso roll.

49 posted on 04/25/2016 6:27:20 PM PDT by Stentor ("Hiding behind “conservative” while America goes down theTher toilet is not acceptable anymore." L)
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To: EQAndyBuzz

Here you go!

http://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-Bacons-Bacon-Flavored-Toothpaste/dp/B004MBNK5K


50 posted on 04/25/2016 6:35:36 PM PDT by bk1000 (A clear conscience is a sure sign of a poor memory)
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To: Billthedrill

” I wouldn’t use Cheez Whiz for spackling my neighbor’s dog’s anus.”

The dog would love it one lick at a time.


51 posted on 04/25/2016 6:37:47 PM PDT by Rebelbase
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To: monkapotamus

I’d always heard provolone also.


52 posted on 04/25/2016 6:39:31 PM PDT by buwaya
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To: Billthedrill
Provolone. I wouldn’t use Cheez Whiz for spackling my neighbor’s dog’s anus.

"Get crazy with the Cheez Whiz!"

53 posted on 04/25/2016 6:44:05 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Moonman62

“Wit Whiz” - Does that mean that you pee on it?


54 posted on 04/25/2016 7:02:57 PM PDT by reg45 (Barack 0bama: Implementing class warfare by having no class.)
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To: Abby4116

And that is proof of a true Philadelphia native! The next level is the answer to the question - cheese on top, or under the steak on a toasted roll?


55 posted on 04/25/2016 7:09:33 PM PDT by freeandfreezing
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To: Cementjungle

Or a steak hoagie, or a pizza steak ...


56 posted on 04/25/2016 7:11:57 PM PDT by freeandfreezing
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To: dirtboy
Brings back some other scenes:


57 posted on 04/25/2016 7:15:42 PM PDT by RightGeek (FUBO and the donkey you rode in on)
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To: Rebelbase; Billthedrill
The dog would love it one lick at a time.

I remember a scuba diving mag back in the 80s having pictures of a dive operator feeding a grouper or some other large fish from a pressurized can of che...er..., "cheese".

Probably got her a lot of bookings.

58 posted on 04/25/2016 7:18:53 PM PDT by Calvin Locke
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To: freeandfreezing
Steak on the grill, put cheese on top, put opened roll on top of that (still on grill) and pick the whole thing up with a spatula, inverting as you go.

Of course, pizza steak has to be steak, sauce, cheese in pizza oven until cheese melted.

59 posted on 04/25/2016 7:31:36 PM PDT by Abby4116
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To: RightGeek

Not to defend Obama because I wouldn’t, but I STRONGLY suspect that every candidate for national office is offered a hot dog at county fairs for exactly the same reason.


60 posted on 04/25/2016 7:50:20 PM PDT by Riley (The Fourth Estate is the Fifth Column.)
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