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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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I'm surprised Kerry didn't ask for some Grey Poupon for his Philly cheesesteak.
1 posted on 04/25/2016 4:49:25 PM PDT by dirtboy
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To: dirtboy

A cheesesteak with green chili tastes great here in New Mexico.


2 posted on 04/25/2016 4:52:11 PM PDT by Redcitizen
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Nobody makes a real Philly Cheese Steak outside of Philly...


3 posted on 04/25/2016 4:53:26 PM PDT by JBW1949
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I was a Philadelphia native - lived in the city until I was 25 and the near suburbs for 30 years after that and I never order a cheesesteak with onions or cheese whiz.

My preferred version is a pizza steak with sauce, no onions and mozzarella.

4 posted on 04/25/2016 4:53:53 PM PDT by Abby4116
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To: All

5 posted on 04/25/2016 4:54:16 PM PDT by Liz (SAFE PLACE? A liberal's mind. Nothing's there. Nothing can penetrate it.)
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To: dirtboy
http://articles.philly.com/2008-05-23/news/24990246_1_cheez-whiz-cheesesteak-frank-olivieri

Whiz on a cheesesteak: Hit or myth?

"A recent Philly.com poll asked, "What cheese belongs on a cheesesteak?" and Whiz finished third. American edged out provolone - suggesting a runoff poll to settle the issue - after more than 5,700 votes were cast. (See poll, at right.)

Even Geno's owner Joey Vento, 68, downplays Whiz. "To be honest with you, I've never eaten Cheez Whiz, and I'm the owner," he said. "... We always recommend the provolone. ... That's the real cheese..."

6 posted on 04/25/2016 4:55:15 PM PDT by monkapotamus
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I’d say “Screw you, I’ll order whatever the hell I want.” I’d never get elected anything, likely.


7 posted on 04/25/2016 4:55:23 PM PDT by Larry Lucido
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Would I get instant street cred and voter respect if I ate one with a fork on live TV?


8 posted on 04/25/2016 4:55:54 PM PDT by Enduro Guy (Trump/??????? 2016)
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Provolone is always my choice on any steak-and-cheese sub.


9 posted on 04/25/2016 4:56:13 PM PDT by Larry Lucido
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10 posted on 04/25/2016 4:58:38 PM PDT by nascarnation
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And I believe it’s “wit Whiz” not “and Cheez Whiz.”


11 posted on 04/25/2016 4:58:48 PM PDT by Moonman62 (Make America Great Again!)
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To: Larry Lucido

Same.


12 posted on 04/25/2016 4:58:59 PM PDT by monkapotamus
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To: dirtboy

One of very few great things about Philadelphia.


13 posted on 04/25/2016 4:59:05 PM PDT by Jack Hammer
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To: Abby4116

I was in Philly for NBC Warfare School in 1968...The cheese steaks at a little hole in the wall place on Chestnut off Broad Street were the only real Philly Cheese Steaks I’ve eaten...I’ve had them since in many places, but nothing else compares...:o)


14 posted on 04/25/2016 4:59:13 PM PDT by JBW1949
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Dump the Philly.
Dump the cheese.

Just give me a medium rare large-sized slab of dead animal flesh, and I’ll be happy.


15 posted on 04/25/2016 4:59:17 PM PDT by RandallFlagg (Vote for your guns!)
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To: Moonman62

“Wit wiz” could be misunderstood...


16 posted on 04/25/2016 4:59:59 PM PDT by Larry Lucido
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Nobody makes a real Philly Cheese Steak outside of Philly...

John Madden once said that is because, outside of Philly, people attempt to make them with real food.

17 posted on 04/25/2016 5:00:58 PM PDT by dirtboy
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Provolone. I wouldn’t use Cheez Whiz for spackling my neighbor’s dog’s anus.


18 posted on 04/25/2016 5:01:17 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: dirtboy

LOL....


19 posted on 04/25/2016 5:02:15 PM PDT by JBW1949
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To: Larry Lucido
Here are the ingredients used in the Italian Restaurant where I work.

Tender roast beef, sauteed green pepper, onions, and salad dressing. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

20 posted on 04/25/2016 5:04:41 PM PDT by ASA Vet (Jus Soli + Jus Sanguinis = NBC)
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