Former Steeler Lynn Swann Forms Gubernatorial Committee (It's Official)

KDKA.com ^ | 2/24/05 | unknown

[beyond the sea]

Harrisburg (AP) Former Pittsburgh Steelers star Lynn Swann has filed papers forming a campaign committee for governor, his first official step toward a possible campaign for the 2006 election.

Swann's filing allows him to begin raising money for a campaign. He filed the papers Wednesday, on the eve of his first public speech as a potential candidate - at a Westmoreland County Republican dinner.

He promised to begin "a conversation with the people of Pennsylvania."

"I will spend time introducing myself to communities across the commonwealth," he said in a statement. "As I consider my personal decision regarding the upcoming gubernatorial race, we will also explore the potential political and financial support for my candidacy."

Swann named his committee Team 88, the number the wore during a career as a wide receiver that won him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

[beyond the sea]

This guy will win! Swannie will catch on.

[martin_fierro]

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[beyond the sea]

Swann ping

[FlipWilson]

Asuming that Lynn has no scandals in his past, and for a former pro-athlete that is a BIG assumption, Fast Eddie Rendell is toast!

[rabidralph]

Are you smoking again :-) Yeah, I'd love for him to win in Heinzland.

[Born Conservative]

I sure hope he can win, so we can send Fast Eddy packing.

[discostu]

Sweet, well we know he'll have the best verticle leap at the annual governor's convention.

[Rebelbase]

I hope the Penn. GOP gives him a good reception.

[xsmommy]

good for him!!!

[Petronski]

Yay!

[Joe 6-pack]

There have been some rumours floated that Bradshaw was considering a bid for Louisiana Gov....

[Rebelbase]

Is the field wide open for Swann?

[beyond the sea]

God ... you are fast!

Makes me think of this:

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"Cool Papa Bell was so fast he could get out of bed, turn out the lights across the room and be back in bed under the covers before the lights went out." - Josh Gibson

Yoi, double yoi!

[beyond the sea]

Fast Eddie Rendell is toast!

That would be cool.

[hchutch]

If they are smart, they have Swann and Santorum appear together. Link the two, and...

:)

[Semper Paratus]

Swann must be hoping for an "Immaculate Election".

[beyond the sea]

well we know he'll have the best verticle leap at the annual governor's convention.

ROFL!

Swannie will be RECEIVED well.

;-)

[ManHunter]

The other night, I heard a black attorney (Ted something) make a bet with Mike Savage that there will be no black GOP governors in the U.S. within the next ten years ($25K donation to the GOP if he loses). Ted's position was that "whites" will never vote for a black for governor. I guess we'll see, won't we?

[beyond the sea]

I hope the Penn. GOP gives him a good reception. ---

The PA GOP is lame, but Swannie will pull this off. He's smooth, energetic, and a real solid honest guy!

[GraniteStateConservative]

Bring in Bradshaw to campaign with him!