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Robert Casey Jr. Says He'll Run Against Santorum
KYW1060 ^

Posted on 03/04/2005 1:29:10 PM PST by Sub-Driver

Robert Casey Jr. Says He'll Run Against Santorum by KYW's Tony Romeo

Robert Casey Jr., being wooed by national Democrats to challenge incumbent Republican senator Rick Santorum for his US Senate seat from Pennsylvania, has decided to jump into the race.

Earlier this week, Governor Rendell was asked about the prospects for a fight over the Democratic nomination for US Senate:

“I hope, in all cases, if we can avoid a Democratic primary, that would be a good result. But until anybody declares their intentions, it’s impossible. I’m not going to pick up the phone and talk to other candidates until I hear that someone definitely wants to run.”

After the governor made those remarks on Wednesday, former Pennsylvania treasurer (and former Republican) Barbara Hafer told the Associated Press she would run.

Then on Friday, when current treasurer Robert Casey Jr. also said he would run, Rendell did pick up the phone. Hafer has released a statement saying she’ll honor the governor’s wishes and stay out of the race.

(Excerpt) Read more at kyw1060.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: 2006; electionussenate; robertcasey; santorum
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To: Ramcat
Look you are just going to have to face the fact this old boy down South knew about Pat before you did. I knew about Toomey before he announced and was pleased he was running I also knew he was a better pick than Specter which you have only belatedly admitted.

I can see this hurts your pride but I can't help you with that either. So keep it up, I don't think it will heal if you keep scratching it but I can't help you there either.
41 posted on 03/04/2005 2:50:47 PM PST by Mark in the Old South (Sister Lucia of Fatima pray for us)
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To: Mark in the Old South

Yeah you knew he worked for Papa Bush or Reagan.

Or maybe you're thinking about Pat Boone. He used to be on TV you know?


42 posted on 03/04/2005 2:57:20 PM PST by Ramcat (Thank You American Veterans)
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To: Sub-Driver

Not to worry, he can always get Arlen Specter to pull his fat from the fire.


43 posted on 03/04/2005 2:58:18 PM PST by Prince Charles
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To: Ramcat
I knew more about him than you did when it counted.

By the way did we ever thank you and your kind for the joyous return of Specter to the Senate and the wonderful way he endeared himself to his fellow Republicans on the issue of Judicial nominees.

I'm so sorry Ramcat how neglectful of us to fail telling you how much we appreciate your commitment to your state by keeping abreast of the candidates for public office. You and your kind in PA have done yourselves PROUD. Gee thanks.
44 posted on 03/04/2005 3:02:22 PM PST by Mark in the Old South (Sister Lucia of Fatima pray for us)
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To: Sub-Driver

It's unfortunate how Santorum let this happen to himself.


45 posted on 03/04/2005 3:04:53 PM PST by k2blader (It is neither compassionate nor conservative to support the expansion of socialism.)
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To: Prince Charles

Ha!


46 posted on 03/04/2005 3:06:51 PM PST by k2blader (It is neither compassionate nor conservative to support the expansion of socialism.)
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To: hipaatwo
FAST EDDIE STRIKES AGAIN

Fat Fast Eddie is gonna royally screw this state

And the worse part is .. many "true" conservatives will sit back and allow it to happen

And for those who think I'm wrong ... Take a good look a Philadelphia

47 posted on 03/04/2005 3:34:18 PM PST by Mo1 (Question to the Media/Press ... Why are you hiding the Eason Jordan tapes ????)
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To: Mark in the Old South

It'll be a hard race, but if Santorummanages to pull it out against a pro-life Dem..the hard left lunatic fringe of the dem party will go apes**t..it could split the party..


48 posted on 03/04/2005 3:43:15 PM PST by ken5050 (The Dem party is as dead as the NHL..)
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To: Ramcat

the choice last election was between a socialist (specter) and a conservative toomy. The republican party in pa made it's choice by backing specter. So then who really is to blame in the end?


49 posted on 03/04/2005 4:04:48 PM PST by rottweiller_inc
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To: Mo1

What do you think will happen if Lynn Swann runs against Fast Eddie. Do you think Philly would go for him?


50 posted on 03/04/2005 4:06:30 PM PST by hipaatwo
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To: Supernatural

so far anything santorum has warned about the left on the issue of marriage has been proven correct. He supports FMA does he not?

A democrat would have to support FMA to be viable.


51 posted on 03/04/2005 4:06:49 PM PST by longtermmemmory (VOTE!)
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To: rottweiller_inc
"the choice last election was between a socialist (specter) and a conservative toomy. The republican party in pa made it's choice by backing specter. So then who really is to blame in the end?"

Specter is a Republican Senator.
The president needs Republican Senators to pass his legislation and to approve his judicial nominees.

There were two elections (primary and general).
Specter won them both.

Stick your finger in your eye that's fine with me.
52 posted on 03/04/2005 4:08:23 PM PST by Ramcat (Thank You American Veterans)
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To: rottweiller_inc
Here's a question for you rotty.

Why doesn't Toomey (that's how you spell his name by the way)run against Rick in the primary?

My contention is that Pat Toomey was an unknown entity in the last election. His now legendary conservative credentials are more myth than a matter of record.

This guy was a gin seller just a few years back.
53 posted on 03/04/2005 4:14:18 PM PST by Ramcat (Thank You American Veterans)
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To: hipaatwo
If Lynn Swann runs .. then Fast Eddie could very well have a fight on his hands
54 posted on 03/04/2005 4:14:35 PM PST by Mo1 (Question to the Media/Press ... Why are you hiding the Eason Jordan tapes ????)
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To: Ramcat

I'm a pa voter who voted for hoffel just to to try to keep specter from getting the juduciary chairmenship. and i know you'll call me names but my purpose is'nt to promote power to the republican party but to promote conservatism.


55 posted on 03/04/2005 4:15:38 PM PST by rottweiller_inc
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To: Ramcat

for an unknown he came awful close to winning the primary


56 posted on 03/04/2005 4:16:37 PM PST by rottweiller_inc
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To: rottweiller_inc
but my purpose is'nt to promote power to the republican party but to promote conservatism.

By voting for a far leftie like Hoeffel??

Oh yea .. great way to promote conservatism .. /sarcasm >

57 posted on 03/04/2005 4:17:50 PM PST by Mo1 (Question to the Media/Press ... Why are you hiding the Eason Jordan tapes ????)
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To: Mo1

and voting for specter being chairman promoted conservatism how?


58 posted on 03/04/2005 4:19:30 PM PST by rottweiller_inc
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To: rottweiller_inc
Check my posts.
I'm not a name caller.
Specter has done nothing this term (beside some blabber coming out of his office) to undermine the President.
I'd rather not have Specter in office but our cause hangs on the votes of a handful of RINOS.
Specter is just one of them.
But as Rick and the President said during the election, "On the important issues Arlen is with us".
Give him a chance. I didn't mean rotty to be disrespectful but short for your screen name.
59 posted on 03/04/2005 4:20:49 PM PST by Ramcat (Thank You American Veterans)
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To: Mo1

oh voting for specter might have promoted the republican party but i'm a conservative and registered libertarian


60 posted on 03/04/2005 4:22:15 PM PST by rottweiller_inc
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