Posted on 09/23/2005 8:10:59 AM PDT by WmCraven_Wk
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In a warm and engaging talk, Swann, who followed booming speeches by no less than former presidential candidate Dr. Alan Keyes and RNC chairman Ken Mehlman, firmly tossed his hat in the ring to contest incumbent Edward G. Rendell, a Democrat, in 2006. "I'm running to be the next governor of Pennsylvania."
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And we pray you will win, Lynn.
Just win Lynn win !!!
Lynn Swann comes across as warm and engaging & smart on T.V. (I am basing this on football sideline interviews) - I think he will make a great candidate.
The media will ignore him. He's a black conservative. They cannot afford to have a popular black republican erode the socialist democrats stranglehold bondage on black americans.
Waitin' and watchin'.
He's also a Steeler legend, which will help offset some of the heavy 'rat vote in Pittsburgh.
All he needs is the endorsment of either Jerome Bettis or Ben Rothlishberger and the lemmings that call themselves Steeler fans will follow off of the cliff. The typical "yinzer" of West PA sustains themselves on a diet of Rothlishbergers, Bettis Peanut Butter and black and gold kool aid. I for one sure hope Swann unseats fast eddie the bully of broadstreet. And if Swann needs the dim witted card carrying, union member yinzer vote to do it, so be it.
Has he stated how he stands on:
Taxes; medical health; mental health; raises; what we get for our tax dollars; gambling; etc. etc.
When he starts talking, I'll start listening...I don't care what type of football player he was, its how he is going to govern PA. that I'm interested in.
African American conservative pols cant winn because they dont play race card
I'd rather lose this and keep Santorum.
Sadly, neither Swann nor Santorum will win, making Pennsylvania even bluer.
Lynn Swann will landslide this race. Aside from being an intelligent speaking man, he's also a local sports legend.
~Scott~
Lynn Swann has no experience either in government or business. He has never "exed'd", organized or just plain run anything. He was a great football player, and he's an excellent broadcaster, and, having met him several times, and living in the same town, and belonging to a club he belongs to...he's a darned nice person. But I'm not sure he's got the fire he needs to run a passionate race and win. As another poster said: Where does he stand on (fill in the many, many blanks)?
As much as I despise Rendell, I don't want just "anyone" to try to take him down.
On the whole, pretty vague, but encouraging.
There are quite a few moderate Republicans in my wife's family in PA and unfortunately Santorum seems to have alienated them. I like Santorum, too, but I'm not sure he can hold PA, particularly against Casey.
There are quite a few moderate Republicans in my wife's family in PA...
Then they're Democrats, friend.
His political views at the moment might be vague, but his strong support of President Bush indicates that he possesses similar philosophies. I can see Swann taking PA. Remember, Bush and Kerry were close there.
thank you....had some info on it...guess we'll have to wait and listen for more...
LOL...you beat me to it.
I'm on board! I'm in for a contribution and maybe a 72 hour task force trip.
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