[houston1]

I grew up in PA and we have a saying there that everything between Philly & Pittsburg is like Albama, I doubt a black man stands a chance of getting elected there. None of the white Republicans I know will vote for a black man, a factor no one is considering.

[presidio9]

To such people, there is often a difference between a "black man" and a Republican Steeler legend who is black.

[philsfan24]

"None of the white Republicans I know will vote for a black man, a factor no one is considering."

thats pretty sad. if they are racist enough to not vote for swann because hes black, id bet that same group wouldnt vote for a jew either.

[Dems_R_Losers]

I grew up in PA and we have a saying there that everything between Philly & Pittsburg is like Albama, I doubt a black man stands a chance of getting elected there. None of the white Republicans I know will vote for a black man, a factor no one is considering.

Boy, I sure hope this is not true. I live in Bucks County and I haven't seen any of that. But I'm not familiar with the rural areas of the Commonwealth. I guess we'll find out when we see the turnout numbers.

[colorado tanker]

Look what Louisiana did to an Indian-American running on the pubbie ticket.

[RockinRight]

I would say you might be right...but I think Steelers fans might be able to tip the balance.

[Sisku Hanne]

That's funny, cause I live in the mid-state and every single Pubbie I know will vote for Swannie if he's the nominee (which is all but a given). But I do know a few that won't vote for Scranton. And it's not Alabama...it's Kentucky, as in "Pennsyltucky".

[Theodore R.]

In 1986, MI refused to support a black Republican nominated for governor. A lot of those northern states are good at lecturing the South on its racial problems, but they draw the line on black candidates for major office, particularly within the GOP.