But the reality is that there is a lot of racism still left in the "T"...they may like Swann as a player, but damned if they are going to vote for him as a gov.
I live in the right top of the "T" and I don't see any racism to speak of. Of course, you can't see what's in people's hearts. There really is not much racial tension in PA -- in cities, suburbs or rural areas as compared to places like Cincinnati ( it was my misfortune to be in that city during a race riot several years ago). Second Amendment rights are one of the biggest issues in the "T" and if it's a choice between Rendell and Swann, they'll go for Swann on that issue alone.
There is no racism in the "T". They will vote overwhelmingly and in record numbers for Swann. The whole game is the Philly suburbs. If they are discontented with Fast Tax Eddie, then Swannie wins.