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Pa. governor speaks to Virginia Democrats at annual dinner
AP/WRIC ^ | February 11, 2006

Posted on 02/11/2006 6:52:12 PM PST by ncountylee

RICHMOND, Va. Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell says Virginia Democrats should get back to the progressive initiatives that made the party great and quit running campaigns as though they were imitation Republicans.

Rendell spoke to about one thousand Democratic activists at the party's annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner tonight in Richmond.

Rendell said John Kerry should have remained truer to Democratic ideals when he opposed Republican George W- Bush two years ago.

Rendell is seeking re-election this year against a strong challenge from Republican Lynn Swann -- a Hall of Fame player on the Pittsburgh Steelers' football team from the 1970s.

In an interview with reporters, Rendell said Swann's recent strong showing in statewide polls there was the result of the Steelers' Super Bowl victory of Seattle last week. But Rendell said -- quote -- "it's a long time to November."


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Politics/Elections; US: Pennsylvania; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: fasteddie; fasteddy; kaine; lynnswann; rendell; slickeddie; virginia

1 posted on 02/11/2006 6:52:14 PM PST by ncountylee
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To: ncountylee

Go Lynn!


2 posted on 02/11/2006 6:52:32 PM PST by ncountylee (Dead terrorists smell like victory)
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To: ncountylee
"Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell says Virginia Democrats should get back to the progressive initiatives that made the party great and quit running campaigns as though they were imitation Republicans."

AB-solutely spot-on, Governor...oh, here's your check from George Soros.
3 posted on 02/11/2006 6:53:22 PM PST by decal (Too many people mistake "tolerance" for "approval")
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To: ncountylee
RICHMOND, Va. Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell says Virginia Democrats should get back to the progressive initiatives that made the party great and quit running campaigns as though they were imitation Republicans.

Virginia Democrats reminded Ed Rendell that's the only way they can win here.

4 posted on 02/11/2006 6:54:48 PM PST by Corin Stormhands
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To: ncountylee
progressive initiatives that made the party great

That's a crock of crap. The things that made the Democratic Party anything resembling great include:

Tell me these are the roots he's talking about...

5 posted on 02/11/2006 6:59:33 PM PST by krb (ad hominem arguments are for stupid people)
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To: ncountylee

Yes Mr. Rendell it is a long time till November, you should spend some of that time packing your bags.


6 posted on 02/11/2006 7:00:36 PM PST by sgtbono2002
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To: krb

Forgot to add the main point...Every one of those topics is either OWNED by Republicans now or was actually advocated and "latched" onto by Dems in that time...


7 posted on 02/11/2006 7:01:32 PM PST by krb (ad hominem arguments are for stupid people)
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To: ncountylee

Fast Eddie can't run PA, but he's got the guts to tell VA residents what to do.

Run Lynn, run.


8 posted on 02/11/2006 7:03:51 PM PST by HonestConservative (Bless our Servicemen!)
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To: ncountylee

Rick Santorum may be the most vulnerable Republican Senator up for re-election this year. I hope Swan is popular enough to pull some moderate votes for Santorum?


9 posted on 02/11/2006 7:11:56 PM PST by Once-Ler (The rat 06 election platform will be a promise to impeach the President if they win.)
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To: Once-Ler

Sunday, February 12, 2006
Event Type: TV Show
Time: Sunday Morning
Location:
Details: George Stephanopoulous' interview of Lynn Swann will air this Sunday on the ABC news program: This Week. Check your local listings.

http://www.swannforgovernor.com/calendar/


10 posted on 02/11/2006 7:51:59 PM PST by BlueHeaven (http://www.swannforgovernor.com/calendar/)
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To: ncountylee
"it's a long time to November."

Yes, that is true FastEddie. This will likely be the longest and most difficult political contest you have ever experienced. You will be defeated because of your disrespect for the citizens of Pennsylvania. You will be beaten because of your behavior regarding legalized gambling in our fine state, even though over 65% of it's residents didn't want same. You will be removed from office because of your arrogance and despicable actions during the last election! Pennsylvanians deserve better than you.

-----------GO LYNN SWANN------------

11 posted on 02/11/2006 9:56:07 PM PST by Rabble (Just When is John F sKerry going to release his USNR military records ?)
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To: HonestConservative
"In an interview with reporters, Rendell said Swann's recent strong showing in statewide polls there was the result of the Steelers' Super Bowl victory of Seattle last week"

This is pure bull and fasteddie knows it! Swann's support won't evaporate when the superbowl memories fade. What won't evaporate is the memory of fasteddie's despicable maneuvers during his first, and hopefully last term. We deserve better than this lowlife!

----------------LYNN SWANN FOR GOVERNOR---------------

12 posted on 02/11/2006 11:13:31 PM PST by Rabble (Just When is John F sKerry going to release his USNR military records ?)
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To: Rabble

Yes, Rendell is a LOWLIFE and PA deserves better.


13 posted on 02/11/2006 11:20:46 PM PST by TAdams8591
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To: ncountylee

He probably spoke very quickly so he could get home before Lynn runs away with the race.


14 posted on 02/12/2006 6:34:00 AM PST by jmaroneps37 (We will never murtha to the terrorists. Bring home the troops means bring home the war.)
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