It's a dead heat for Rendell, Swann

TRIBUNE-REVIEW ^ | 3/17/06 | David M. Brown

[LdSentinal]

Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell and Republican challenger Lynn Swann are running neck and neck, a new independent statewide poll shows. In a hypothetical election, Rendell and Swann each would get 44 percent of the vote, with 10 percent undecided and 2 percent for others, according to the Strategic Vision poll.

"Dead even. You can't get much closer than that," said David E. Johnson, pollster for Atlanta-based Strategic Vision, a public relations and marketing firm.

This poll, similar to other recent polls, spells trouble -- according to the pollster -- for Rendell, of Philadelphia, who is seeking a second four-year term in the Nov. 7 general election.

"He's extremely vulnerable," Johnson said. "Any time any incumbent is polling below 50 percent, that's a sign of trouble."

[notpoliticallycorewrecked]

So is Swann a true Republican or is he a RINO????

[bybybill]

Got to love it !

[goldstategop]

Fast Eddie is in trouble. See, in PA they go hog wild for the Steelers. In any other year, Fast Eddie might stand a chance. Not when he's up against an NFL Hall Of Fame Champ who also happens to be a staunch pro-life conservative.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[Just A Nobody]

Did you see this?

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

ping

[A CA Guy]

If any poll calls a Republican dead even, then they lead by at least 7 points I figure.

[demlosers]

So is Swann a true Republican or is he a RINO????

We certainly know that fast Eddie Rendell is a rat fink.

[SFConservative]

"Dead even. You can't get much closer than that," said David E. Johnson, pollster for Atlanta-based Strategic Vision ...

Dang ... thank God for experts who can interpret this tricky stuff for us ...

[smoothsailing]

Yes,ain't it grand!

[goldstategop]

Let's forget his endorsement of that illegal pay raise. People are still mad about it. Its the RINOs and the Democrats who've taken the brunt for disregarding the people to further their own nests.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[lizma]

From what I've read he sounds conservative. Time will tell.

Question is are we better off with a RINO or a rat? My state dumped a RINO for a rat and the rat turns out to be a progressive/ Marxist.

I wish voting the Repubs out would send a message to them but they appear to be clueless and missing the boat is what they are best at.

I really wish the Constitution had term limits.

[maine-iac7]

let's pray EDdie boy goes - he wont be able to deliberately delay the military vote ever again

[Just A Nobody]

Yes,ain't it grand!

LOL! Looks like life in PA is looking up. If the "polls" say dead even, Swann in probably up by 15-20%. ;*)

[smoothsailing]

I hear Fast Eddie has been spending a lot of time in grave yards lately rallying his constituents. LOL!

[Just A Nobody]

LOL! Funny if it weren't so true!

[Bommer]

I doubt that this was a fairly weighed poll. Probably 65% - 70% Democrap. Don't look good for Eddie in a tie!

[right-wingin_It]

Based on his history of political contributions, per FR threads, I'm guessing RINO.

[HitmanLV]

This is good.

[right-wingin_It]

Although, his current positions (at least socially) are conservative (ie. pro-life etc.) Question for me is would he hold to them long after he wins the election?...He WILL win, IMO, speaking as a former PA resident.