PA GOV RACE BOMBSHELL!!!!!!!!! Hafer crossing party lines to back Rendell for governor

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ^ | Tuesday, September 03, 2002 2:14 PM | James O'Toole, Post-Gazette Politics Editor

[GraniteStateConservative]

She'll be wearing a "Republicans for Rendell" button I bet. There are plenty of moderate Republicans who will feel more comfortable supporting Rendell since a statewide Republican with decent name ID has endorsed him.

[stevio]

I've just started seeing Fisher ads. I'll tell you what, I'm not very impressed.

[who knows what evil?]

And if you're Pro-Life, always vote Pro-Life. Always.

A VERY IMPORTANT message for the electorate that is rarely heard. Thousands upon thousands of 'pro-life Christians' are STILL voting for Democrats...43% of professed 'born again Christians' voted for Al Gore; a hard-core pro-death candidate. How do they reconcile these votes with their Christian values? If you claim the mantle of Christianity, you NEVER, but NEVER, vote for a pro-death (choice) candidate...Democrat OR Republican.

[GraniteStateConservative]

Really? I though it was when we were all supposed to start paying attention. :-)

Exactly. Fisher should be peaking right when the spotlight starts to shine on the fall campaign. He's not.

Until I see evidence of a surge from polls or other sources, I'll stick with the idea that he's behind by double-digits. I reserve the right to revise and extend my remarks once a new poll comes out. He's gotten bad media lately-- add this to that fire-- and he's not looking like a winner when the voters take a look at him.

[GraniteStateConservative]

Thanks for the affirmation, stevio.

[GraniteStateConservative]

Thousands upon thousands Millions of 'pro-life Christians' are STILL voting for Democrats...

[colorado tanker]

Sounds like she figured out that she's gone as far as she will ever get in PA politics and decided to stick to her party out of spite. What a witch.

We had a pro-choice woman in Colo. a few years ago who was fairly senior in the legislative leadership. She lost a Senate race and jumped to the Dems, who ran her for Congress. The Dems thought legions of pro-choice Pubbies would turn out for her. They didn't and she lost.

[Coop]

There is no Republican swing going on anywhere to counter the loss of PA.

Guess you're not seeing the news from MD.

[TBP]

So where is Peg Luksik when you need her?

For all of you who think conservatives should not oppose Republicans because all you do is elect Democrats, perhaps you should all have voted for Peg in her race against this RINO "rhymes with witch."

[1bigdictator]

Moreover, many older voters who don't vote party line, vote for the more recognizable name rather than on any particular issue. Rendell's name has lingered in PA politics like a dog-fart.

[Coop]

Exactly. Fisher should be peaking right when the spotlight starts to shine on the fall campaign. He's not.

But that's just it. You don't know if he's surging or not. Neither do I. I do, however, expect him to close the gap. Will he pass Rendell? I dunno. Will Gov. Schweiker and President Bush be able to help his campaign? I dunno.

I was glad to see that Fisher and Rendell are essentially considered even in the money department.

[Mo1]

I'll tell you what, I'm not very impressed

Sadly I have to agree with you

[Coop]

Thanks for the affirmation, stevio.

One guy (no offense, Stevio!) doesn't like Fisher's ads, and that's affirmation? LOL.

Fine. Then my yard sign survey showing Fisher leading 100-0% is now considered a scientific poll.

[GraniteStateConservative]

Every article I've read of the race recently doesn't indicate a Fisher surge. I'm just going on that.

[GraniteStateConservative]

Mo1 agrees, too.

Both are on the ground and don't think Fisher is surging.

[Coop]

Okay, two folks. Now you've got an affirmation! :-)

[GraniteStateConservative]

I've read comments from many pro-Fisher people here at FR who aren't happy about how he's run this race.

[Mo1]

Both are on the ground and don't think Fisher is surging.

No I didn't say that .. What I said was that I wasn't impressed with the commerical

As for Fisher .. he may have a chance .. but many things play into this factor

Most of the State doesn't like Rendell .. another one is .. even though the Philly Police Union is backing Rendall .. most city police officers can't stand him

I'm not ready to throw in the towel yet

[Coop]

Both are on the ground and don't think Fisher is surging.

From what I saw, they both agreed that they weren't impressed with Fisher's ad(s). Whether that translates into a surge or not, I dunno.

[Coop]

No I didn't say that .. (Mo1)

I'm sorry, GSC. I have no choice but to revoke your "affirmation" status. :-p