[Chairman Fred]

And what are Schweiker's positions on thing like taxes, schooling, the judiciary, abortion, etc. (I don't know them, myself.) I assume he's the son of Russ Schweiker, who was Ronald Reagan's intended running mate in 1976.

With this kind of publicity there certainly will be calls for him to advance into national politics (unless he's actually conservative, at which point the press will run away from him). I'd like to know just what we might have in store for the future.

IN the meantime God bless the miners, their families and their rescuers. Also kudos to the Governor, who did not try to hog the limelight the way that a certain Governor of California would have.

[HighWheeler]

Also kudos to the Governor, who did not try to hog the limelight the way that a certain Governor of California would have.

Well you nailed that one! I can also think of a certain ex-governor of Arkansas who would do the same thing.

[proudofthesouth]

I heard on FOX last night that Schweiker isn't running for election. That he has choosen to step out of the limelight so he can spend more time with his family.

[ex-snook]

"I assume he's the son of Russ Schweiker, who was Ronald Reagan's intended running mate in 1976. "

Nah, the Governor grew up in Levittown of working class parents. He was in local politics and was the running mate of Gov Ridge and became Governor when Ridge went to Washington. He is probably too pro-life and not RINO enough for today's GOP. He has already bought a house not too far from Levittown where he plans to provide for his family.