[Big E]

Jim Gerlach is my GOP Congressman in PA-6. He's pretty much of a RINO. I think he decided to run for Governor because he didn't think he could win his seat again this year, as PA-6 has been turning blue over the past 6 years.

I guess he decided he couldn't beat the sitting PA Attorney General, Tom Corbett, in the primary, and figured he really did have a good chance to get reelected in the coming 2010 GOP wave.

[Heliand]

PA 6 includes Lower Merion, Norristown, and part of Reading. Its BEEN Blue ever since it was drawn up. God only knows why the Republicans int he legislature created it like they did. They did a really bad job of drawing lines though.

[rockinqsranch]

““I entered the race for Governor in order to continue my public service, put forth new ideas for creating jobs, protecting our taxpayers, blah, blah, blah, blah.......”

This pisses me off. “....new ideas for creating jobs...”

These asshats that say that have to be Leftists, either Dems, or RINO’s, cause they don’t understand where jobs come from. I wonder if they know where food comes from besides the Supermarket.

[USMA '71]

Gerlach is the typical political hack. Degree in Political Science and then a JD. Worked as a legislative aide. Then worked two years in a law firm before being elected to state government - then federal over the last 20 years. Typical BS career politician that has no clue how the real world works. And I don't care what party he represents.

[Old Teufel Hunden]

Tom Corbett is most likely going to be Pa’s next governor. He’s a solid conservative so this is good news. Fast Eddie is termed out and there are a bunch of Demorat candidates vying for the nomination. Jack Wagner might be strong challenger. Not sure who will get the nod, but there’s a good chance Corbett will win the governorship and now he does not have to spend any money in the primary. His opponent will be in a tough primary fight and will have to spend a lot of money there.

[tcrlaf]

“I guess he decided he couldn’t beat the sitting PA Attorney General, Tom Corbett, in the primary, and figured he really did have a good chance to get reelected in the coming 2010 GOP wave. “

And, he now has a million dollars to campaign with...

[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

How’s Corbett? Is he conservative? Does he have a chance?

By the way, PA is fast becoming the state of “Chicago” on the east coast with Fast Eddy in the governor’s seat.

[HamiltonJay]

Given I’ve never heard of the guy, not really suprising he’s out of the race. Corbett all but has the Republican primary locked up unless something drastic happens... I live in PA, and honestly could not name you any other republican that was seeking the position.

The dems are going to empthy their guns at Corbett because he went after the corruption in the state house, but at this point I couldn’t even tell you whos running on the D side for this position.

I think Corbett will likely win, Rendell’s been a disaster and most folks in the state are sick of him. I can’t see the state not voting for change in the Governorship this fall.

Time will tell.

[HonestConservative]

Hi, Big E. He’s mine as well. Yes indeed he is a ditw RINO

met another guy worth considering yesterday Sam Rohrer, former AG.

[SunkenCiv]

Note: this topic is from the 7th. Thanks Big E.