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2014 Election

Monday, April 8, 2013

It's Official: Schwartz Is Running for Governor

Multiple media outlets reporting Schwartz has filed to run in 2014 on Monday.

We've been hearing the rumors for months, but it is finally official. U.S. Rep. Alyson Schwartz filed paperwork today to run for governor in 2014. According to philly.com, Schwartz said she hopes to beat out current Gov. Tom Corbett and his “failed leadership” that "has crippled the Pennsylvania economy in a competitive world." “He’s just missing in action most of the time,” Schwartz, of Montgomery County, said in an interview with philly.com. Schwartz told the online news source the state’s unemployment rate "has been well above the national average during Corbett’s term." “What I’m hearing from people around the state is that they know we need a fresh perspective about the economy and growth,” she said. According to The Hill, Schwartz "…

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Kathy Adlam

7:57 pm on Monday, April 29, 2013

Randy... Truth hurts, doesn't it? I'm with Pat on this one.   more ›

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Report: Castor To Run for Governor?

Previously ran against Corbett in 2004 Pa. Attorney General primary

Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce Castor could challenge Pa. Governor Tom Corbett in 2014, PoliticsPA reports. The 51-year-old former district attorney and Lower Salford resident is the minority Republican on the county's 3-person executive and legislative board, alongside Democrats Josh Shapiro and Leslie Richards. Castor told the political news website that he believes Corbett is "vulnerable" to a reelection challenge. Corbett and Castor have a storied history, including a 2004 Republican primary race for Attorney General. The Republican State Committee endorsed Corbett for the post and Castor ran a grassroots campaign throughout the state, losing the nomination by five points. Castor has served on the Board of Commissioners since …

Kathy

2:53 pm on Sunday, December 9, 2012

Does anyone know if either Castor or Shapiro attended the big Pennsylvania Society event at the Waldorf in NYC this weekend? That could be an indicator of any intentions to run for Pennsylvania governor.   more ›

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