Pennsylvania's Rendell Gets Double-Digit Lead

[Judi Lynn]

Angus Reid Global Scan : Polls & Research
Pennsylvania's Rendell Gets Double-Digit Lead
May 15, 2006

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Support for Ed Rendell has increased in the Keystone State, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 55 per cent of respondents in Pennsylvania would support the incumbent in this year’s gubernatorial election, while 33 per cent would vote for Republican rival Lynn Swann.

Rendell—a Democrat—has acted as Pennsylvania’s governor since January 2003. The former Philadelphia mayor defeated Mike Fisher in the November 2002 election with 53 per cent of the vote, ending eight consecutive years of Republican administrations.

Swann, a former football player, seeks to become the second African American governor in U.S. history. Support for Rendell increased by eight points since March, while backing for Swann fell by four points.
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http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/index.cfm/fuseaction/viewItem/itemID/11889

[Blaze Diem]

1. The Writing 's On The Wall..Blessed November 2006

..."ending eight consecutive years of Republican administrations"

[qanda]

2. I was hoping Pennsylvanians weren't that stupid

I was born and raised in the Burgh and even though we love, love, love the Steelers, I cannot imagine people throwing away their lives to have a former Steeler ruin the state.

[PCIntern]

3. Lemme tell ya...

Ain't no way no how that those 'folks' living between Philly and Pittsburgh in the hinterlands (called Alabama by James Carville) are voting for a black guy no matter how well he played football.

They call Rendell "The Jew", even though other than Weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, I don't know a single person who ever saw him in a synagogue.

the fact that he's white will trump the religion thing this year. Most people have no idea how racist the middle of this state is. When the area around Williamsport became integrated due to rehab centers and halfway homes, the Klan sentiment grew dramatically. Rough country up there. Down here in the 5 County Philly area, Rendell will pull a large plurality and offset the rural vote. Allegheny County will follow suit. The African American population will not be fooled this year - they're smarter than everyone else when it comes to this stuff.

[tishaLA]

8. He was in my synagogue more than a few times

with Midge. But so were Joan and Arlen Specter. (I grew up in Philadelphia)

But your larger point is correct: as much as Pennsylvanians dislike Jews, they find rule by African Americans even more reprehensible. And besides that, PA had a previous two-term Jewish governor in the 70s, Milton Shapp.

[PCIntern]

11. Yeah...

and the power structure corrupted his administration beyond all recognition. He was actually a pretty reasonable individual - he went to a dentist on the same floor as I was on here in Center City and we used to exchange political ideas once in a while...

He died of Alzheimer's as did Hugh Scott, and a few other hot shot elected officials here in PA. IT was kind of weird for a while.

[kestrel91316]

19. Why do I have it stuck in my brain that Specter is MORMON, lol???

Oh, I just figured it out. He is a dead ringer for the Mormon bishop who was my Jr. High principal...........lol.

[Ravenseye]

13. Pittsburgh on the left, Philadelphia on the right

Alabama in the middle.

[grytpype]

4. The Democratic Tide is rising!

[globalvillage]

5. Sweet!

I'm not a huge Rendell fan, but I'm supporting him 100%. Rendell Rally this Friday for any other Pittsburghers out there!!!

This is excellent news.


Governor Rendell’s Campaign Kick-off
and Democratic Rally!


When?
Friday, May 19th at 4:30 pm


Where?
The Western PA Campaign Headquarters
225 Ross Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Rally will take place on Third Ave between Ross and Grant St

[PCIntern]

6. You're not alone...

There are very few huge Rendell fans except for Rendell.

He's a useful conduit for GAMBLING...that's been the whole agenda all along.

drive over the Walt Whitman Bridge - the S.S. United States is still docked and awaiting refit.

[bcoylepa]

7. vote tomorrow Rendell and

Valerie MacDonald ROberts for Lieutenant Governor

it is past time for Baker Knoll to retire - we need a pro-choice LG

www.valerieforpa.com

[bleedingheart]

10. Rendell/MacDonald Roberts is my ticket!!! that is certain

Pennacchio is my primary candidate for senate though...I find Casey unpalatable...

[doc03]

9. Just heard on CNBC about 5 minutes ago. Steve Forbes

said the Democrats will take the House and the Republicans will probably retain the Senate, but on the bright side the Republicans will take the Governors race in PA and Ohio. He said if Ken Blackwell wins he is a true Conservative and would make up for the other loses. He also did his usual Flat Tax bullshit.

[PCIntern]

12. Bullcrap...

Rende3ll's lead is widening and no one is talking about Mr. Football.

[globalvillage]

18. Last I heard, Rendell's lead was 22 pts.

Heard it in the lunch room, though. Can anyone verfiy?

[Penndems]

21. Yes, according to the Quinny Poll:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=175x9978

[KingFlorez]

14. Everything's Coming Up Roses

And for the Republicans, Everything's Coming Up Horse Poop

[meow2u3]

15. PA Governor's Race: A Racist's Nightmare

With a Jew running in the Democratic corner and a black in the Repuke corner, the racists Republicans will likely stay home. :evilgrin:

[AX10]

17. rofl

Seriously, Repubs staying home will surely damn Santorum's campaign.

[classysassy]

16. Swanny dear ols Swanny

you are being used by the racist rethugs,they don't want you to win,now those bastards will say we are for the blacks,but those dirty old dems hate blacks,want work rotten rethugs,the black people can see through your disguise.

[WinkyDink]

20. If it could go to 3 digits, it would. The Gov is a super-star.