Montco Could Become the Hotbed for 2014 Governor Race
Two politicians from the county may face-off in a race for the state's seat.
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Of course, nothing is set in stone just yet, but with phrases like "80 percent sure" and "pragmatism and practicality" being floated around, it is possible that Montgomery County may be home to a hot race in the 2014 Pennsylvania governor's race.
Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce Castor has not put a percentage on his desire to enter the race, but has said he is keeping a close eye on the current governor, Tom Corbett's actions in the second half of his term.
"I'm not going to run just to make a splash. I want Pennsylvania to go down the right path," Castor said in an interview with Pennsylvania Cable Network, covered by Patch in January. "I want Pennsylvania to be a conservative state, but with pragmatism and practicality. I don't see those things happening, but I'm watching."
At that time, he'd said he'd gone from "sticking his toes" in the waters of the 2014 race for Pennsylvania governor to calling it "more up to the ankles."
On the democrat's bill, Rep. Allyson Schwartz was cited by Montgomery County Democratic Chairman Marcel Groen as being about "80 percent of the way" to launching a bid, according to CapitolWire.
Schwartz's chief of staff, Rachel Magnuson, confirmed the congresswoman’s interest to POLITICO. As representative of the 13th Congressional District, which encompasses most of the county, Schwartz has not yet made the move official.
When asked about the 80 percent comment, Schwartz told the Morning Call "that's pretty accurate."
According to philly.com's Clout, Schwartz also "has $3.1 million in her campaign fund, raised under the strict restrictions for federal races. She can dump that all into a run for governor, since state regulations are far more lax."
Should the two become the ticket for the 2014 race, the county is likely to be a hotbed of activity. With two local faces in a race for governor, the county could be home to the next leader of Pennsylvania.
Kathy
12:09 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013
This would certainly be an interesting race to watch unfold. Castor clearly recognizes Corbett's vulnerability on numerous issues.
Curmudgeon
4:17 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013
I would send the BOTH $$ if they promised to resign before they ran. We could get rid of two slugs in one fell swoop!!!
farside
5:39 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013
Hmm, let me see horse poop or manure.
Cadillac Man
10:13 am on Saturday, February 16, 2013
One way or the other... Get Mr. Fracking Corbett OUT!!!
Cooper
11:01 am on Monday, February 18, 2013
Give it a break about fracking already!!! I'm sure if you owned ground where this is taking place you would be all for it!!! Gee, wouldn't it be just too bad if PA and the whole US could benefit from our God given natural resources!! And don't even start the crap about health issues, drinking water, etc. because it has never been proven...nut cases just trying to start trouble.
Smedley
10:30 am on Saturday, February 16, 2013
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb. I hope there's an independent or third party candidate to vote for. But over the last 6 to 8 years every candidate who wasn't a two party puppet has been kicked off the ballot even though they collected the required amount of signatures. They were forced off the ballot by threats of huge lawsuits if they didn't withdrawal.
BrianT
7:49 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Oh Boy!
Time to put the house on the market and move south.Florida here we come.
This State(PA) is shot and so is our region thanks to the government.
bobguzzardi
8:47 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Interestingly, there is no mention of Bryn Mawr's Rob McCord who is also Pennsylvania's treasurer with a lot of money in the bank and connections to Wall Street and other investor class money.
ruth's daughter
8:57 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013
I was also looking for Mr McCord, who happens to be one of the few in office in Pa with public service and integrity at the forefront of his tenure. He happens to be a great guy and officeholder, for all you sneering cynics out there who believe otherwise.
ruth's daughter
9:00 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013
I was also looking for Mr McCord, who happens to be one of the few in office in Pa with public service and integrity at the forefront of his tenure. He happens to be a great guy and officeholder, for all you sneering cynics out there who believe otherwise.
gerhard sweetman
11:07 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Corbett wont stop home searches by code enforcements, them too?
waldo von erich
12:52 pm on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Rep. Allyson Schwartz running for governor of pennsylvania ,thats a joke , just what we need a tax and spend politician. being her district i for one, have seen her do nothing for the middle class working family .
Mike Shortall
4:20 pm on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Schwartz would be an economic disaster.
Marc L.
8:08 am on Monday, February 18, 2013
I can't say that I'm an immediate fan of either. I think both have policies that I agree with and both have made decisions and voted against things I support. The fact that the Republicans are already thinking of putting someone against Corbett in the primary says a lot about his current tenure. I'm hoping that these are not the only names tossed about from either party as there are certainly better options out there.
Mike Shortall
9:52 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
No, Mark ... I think it's Bruce Castor who's doing all the challenge thinking. I don't hear anyone else talking about taking Corbett on.
Phil Laycio
8:43 am on Monday, February 18, 2013
I'd pull the lever for Jack Me'hoffer!!!
Jack Me'hoffer
11:29 am on Monday, February 18, 2013
Thanks for your support!
Jack
Victor B. Krievins
10:16 am on Monday, February 18, 2013
Since Rep. Allyson Schwartz does not seem to know how to find Abington, how will she ever locate Harrisburg?
Mike Shortall
9:54 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Wow ... I thought Abington was the ONLY place she could find besides NE Philly!! Fact is, she'll have little appeal to anyone west of Rt 232.