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Question: Which of the new governors will become the least popular?
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« on: December 30, 2014, 10:08:46 AM »
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« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2014, 10:29:42 AM »
« Edited: December 30, 2014, 11:22:46 AM by Kraxner »
Wolf is a nice guy but i predict he's gonna be Pennsylvania's Jon Corzine.
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« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2014, 12:15:59 PM »
As a general rule, the Illinois Governor is the best bet
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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2014, 12:23:29 PM »
Raimondo or Ricketts.
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« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2014, 01:24:40 PM »
Rauner or Ige. Both are from states where it's hard to be a popular Governor.
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« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2014, 01:36:58 PM »
I feel like Ricketts could be the new Brownback, so I voted for him.
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« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2014, 04:25:50 PM »
Rauner. He is a polarizing figure.
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« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2014, 05:11:01 PM »
Quote from: Clarko95 on December 30, 2014, 10:46:17 AM
Voted Rauner, because even though I supported him, he's really in a no-win situation. His ratings could recover by 2018, but I think he will be very unpopular between now and then.
I'm not so sure about that.  He's pledged to work with Democrats, and he'll have to, since they will still have big majorities in the legislature.  He won't be able to enact the same kind of reforms that Snyder, Walker, Kasich, etc. did.

That being said, I'm fairly certain the least popular governor will be a Republican.
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« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2014, 07:05:49 PM »
Rauner because its Illinois.

Quote from: Kraxner on December 30, 2014, 10:29:42 AM
Wolf is a nice guy but i predict he's gonna be Pennsylvania's Jon Corzine.

Because he's another lanky, white bald Democrat?
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« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2014, 07:40:16 PM »
Quote from: Miles on December 30, 2014, 07:05:49 PM
Rauner because its Illinois.

Quote from: Kraxner on December 30, 2014, 10:29:42 AM
Wolf is a nice guy but i predict he's gonna be Pennsylvania's Jon Corzine.

Because he's another lanky, white bald Democrat?

Yeah, I don't understand that comparison at all either.

Anyway, Rauner. Illinois governors of both parties tend to be unpopular, and Rauner is also swimming against the partisan tide.
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« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2014, 07:50:40 PM »
Hogan, because the Maryland legislature is more genuinely left than anywhere else at the moment, and Hogan comes off as more conservative than other blue state victors.

And the populace just hates gridlock.
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« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2014, 08:56:27 PM »
Probably Rauner. 
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« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2014, 11:09:29 PM »
Rauner or Raimondo.
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« Reply #13 on: December 31, 2014, 06:13:09 AM »
I feel like Rauner was elected because of Quinn's unpopularity rather than his positions, so him.
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« Reply #14 on: December 31, 2014, 08:57:23 AM »
Quote from: Miles on December 30, 2014, 07:05:49 PM
Rauner because its Illinois.

Quote from: Kraxner on December 30, 2014, 10:29:42 AM
Wolf is a nice guy but i predict he's gonna be Pennsylvania's Jon Corzine.

Because he's another lanky, white bald Democrat?

I've heard quite a few people make that comparison. It helps that they look alike. Tongue

But in all seriousness, Wolf had a year long honeymoon. Now, it gets real and he has to deal with a super GOP legislature (the most heavily Republican legislature since the 1950s). And he's never had to govern before. He's in for a rough four years.
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« Reply #15 on: December 31, 2014, 09:52:10 AM »
« Edited: December 31, 2014, 10:13:27 AM by OC »
If Wolf is unpopular by 18, he simply will be primaried out, unlike Corbett. Bob Casey Jr will win the gubernatorial contest and retire from Senate and new recruit for his senate seat.

Casey and Hilary are still doing well enough for the Dems to carry the state in 16, but Rauner, who will be sideswiped by the Democratic legislature, wont be primaried due to low class of constitutional officeholders on the part of G O P in the state.

Jan 8th will be the test, for the Dems should they past that special election bill, making the comptroller office an election in 2016, they will be able to stand up to Rauner, if they fail, they will be pushovers.
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« Reply #16 on: December 31, 2014, 10:40:40 AM »
If Wolf is unpopular enough, he very likely won't even run again. If he's anywhere near Corbett levels, he definitely won't run again. I'm already very much a believer that Casey has a strong chance at being the nominee in 2018.
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« Reply #17 on: December 31, 2014, 01:37:23 PM »
Quote from: Keystone Phil on December 31, 2014, 10:40:40 AM
If Wolf is unpopular enough, he very likely won't even run again. If he's anywhere near Corbett levels, he definitely won't run again. I'm already very much a believer that Casey has a strong chance at being the nominee in 2018.

His seat is too precious. Too risky
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« Reply #18 on: December 31, 2014, 01:46:18 PM »
Quote from: R.I.P. KCDem on December 31, 2014, 01:37:23 PM
Quote from: Keystone Phil on December 31, 2014, 10:40:40 AM
If Wolf is unpopular enough, he very likely won't even run again. If he's anywhere near Corbett levels, he definitely won't run again. I'm already very much a believer that Casey has a strong chance at being the nominee in 2018.

His seat is too precious. Too risky

The PA Dems don't have a bad bench. They could easily find someone to replace Casey.
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« Reply #19 on: December 31, 2014, 02:01:09 PM »
Quote from: Vega on December 31, 2014, 01:46:18 PM
Quote from: R.I.P. KCDem on December 31, 2014, 01:37:23 PM
Quote from: Keystone Phil on December 31, 2014, 10:40:40 AM
If Wolf is unpopular enough, he very likely won't even run again. If he's anywhere near Corbett levels, he definitely won't run again. I'm already very much a believer that Casey has a strong chance at being the nominee in 2018.

His seat is too precious. Too risky

The PA Dems don't have a bad bench. They could easily find someone to replace Casey.

Such as Schwartz?
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« Reply #20 on: December 31, 2014, 04:17:21 PM »
« Edited: December 31, 2014, 06:29:44 PM by Kevin »
Tbh I actually don't think Wolf will be an unpopular Governor overall.

Although  I do think he will have alot of problems with the Democratic base since he has publicly stated that he supports fracking and wants "pension reform". Wolf also hasn't changed those positions since being elected ether.

As to who the least popular governors will be..I would have to say Rauner, Ige, and Walker(AK). Maybe Raimondo also.
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« Reply #21 on: December 31, 2014, 05:06:45 PM »
Rauner, due to it being Illinois. I could also see Raimondo, due to Rhode Island's economy likely not getting any better.
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« Reply #22 on: December 31, 2014, 06:01:26 PM »
Quote from: R.I.P. KCDem on December 31, 2014, 02:01:09 PM
Quote from: Vega on December 31, 2014, 01:46:18 PM
Quote from: R.I.P. KCDem on December 31, 2014, 01:37:23 PM
Quote from: Keystone Phil on December 31, 2014, 10:40:40 AM
If Wolf is unpopular enough, he very likely won't even run again. If he's anywhere near Corbett levels, he definitely won't run again. I'm already very much a believer that Casey has a strong chance at being the nominee in 2018.

His seat is too precious. Too risky

The PA Dems don't have a bad bench. They could easily find someone to replace Casey.

Such as Schwartz?

She'd want to but she'd probably be too old by 2018.

Congressman-elect Boyle would surely run whenever there's an open seat. 2018 would almost be perfect for him.
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« Reply #23 on: December 31, 2014, 06:07:19 PM »
It might not be right away, but Abbott.
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« Reply #24 on: January 01, 2015, 02:27:01 PM »
Quote from: Keystone Phil on December 31, 2014, 06:01:26 PM
Quote from: R.I.P. KCDem on December 31, 2014, 02:01:09 PM
Quote from: Vega on December 31, 2014, 01:46:18 PM
Quote from: R.I.P. KCDem on December 31, 2014, 01:37:23 PM
Quote from: Keystone Phil on December 31, 2014, 10:40:40 AM
If Wolf is unpopular enough, he very likely won't even run again. If he's anywhere near Corbett levels, he definitely won't run again. I'm already very much a believer that Casey has a strong chance at being the nominee in 2018.

His seat is too precious. Too risky

The PA Dems don't have a bad bench. They could easily find someone to replace Casey.

Such as Schwartz?

She'd want to but she'd probably be too old by 2018.

Congressman-elect Boyle would surely run whenever there's an open seat. 2018 would almost be perfect for him.
Who do you think would be the strongest Republican Senate nominee for Pennsylvania in 2018?
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