PA-Gov: Dead Heat

[J. J.]

I'm a supporter of Swann, but let's cut back on the euphoria a bit.  This is early.

[J. J.]

I'm a supporter of Swann, but let's cut back on the euphoria a bit.  This is early.

The euphoria is based on a Swann win in Nov...IF, a big if...IF he wins the Governorship, then he would be a huge nightmare to Dems IF (another big IF) he is the GOP VP candidate in 2008.

The euphoria has nothing to do with his chances this november.

I just think it's a bit early to extend things out.  I expect a close election.

[J. J.]

If Swann wins, it is by no means too early to talk about him at the bottom of the ticket in 2008.

I'd say something about this, but after thinking about and considering George W. Bush's fast-track to the presidency, I won't.

Exactly.  I'm not even saying its good or bad to fast-track the guy, but if he wins, he will be fast tracked and end up on any GOP shortlist for VP.

I should point out that GW Bush was elected in Texas in 1994 and reelected in 1998.

[J. J.]

If Swann wins, it is by no means too early to talk about him at the bottom of the ticket in 2008.

I'd say something about this, but after thinking about and considering George W. Bush's fast-track to the presidency, I won't.

Exactly.  I'm not even saying its good or bad to fast-track the guy, but if he wins, he will be fast tracked and end up on any GOP shortlist for VP.

I should point out that GW Bush was elected in Texas in 1994 and reelected in 1998.

With Bush that was 6 yers, not two.  not to mention the edge he has because of his father being a VP for 8 years & Pres for four years, something Swann doesn't have. I don't think Swann will win, but even if he does, being Govenor for two years is not nearly enough to make him on the short list for 08

Smash, that's kinda my point.  Being Governor for two years is not the best position to be in on the national ticket.  If elected and re-elected, it is, but there is still a long way to go.