Lynn Swann for Vice Governor?

My day job entails meeting and talking with a fair number of politicians and policy gurus. Yesterday one such gentleman was discussing Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell's strength, and the likelihood of his reelection.

I asked him what he thought about former football great Lynn Swann's chances, given that he appeared to be gearing up for a run. He was thoroughly convinced that Swann had little chance of winning, but that another Republican candidate could benefit by pledging to make Swann his Lieutenant Governor; almost like a running mate.

Of course, Swann, who played for the Steelers, wouldn't likely much appeal to the Eagles fans in Philadelphia, which is an area that any prospective Republican candidate will have to hold their own in to unseat Rendell.

Still, the thought of gubernatorial candidates employing de facto running mates is an intriguing one, and may very well gain steam over time, especially in larger states like Pennsylvania.

ť March 5th, 2005

posted @ 08:15 PM in Republicans

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