As reported in today's (Feb 26) Washington Post:
Swann song
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Lynn Swann has filed papers forming a campaign committee for governor of Pennsylvania — his first official step toward a potential bid to be the Republican contender in the 2006 midterm elections.
The filing allows the one-time wide receiver to begin raising money for a campaign, which he already has deemed "a conversation with the people of Pennsylvania," according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette yesterday.
"I will spend time introducing myself to communities across the commonwealth. As I consider my personal decision regarding the upcoming gubernatorial race, we will also explore the potential political and financial support for my candidacy," he said.
Mr. Swann named his committee "Team 88," the number he wore during his Hall of Fame career.
He faces at least two prospective opponents for the Republican nomination next year: state Sen. Jeffrey Piccola of Harrisburg and former Lt. Gov. William Scranton. The nominee is expected to take on Democratic Gov. Edward G. Rendell in his bid for a second term.
Is this a great country, or what? Lynn Swann has been an African-American Republican for years... whn they have been a group with few members and a lot of flak aimed their way.
But minorities are meeting increasingly greater success under the Republican banner. I, for one, will be sending Mr. Swann a check.
Swann song
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Lynn Swann has filed papers forming a campaign committee for governor of Pennsylvania — his first official step toward a potential bid to be the Republican contender in the 2006 midterm elections.
The filing allows the one-time wide receiver to begin raising money for a campaign, which he already has deemed "a conversation with the people of Pennsylvania," according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette yesterday.
"I will spend time introducing myself to communities across the commonwealth. As I consider my personal decision regarding the upcoming gubernatorial race, we will also explore the potential political and financial support for my candidacy," he said.
Mr. Swann named his committee "Team 88," the number he wore during his Hall of Fame career.
He faces at least two prospective opponents for the Republican nomination next year: state Sen. Jeffrey Piccola of Harrisburg and former Lt. Gov. William Scranton. The nominee is expected to take on Democratic Gov. Edward G. Rendell in his bid for a second term.
Is this a great country, or what? Lynn Swann has been an African-American Republican for years... whn they have been a group with few members and a lot of flak aimed their way.
But minorities are meeting increasingly greater success under the Republican banner. I, for one, will be sending Mr. Swann a check.
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