Politics in the Home State

The Political Wire:

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell (D) has opened up a 55% to 33% lead over challenger Lynn Swann (R) in his race for reelection, according to a new Quinnipiac poll.

Said pollster Clay Richards: "Rendell's numbers have bounced back as voters see no compelling reason to vote against him for a second term and no compelling reason to vote for Lynn Swann to unseat him."

Good. All due respect to a man that helped my beloved Steelers win four Super Bowls, but I'm gonna stick the the Gov. One doesn't go from sports caster to governmor of a large state.

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