Allyson Schwartz hires Democratic Party finance chief as she considers running against Corbett

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: Democratic U.S. Rep. Allyson Y. Schwartz has hired the state party’s finance director for her own politicaloperation, an indication the longtime congresswoman is seriously thinking about a run for the nomination to take on Gov. Corbett in 2014…

Montgomery’s extensive state-level fund-raising contacts could be an asset as Schwartz contemplates her next move. Democrats say Schwartz, mentioned as a possible contender for statewide office, is considering a gubernatorial run. Though the Democratic primary is about 14 months away, it pays to start early when taking on an incumbent who is expected to be able to raise at least $30 million for his reelection campaign.

Democrats believe Corbett is vulnerable because of cuts he made to education and welfare programs. Schwartz has a base in the southeast, has had success solidifying her hold on a competitive suburban House district, and has feminist credentials. Corbett also angered supporters of abortion rights by supporting a proposal to require women to undergo ultrasounds before having an abortion…  (more)

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  1. Corbett is vulnerable because he is a moron, clearly bungled the Sandusky “affair” for his own personal benefit and is so glaringly owned by the gas drillers with his ridiculous refusal to impose even a small levy that could solve so many of our problems.

    By the way, I consider myself a Republican but this idiot could be the worst governor in history.

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