POLITICO: …Earlier this month, a top aide to Rep. Allyson Schwartz warned an adviser to state Treasurer Rob McCord – a likely primary opponent – that there could be consequences for his political consulting business if he continues to criticize the Philadelphia-area congresswoman behind closed doors…
“Will you please tell me what the hell you are talking about? Seriously. Because that’s one of the most bizarre emails I’ve ever gotten,” [Mark] Nevins wrote. “When I’m asked for thoughts, I tell people that I think it will be a very competitive primary, but that I think we match up well against the congresswoman.”
Nevins went on at some length about Schwartz’s vulnerabilities as a challenger for Republican Gov. Tom Corbett: “I also tell people that I think we’re a stronger general election candidate, partly because I think Republicans will use Congresswoman Schwartz’s profile against her in very predictable ways.” … (more)
