HARRISBURG PATRIOT-NEWS: When former Penn State assistant football coach Jay Paterno announced he would run for lieutenant governor on the Democratic ticket, many figured the Nittany Lion scion’s name recognition alonewould up-end the race, but it turns out not to be true – at least among the progressive wing of the party.
Paterno participated in a debate among the candidates Saturday at the Harrisburg Hilton. It was part of the Pennsylvania Progressive Summit, and attendees participated in a straw poll after hearing the candidates speak…
Paterno garnered less than one percent – 0.6 percent to be specific – the same as Rep. Brandon Neuman, the only candidate who did not attend… (more)
