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Gerow: Politicians Put Down Their Guard, If Only For Weekend

Details: Created: Wednesday, 11 December 2013 16:39

It’s that time of year again. This week the commonwealth’s movers and shakers and political chattering class will make their way to the Big Apple for a weekend of merriment. It’s the Pennsylvania Society weekend, the annual pilgrimage of the state’s business and political leaders to Gotham for a swirl of receptions, luncheons and dinners culminating in the Society’s annual gala at the Waldorf Astoria on Saturday night.

Gerow: The Top Tier, Longshot Gubernatorial Candidates

Details: Created: Thursday, 05 December 2013 16:39

The ink was barely dry on the tally sheets of November’s election when intense media focus shifted to the 2014 race for Governor. Pennsylvania has a longstanding tradition for gubernatorial elections. For more than two generations the Commonwealth has elected Governors of opposite Parties every eight years. This unbroken skein dates back to before Pennsylvania governors could succeed themselves. No governor has ever lost a bid for re-election.

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