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JPZenger

(6,819 posts)
Tue Nov 19, 2013, 11:02 AM Nov 2013

PA. Treasurer Rob McCord for Governor??

http://www.robmccord.com/about-rob/

Excerpt:

"McCord has also led a record-breaking turnaround in investments in one of the most challenging markets in history. Under his leadership, Treasury generated historically strong investment returns and more than $2.1 billion for the state, and McCord helped generate many billions more in returns for the state’s two large pension funds.

McCord also repaired the $1.5 billion PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan, taking it from 70 percent to 100 percent funded in three years, making college more accessible for families across the state.

As governor, McCord will continue to use his experience and expertise to make smart investments to support Pennsylvania’s middle class families, starting with investing in education. He’ll reverse the devastating cuts made by Governor Corbett to the K-12 system, he’ll continue to make sure students can afford higher education, and he’ll give families more access to high-quality early learning programs.

McCord will also work to support Pennsylvania’s seniors by protecting their pensions, helping them stay in their homes in their later years, and making sure they have access to the in-home care they need."
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PA. Treasurer Rob McCord for Governor?? (Original Post) JPZenger Nov 2013 OP
Right now he's my favorite candidate. Lugnut Nov 2013 #1
Same here. femmocrat Nov 2013 #2
Me three Pat Riot Nov 2013 #3

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
2. Same here.
Tue Nov 19, 2013, 09:22 PM
Nov 2013

Or maybe I just think he has the best chance of beating corbutt. I also like Allyson Schwartz, but I don't think she is well-known enough across the state.

Pat Riot

(446 posts)
3. Me three
Mon Nov 25, 2013, 07:51 PM
Nov 2013

I like Wolf, I like Schwartz. The fracking moratorium thing tipped me.

I don't like "voting scared," i.e. voting for the one people say has the best chance to beat Corbett rather than the one I like on the issues. Of course, I'll vote for whatever Dem wins the primary against Gashole, and I won't have to pinch my nose when I do it.

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