Comments on: Hoeffel wants Dems to forgo endorsement http://www.pa2012.com/2010/02/hoeffel-calls-for-open-primary/ Your destination for PA's Big 2012 Election Races Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:20:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ralph Adamohttp://www.pa2012.com/2010/02/hoeffel-calls-for-open-primary/comment-page-1/#comment-9662 Ralph Adamo Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:52:52 +0000 http://www.pa2010.com/?p=5797#comment-9662 Joe Hoeffel is "far to the left"? Then you don't know Joe Hoeffel. Hoeffel is just about perfectly balanced on all the important issue facing Pennsylvania. He also knows how to get things done, and is a great listener and reponds on a very personal level, showing great sensitivity. He is indeed a rare bird in American politics. He is so good at what he does, that many of leaders of the Democratic machine want to keep him where he is, which explains their lack of action to support him in his quest for the Governor post. But voters should not be swayed by the Democratic machine. Just look at their pick in the Massachussetts senatorial race: absolutely awful and ill-conceived from every perspective, making Brown, the Republican, a virtual shoe-in. I would hope that Democratic voters would pick the best candidate, and not be swayed by Party directives. Hoeffel would clearly be an outstanding Governor for all Pennsylvanians. Joe Hoeffel is “far to the left”? Then you don’t know Joe Hoeffel. Hoeffel is just about perfectly balanced on all the important issue facing Pennsylvania. He also knows how to get things done, and is a great listener and reponds on a very personal level, showing great sensitivity. He is indeed a rare bird in American politics. He is so good at what he does, that many of leaders of the Democratic machine want to keep him where he is, which explains their lack of action to support him in his quest for the Governor post. But voters should not be swayed by the Democratic machine. Just look at their pick in the Massachussetts senatorial race: absolutely awful and ill-conceived from every perspective, making Brown, the Republican, a virtual shoe-in. I would hope that Democratic voters would pick the best candidate, and not be swayed by Party directives. Hoeffel would clearly be an outstanding Governor for all Pennsylvanians.

]]> By: 95 Southhttp://www.pa2012.com/2010/02/hoeffel-calls-for-open-primary/comment-page-1/#comment-9343 95 South Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:07:07 +0000 http://www.pa2010.com/?p=5797#comment-9343 Hey Joe, how about you forgo the race for Governor???!!! Hey Joe, how about you forgo the race for Governor???!!!

]]> By: Donhttp://www.pa2012.com/2010/02/hoeffel-calls-for-open-primary/comment-page-1/#comment-9295 Don Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:39:26 +0000 http://www.pa2010.com/?p=5797#comment-9295 Hoeffel has the right values? Did you see the Inquirer piece recently? He is so far to the left, Nancy Pelosi seems like a Christian Conservative in comparison. No way, no how does Hoeffel win a General Election in this climate, though I agree that he has a shot at the nomination because of how our party is screwing up this race. Hoeffel is our worst shot at winning. Hoeffel has the right values? Did you see the Inquirer piece recently? He is so far to the left, Nancy Pelosi seems like a Christian Conservative in comparison. No way, no how does Hoeffel win a General Election in this climate, though I agree that he has a shot at the nomination because of how our party is screwing up this race. Hoeffel is our worst shot at winning.

]]> By: David Dianohttp://www.pa2012.com/2010/02/hoeffel-calls-for-open-primary/comment-page-1/#comment-9256 David Diano Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:41:40 +0000 http://www.pa2010.com/?p=5797#comment-9256 No candidate is going to get two thirds. That's a given. I'd be surprised if one of them crossed 50%.I understand Joe's concern. Onorato is considered the front runner, and the front runner never calls for an open primary if he's going to win a vote.My guess is 35% Onorato 25% to 30% Wagner-Hoeffel each too close to call 10% DohertyIt's basically a three-way race. If Doherty drops out, (and doesn't go with Onorato) Hoeffel picks up his votes. As long as Wagner stays in, he and Onorato split the western conservative vote. Either of them "might" still beat Hoeffel. But together two against one, they effectively become partners in a three-legged race against an unencumbered Hoeffel.Dan's got the most executive experience, Wagner understands where the numbers break down, but Hoeffel has the right values. Ideally, Joe as governor, with Dan and Jack as his left and right hands, implementing his policies. No candidate is going to get two thirds. That’s a given. I’d be surprised if one of them crossed 50%.

I understand Joe’s concern. Onorato is considered the front runner, and the front runner never calls for an open primary if he’s going to win a vote.

My guess is
35% Onorato
25% to 30% Wagner-Hoeffel each too close to call
10% Doherty

It’s basically a three-way race. If Doherty drops out, (and doesn’t go with Onorato) Hoeffel picks up his votes. As long as Wagner stays in, he and Onorato split the western conservative vote. Either of them “might” still beat Hoeffel. But together two against one, they effectively become partners in a three-legged race against an unencumbered Hoeffel.

Dan’s got the most executive experience, Wagner understands where the numbers break down, but Hoeffel has the right values. Ideally, Joe as governor, with Dan and Jack as his left and right hands, implementing his policies.

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