Scranton endorses Gerlach for guv

Former Lieutenant Governor Bill Scranton endorsed Congressman Jim Gerlach’s (R-6) gubernatorial candidacy Thursday, giving Gerlach the backing of a household name in the Republican Party.

Scranton, who was Lt. Gov. in the 1980s and whose father was governor in the 1960s, called Gerlach “the only candidate with the right experience and bold vision to lead Pennsylvania.”

“With his western Pennsylvania roots and more than 18 years of exemplary public service in southeastern Pennsylvania, Jim has…

August 20, 2009 at 1:14 pm | Comments (4)

Scranton backs Toomey for Senate

In another sign that Republicans are

May 26, 2009 at 9:49 am | Comments (2)

Scranton not running for Senate

Former Lt. Gov. Bill Scranton’s name has been bandied about a lot in recent days as Republicans have cast about for a new Senate candidate.

In an interview with pa2010.com today, Scranton made it clear he’s not interested.

“I’m not a candidate for the Senate,” he said, adding that people had approached him to encourage a run, but that he decided it’s not for him.

“I thought about it, and I’ve never wanted to to…

May 8, 2009 at 3:57 pm | Comments (4)

Ridge ‘opens the door.’ Who will go through it?

By deciding

May 7, 2009 at 1:34 pm | Comments (2)