Backing Corbett, Cawley is first Lt. Gov. candidate to endorse a top-ticket choice

Candidates for Lieutenant Governor are usually loathe to pick favorites in the race for governor, wary of upsetting whoever emerges as the nominee and hurt their own chances of getting on the ticket.

But Bucks County Commissioner Jim Cawley is putting his cards on the table.

Cawley, one of many Republicans trying to get on the ticket as a nominee for Lt. Gov., threw his support behind state Attorney General Tom Corbett’s gubernatorial campaign Tuesday, …

November 24, 2009 at 11:57 am | Comments (7)

Cawley moves toward Lt. Gov. run

Bucks County Commissioner Jim Cawley took a step toward running for Lieutenant Governor Tuesday, when he announced formation of an exploratory committee to seek the Republican nomination for the office.

If Cawley ultimately runs, he will join a packed crowd of Republican hopefuls that includes state lawmakers, municipal leaders and other candidates. Few Democrats are seeking the office so far.

“I have high goals for Pennsylvania: restore public trust in Harrisburg, bring innovation to state …

September 22, 2009 at 5:52 pm | Comments (10)

Yet another GOPer floated for Lt. Gov.

As if there weren’t enough Republicans on the list of potential Lieutenant Governor candidates, there’s one more name to add: Jim Cawley.

The Bucks County Commissioner tells The Intelligencer that he wants to help state Attorney General Tom Corbett win the governorship, and is already pitching in for the GOP front-runner’s fundraising efforts.

“I’m going to help Tom Corbett change Pennsylvania and if the way I can do that is by being on a ticket …

July 20, 2009 at 3:33 pm | Comments (3)

You mean there’s MORE Republicans for Lt. Gov?

In response to my story about the plethora of Republican considering the Lieutenant Governor’s race—and the lack of Democrats—several people have pointed out THAT I MISSED A GOPer!

Yes, apparently a dozen isn’t enough.

Bucks County Commissioner Jim Cawley is apparently also considering the race.

He’s in good company.

DID I MISS ANYONE ELSE? LET ME KNOW BY COMMENTING OR E-MAILING ME AT DAN@PA2010.COM.

April 20, 2009 at 9:59 am | Comments (0)