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July 13, 2011
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Shock Poll: Bachmann Leads Pa. GOP Primary Field by Nathan Shrader Conservative Minnesota Congresswoman and Tea Party favorite Michele Bachmann is leading the pack of Republican presidential candidates in a poll released late last week by Communication Concepts in Easton. Despite Bachmann’s lead among announced candidates, most Republican primary voters — 29% — remain undecided in Pennsylvania. The numbers show Bachmann is preferred by 23% of Keystone State Republicans, followed by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney with 16%, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum with 13%, Texas Congressman Ron Paul and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich tied with 5% each. Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is at 4%, and former pizza company CEO Herman Cain registers 3%. Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, who recently entered the race, has 1%. While Bachmann is surging, Pennsylvania Republicans are asking whether or not she will be able to maintain her momentum. “Whether or not she has staying power is the question. Bachmann is the only candidate that stirs passion in Pennsylvania Republican voters at the moment. Her opponents, by and large, including favorite son and firebrand conservative former Sen. Rick Santorum, are not creating enthusiasm. This suggests that as the field narrows, Bachmann’s lead could expand,” notes to John
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teeman and former mayoral candidate. Schuylkill Co. Republican Committee chairman and Party reformer Joe Sterns views Bachmann’s strong showing as a sign Republican voters are ready for a new direction. “That a relative unknown like Michele Bachmann would poll ahead of all other GOP presidential candidates in Pennsylvania, a state that’s historically been highly prone to the ‘Bob Dole Syndrome’, is a testament that we’re witnessing a rare moment in politics, one in which the people are thoroughly beat down by politics as usual and looking for someone who will end it,” says Sterns. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Democrats may see Bachmann’s nomination as instrumental to winning the state for President Obama next year. “I can’t imagine a better scenario for the president to easily secure reelection than by having the Republicans nominate Congresswoman Bachmann as his opponent,” says former Democratic State Committeeman, attorney and Party strategist Brett Stedman. “President Obama’s strong showing among moderates and independents in 2008 would be eclipsed in 2012 once the Congresswoman’s extreme and controversial statements reach the mainstream media.” The regional breakdowns show THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD
Bachmann leading the other candidates in every region of the state except for Allegheny Co., where Romney leads her by 10 points. The Southwestern counties surrounding Allegheny appear to be a significant battleground as Bachmann and Romney are running there at 29% and 22% respectively. The story is slightly different in Philadelphia, with Bachmann garnering 22% compared to 12% for Paul, 10% for Huntsman, and 6% each for Cain, Romney and Pawlenty. The pivotal Southeastern region, including the vote-rich Philadelphia collar counties, show serious strength for Bachmann. She presently earns 21% to Romney’s 16% in that area. Locally, Democratic Ward Leader Carol Jenkins of University City agrees Obama would benefit from facing Bachmann. “This would be the dream for all adherents to the Democratic Party to have Michele Bachmann nominated because she would have no chance to win a general election in November 2012,” says Jenkins. “It is interesting to see what traction such a media savvy and media friendly candidate like Bachmann is able to generate.” Republican Ward Leader Bill Pettigrew of the 23rd and 54th Wards and head of the GOP Riders organization, disagrees. “I believe the American people are looking at a Bachmann or [Texas Gov. Rick] |
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Perry because unlike the other Republicans in it, they haven’t lost an election. They are a new fresh face on the national scene and I believe that’s what it will take to beat the Obama Chicago machine,” contends Pettigrew. He also suggests that “the Republicans have an incredible AAA farm team in Chris Christie, Paul Ryan and Marco Rubio” that will help them build for the future.
Pettigrew’s focus, however, remains on the critical state and
local races coming in 2012. “As much as I would love to defeat a one-term Democrat for the presidency, I am more excited by the Congressional and Pennsylvania legislative seats that will be in play after redistricting,” he says.
Perhaps the most-surprising component of the poll is the weakness demonstrated by the only Pennsylvanian in the race, former US Sen. Rick Santorum. Santorum is running a distant third at 13%. Santorum registers at just 10% in his
home county of Allegheny, 13% in the central Pennsylvania “T” region where he traditionally performed well in past statewide races, and just 11% in the Southwest.
The poll was conducted on Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2011 and surveyed 622 Pennsylvania Republican voters. The margin of error is plus or minus 4%.
Farnese Announces First-Ever All-Electric Fuel-Cell System In Pa. State Sen. Larry Farnese (DPhila.) announced yesterday UO Real Estate, LLC, a division of Urban Outfitters, Inc., has received a $1.3 million State grant to install a fuel-cell system that would run off natural gas and cut the company’s electricity usage in half. Farnese added the project will be the first all-electric fuel-cell installation in Pennsylvania. The project will result in an annual cost savings of approximately $407,949.
“Clean-energy innovation is increasingly becoming a top priority throughout the country and here in Pennsylvania,” Farnese said. “This cutting-edge project is a first for Pennsylvania and could be the catalyst for similar projects. These clean energy projects help boost Pennsylvania’s clean energy efforts while providing cost savings opportunities to local businesses. I am pleased to announce this funding.” UO Real Estate, LLC will work
Unveiling The Restored Gardens Of The Rodin Museum Leaders of the city’s cultural and philanthropic communities will celebrate tomorrow morning the rejuvenation of the Rodin grounds and host tours of the courtyard and exterior gardens, which now enhance the entire block between 21st and 22nd Streets on the 4|
with Bloom Energy to install a 600kW fuel cell system at their facility in the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The system will produce electricity from natural gas with limited emissions, which Farnese said will minimize any environmental impact from the system. The funding for the project was awarded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority Alternative and Clean Energy Program.
Parkway. The three-year collaborative project restores the site’s harmony of art and nature. Bastille Day was chosen for the unveiling to honor French sculptor Auguste Rodin, as well as Paul Cret and Jacques Gréber, original architects of the Rodin Museum and garden and the Parkway.
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Citizens Bank Donates Backpacks To Students Citizens Bank announced its annual Gear for Grades initiative to collect school supplies for low-income children. Beginning Monday, Jul. 18, Citizens Bank will accept donated school supplies at any Citizens Bank branch in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. The collec-
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tion will continue through Aug. 6.
local children in need.
At a news conference, Citizens Bank President and CEO Daniel K. Fitzpatrick also announced the Citizens Bank Foundation is donating $35,000 to Cradles to Crayons to support the nonprofit’s goal of filling a total of 15,000 backpacks with school supplies for
Citizens Bank is asking its colleagues, customers, and members of the community to help by donating new school supplies such as pencils, pens, crayons, glue sticks, plastic rulers, erasers, safety scissors, spiral notebooks and binders.
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