Over in Pa. some great state election news

If there really is such a thing as a "Starbucks Republican" (aside from Rick Santorum), he (or she) lives in Chester County, Pa. The western exurban fringe of the Philadelphia area, it is a woody sprawl of bland subdivisions, gleaming office parks, and Ruby Tuesday's hamburger joints.

Overwhelmingly white and upscale, Chester County has voted for Bush even as Pennsylvania has become a "blue state" and Philly's other suburbs went Democratic. (In fact, the last GOP presidential candidate it shunned was Barry Goldwater in 1964.) Voters in Chester County normally care about three issues: Lowering taxes, reducing taxes, and preventing higher taxes.

That's why anyone seeking a Democratic tidal wave in 2006 need look no further. There was only one major special election in Pa. last night -- thus pitting a Republican against a Democrat -- and it was in Chester County. Check out what happened:

Andrew Dinniman has defeated Republican Carol Aichele to become the first Democratic state senator from Chester County in memory.

All we know is this...if Chester County is going away from the GOP, so is America.

http://www.pnionline.com/dnblog/attytood/archives/003375.html

that is what really concerns me-would the repukes be so brazen to steal elections when it is obvious that the whole country is moving against them?

They've stolen two presidential elections in full view of their bootlicking media -- with few consequences for them. Why wouldn't they try again?

There are many rich people who vote Democrat because they dislike the gop embracing the religious right.

what's their excuse for not voting for Ed Rendell on Tuesday?

;) :shrug:

Chester County Gubenatorial Primary Results:

Ed Rendell 18,134
Lynn Swann 25,968

Link: http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionReturns.aspx?Control=StatewideReturnsByCounty&ElecID=12&OfficeID=3