Comments on: Dahlkemper Rules Out Gov Bid http://www.politicspa.com/dahlkemper-rules-out-gov-bid/46239/ Pennsylvania's Political Community Fri, 24 May 2013 23:11:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Jaime http://www.politicspa.com/dahlkemper-rules-out-gov-bid/46239/comment-page-1/#comment-746760 Jaime Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:29:41 +0000 http://www.politicspa.com/?p=46239#comment-746760 LT is right on – “delusions of grandeur” is really what this amounts to. And until voters begin to seriously factor in experience as a crucial criteria for voting for a candidate (not name recognition or the fact that they seem like a “nice person”) – we will continue to have mediocre representation and marginal accomplishments in public office and in our region.

]]> By: L.T. http://www.politicspa.com/dahlkemper-rules-out-gov-bid/46239/comment-page-1/#comment-746362 L.T. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:54:37 +0000 http://www.politicspa.com/?p=46239#comment-746362 I couldn’t have said it any better than Jaime. (“Laughable” was actually the word I used to describe the thought of her gubernatorial candidacy.) She went into Congress on a national wave and right back out on a national wave. She has only slightly more executive experience than she did legislative experience in 2008. I’m not opposed to a lot of her positions, but I’m not in the habit of humoring others’ delusions of grandeur.

]]> By: Jaime http://www.politicspa.com/dahlkemper-rules-out-gov-bid/46239/comment-page-1/#comment-745890 Jaime Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:30:25 +0000 http://www.politicspa.com/?p=46239#comment-745890 Just a couple of observations….

The hallmark of someone who truly wants to serve the public interest is being able to recognize and accept your strengths and weaknesses. And then to run for a suitable office. I didn’t vote for Mrs. Dahlkemper in either Congessional election because I didn’t feel that she had the requisit skills to be successful – and she wasn’t. Her election ultimately was one of opportunity. Sadly – I think she got a hold of the brass ring for a while and now thinks that she is a highly desirable public figure. Time for her to step back and accept the fact that if she wants to be a successful (not just in her mind) politician that maybe she needs to pay her dues in a less lofty role. And contemplating a run for Governor was laughable.

]]> By: egdar http://www.politicspa.com/dahlkemper-rules-out-gov-bid/46239/comment-page-1/#comment-745839 egdar Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:28:11 +0000 http://www.politicspa.com/?p=46239#comment-745839 possibly although its more likely that the Erie Daily Times (or whatever it’s called now) is doing it wrong. I can’t believe they’re not a thrice-weekly yet.

]]> By: ScrantonCardinal http://www.politicspa.com/dahlkemper-rules-out-gov-bid/46239/comment-page-1/#comment-745801 ScrantonCardinal Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:15:18 +0000 http://www.politicspa.com/?p=46239#comment-745801 I love that an alt weekly broke this story before all other major media outlets. The Erier Reader must be doing something right.

]]> By: John http://www.politicspa.com/dahlkemper-rules-out-gov-bid/46239/comment-page-1/#comment-745732 John Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:13:27 +0000 http://www.politicspa.com/?p=46239#comment-745732 She should reconsider and run for governor. I don’t think there are enough liberal freaks running yet. It would be hilarious to have her debate Schwartz. Sestak and Joe Hoeffel should take a shot at it too. Let all the weirdos get a chance. Where’s Anthony Williams? I’m sure he wants to get his mug on tv, right?

]]> By: jjcnpa http://www.politicspa.com/dahlkemper-rules-out-gov-bid/46239/comment-page-1/#comment-745633 jjcnpa Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:49:02 +0000 http://www.politicspa.com/?p=46239#comment-745633 She should consider Lieutenant Governor but that is a step down from being a Congresswoman

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