Governor Wolf was sworn in just over two months ago. So it’s long past time to start speculating about 2018.
While it’s way too early to know what shape Governor Tom Wolf will be in nearly four years from now, we can look at some of the possible Republicans who will try to replace him.
First on the list would have to be the man who shared the ticket with the man Gov. Wolf beat, ex-Lt. Governor Jim Cawley. Senator Pat Toomey would also be an attractive option if he can win re-election next year.
The experience of winning statewide office and making extensive connections among donors makes these two men the early front-runners but there are several other Republicans throughout the commonwealth that could pull off a victory.
Pennsylvania has a wealth of GOP Congressman, including Mike Kelly and Pat Meehan. Not to mention Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick who will be retired by then and could focus full-time on a statewide race.
There’s also the possibility that the fast-rising State Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman could have his eye on the prize. Finally, it wouldn’t be surprising if conservative darling Sen. Scott Wagner took a shot as well.
With so many different options, we decided it would be best to ask you our readers.
Who Do You Think Will Be the 2018 GOP Nominee for Governor?
- Someone Else (21%)
- Jake Corman (16%)
- Jim Cawley (16%)
- Scott Wagner (14%)
- Pat Meehan (11%)
- Mike Fitzpatrick (9%)
- Pat Toomey (7%)
- Mike Kelly (7%)
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14 Responses
Tom Corbett?
How about Kathleen switches to Republican and takes on Gov. Wolf claiming that the Dems. were patronizing to her because she was a female? Sounds like a WWE script, but could be effective?
Mike Turzai does not believe in democracy.
He was willing to suppress the vote in Pennsylvania for the sole purpose of electing Republicans. And disenfranchising Democrats.
He is known nationally for his outed video-taped checklist of “GOP things done” which included voter suppression. He stated “Done. Voter ID Law which will allow Mitt Romney to win in PA. Done.”
This made national media. He will never survive this scandalous attempt to purposely deny the right to vote.
Poll did not open up using Chrome as the browser. It worked when using Firefox.
Guzzardi…angry, gay, Jewish. That’s what we need!
The link to vote has refused to work. repeatedly. I tried closing the site, reopening. Still didn’t work. Nor will the link to “see results”. Maybe it was because of the choice I was trying to make,
Mike Kelly, all the way! We need him!
Let’s bring Roy Zimmerman off the bench…he is one of the only AG’s who didn’t go to Jail !!
matt Brouillette of the commonwealth foundation for governor in 2018
Why isn’t Jim Gerlach on this list?
Pat Meehan seems even dumber than Corbett.
Mike Turzai for sure!
what about me?
what about me?