Pennsylvania Governor Race

Incumbant Democratic Governor Ed Rendell is running for a 2nd term this year and faces a tough celebrity challenge.

(D)Ed Rendell, Governor of Pennsylvania 2003-Present, Mayor of the City of Philadelphia 1992-1999, District Attorney for the City of Philadelphia 1978-1985

(R)Lynn Swann, Chairman of the President's Council of Physical Fitness and Sports, Retired Professional Football Player, NFL MVP Super Bowl X

Retired Football star Lynn Swann has decided to throw his hat into the ring and enter politics like so many celebrites before him. Swann has a steep hill to climb if he wants to defeat the popular incumbant ed Rendell. Swann was thought to have hurt Rendell's chances at a presidential run, but last week Rendell ruled out a presidential run saying "enough is enough" with this being his 8th campaign.Swann was neck and neck with Rendell in late 2005 and early 2006 but he has steadily dropped in polls giving Rendell a 12 point lead. He still has time to gain back some ground but he has to hurry. Swann has been called a copy of Arnold Schwartzenegger of California. A republican celebrity running for governor who served as head to the president's council on fitness. Swann has also recently retired as a sports correspondent which also relates to Arnold by bieng on TV. This fame might just give him the governor's mansion but it is unlikely.

My Prediction
(D)Rendell 53%
(R)Swann 46%
Other 1%

Actual Polls
(Zogby/WSJ)
(D)Rendell 48.4%
(R)Swann 43.5%

(Rasmmussen Reports)
(D)Rendell 50%
(R)Swann 38%

(Strategic Vision)
(D)Rendell 51%
(R)Swann 41%

(Quinnipiac University)
(D)Rendell 57%
(D)Swann 38%