tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post1879496668514297169..comments2024-03-29T00:30:47.101-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Is Pawlowski Running For Mayor ... Or Governor?Bernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-54331754875271312482013-09-09T11:39:20.585-04:002013-09-09T11:39:20.585-04:00Can someone please tell me this.....why is it a pe...Can someone please tell me this.....why is it a person can take home hard earned taxpayer salary and not work for it? Imo this guy is stealing and should be thrown in jail.....so he can campiagn on the taxpayers dime and nobody has a problem with this? Why is it just because you gey elected, you don't have to follow the rules?? I can't just leave work to campiagn, why should he or any other elected official? Voters should be furious that guys like this make in excess of 100 thousand dollars and don't have to work?? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-3546068076073432162013-09-09T11:01:19.497-04:002013-09-09T11:01:19.497-04:00She would be the most well known and would easily ...She would be the most well known and would easily defeat Pawlowski. But I think more candidates, including jack Wagner, will emerge. I would support him. I will not support Pawlowski.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-59252862377918554472013-09-09T10:58:13.816-04:002013-09-09T10:58:13.816-04:00So who's the front runner? Allyson Shwartz?So who's the front runner? Allyson Shwartz?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57291106323014962902013-09-09T10:01:26.920-04:002013-09-09T10:01:26.920-04:00"Better a Gov from Allentown than some rube f...<em>"Better a Gov from Allentown than some rube from Western PA."</em><br /><br />Better a rube from Western Pa than a community organizer from Chicago. That's where Pawlowski should return. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-87899007191600097582013-09-09T09:59:37.351-04:002013-09-09T09:59:37.351-04:00The bus stops are what made me realize pawlowski i...The bus stops are what made me realize pawlowski is a phony. That is the first of many, many problems with this corrupt Mayor, whose many problems I have detailed on this blog over may years. But don't worry. Now that he is announcing for Governor, I will ensure that the word gets out about him. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-65426441676913874202013-09-09T09:35:39.522-04:002013-09-09T09:35:39.522-04:00There is a tattoo parlor just a few doors from my ...<i>There is a tattoo parlor just a few doors from my apartment. We have many small and struggling business, and nobody tries to shoo them away like Pawlowski does. You appear to have captured the classism you pretend doesn't exist very well. I have condemned Pawlowski and his classism since the bus stop changes. It is years ago when pawlowski sicced his code people on some poor old lady doing a yard sale. He is a phony who cares about nobody except those who give him money. He will lose statewide, and should lose.</i><br /><br />After all these years, all you have is bus stops and the yard sale lady? Too funny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-74550753552349899212013-09-09T09:32:30.124-04:002013-09-09T09:32:30.124-04:00Better a Gov from Allentown than some rube from We...Better a Gov from Allentown than some rube from Western PA. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51801354417773455232013-09-08T18:19:55.996-04:002013-09-08T18:19:55.996-04:00He's planning a formal announcement Monday mor...He's planning a formal announcement Monday morning in the city.<br /><br />Read more: http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-allentown-mayor-pawlowski-governor-20130908,0,2258214.story#ixzz2eLHB2P8e<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-67558888774992941282013-09-08T17:20:27.318-04:002013-09-08T17:20:27.318-04:00I'm sure Pawlowski is looking to use his run a...I'm sure Pawlowski is looking to use his run as an opportunity to raise his profile among the real contenders. I'm sure he'd like someone to promise him a cabinet position as a way to get out of Dodge before his house of cards starts collapsing. <br /><br />I thought it was very ironic that he took Corbett to task when Allentown has been one of the largest recipient of municipal welfare from the state over the last few years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-15215841564819257422013-09-08T15:10:51.065-04:002013-09-08T15:10:51.065-04:00Is not this just what has been going on the Hole t...Is not this just what has been going on the Hole time since before he became king¿<br />reddAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-19797695779735709522013-09-08T14:03:11.475-04:002013-09-08T14:03:11.475-04:00Ed ought to read "The Peter Principle." ...Ed ought to read "The Peter Principle." He has reached his high water mark as a politician. He has the charisma of a toad. Looks like Danny Davito as "the Penguin." Contributions to his hopeless governor bid are a true waste of money. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-85043551275530495682013-09-08T13:32:25.155-04:002013-09-08T13:32:25.155-04:00Panto can win in his little fish bowl of Easton. H...Panto can win in his little fish bowl of Easton. He should stay there. Just like the late Bob Freeman, once these little fish leave their little bowls, they get creamed by the big fish.<br /><br />Sal is an Easton guy and that is about it. Besides his record of fees and taxes would sink him outside of Easton.<br /><br />The Eye!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-13532515065645303232013-09-08T10:15:57.499-04:002013-09-08T10:15:57.499-04:00Fleck hustles another dumb a** politician into thi...Fleck hustles another dumb a** politician into thinking he can be "the Man"!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28509350568038140892013-09-08T09:52:18.423-04:002013-09-08T09:52:18.423-04:00Can't run for Governor if he loses the Mayor&#...Can't run for Governor if he loses the Mayor's election. Unless he thinks like Rick Santorum who loses his Senate seat and runs for President. Come to think of it, Pawlowski does think like Santorum!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-60211879424143977172013-09-08T09:28:03.927-04:002013-09-08T09:28:03.927-04:00The blog mentor will provide the momentum needed t...The blog mentor will provide the momentum needed to put Palumpa in harrisburg, he is a king maker. Look at Alfundo Toad's failed bid for council, it was a direct result of the mentor's efforts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40601091833567678262013-09-07T22:31:31.284-04:002013-09-07T22:31:31.284-04:00He seemed to organize a pretty successful business...He seemed to organize a pretty successful business, while you are only good for anonymous pot shots.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26929545949947766702013-09-07T22:27:45.502-04:002013-09-07T22:27:45.502-04:00Dan P hardly inspires my confidence. Dude couldn&#...Dan P hardly inspires my confidence. Dude couldn't organize a bingo game at the County Home.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47893895168536740012013-09-07T22:11:21.344-04:002013-09-07T22:11:21.344-04:00Peter, I'd love to see Sal run for Governor, b...Peter, I'd love to see Sal run for Governor, but he loves Easton too much. We couldn't even persuade him to run for Exec. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77091558164743815042013-09-07T21:53:32.265-04:002013-09-07T21:53:32.265-04:00Bernie ,Salvatore J.Panto Jr. should run for Gover... Bernie ,Salvatore J.Panto Jr. should run for Governor . He could use his model for downtown Easton tonight! Wonderful time for many people.225 people in circle for dinner?YES and great 60 and 60's music. The place was just so much fun with all the nice people in the circle, all the restaurants had families and friends together. My wife Peg and I ran into lots of old acquaintances, it was great, Art show from Kim Roberson at Connexions, City was A-! tonight. Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-8600863867841747022013-09-07T20:23:15.736-04:002013-09-07T20:23:15.736-04:00I think we can combine 2 of the general threads in...I think we can combine 2 of the general threads in this comment section...<br /><br />1.) Pawlowski will never be PA's next governor<br /><br />and <br /><br />2.) Neither will Corbett...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-66957444678412603632013-09-07T19:06:04.354-04:002013-09-07T19:06:04.354-04:00"By the way, does anyone really think Ed has ..."By the way, does anyone really think Ed has the presence/appearance/charisma... to attract and statewide following? Am I missing something?"<br /><br />Scott, don't get me started...<br /><br />Either way, I believe Allentown is in a bubble. We have been insulated for so long from reality when it come to metropolitan living and "real" competition when it comes to events, lifestyle, and, yes, politics, that once we go out into the "real" world, I believe many are in for a rude awakening. I love Allentown, but hate that people are walking around with delusions of grandeur.....<br /><br />Alfonso Todd<br /><br />www.alfonsotodd.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-25023458218961276532013-09-07T15:15:35.799-04:002013-09-07T15:15:35.799-04:00The polls on Corbett are almost meaningless right ...The polls on Corbett are almost meaningless right now. Only the wonks and special interests are paying attention. Until the race begins and Corbett is stacked against real challengers one should take these polls with a grain of salt.<br />By the way, does anyone really think Ed has the presence/appearance/charisma... to attract and statewide following? Am I missing something?<br /><br /> Scott Armstrong<br /><br /> Scott ArmstrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14893872752743591202013-09-07T11:51:55.015-04:002013-09-07T11:51:55.015-04:00Lighthouse, While Corbett might be vulnerable, Paw...Lighthouse, While Corbett might be vulnerable, Pawlowski is the one candidate he could easily beat. I doubt Pawlowski could even win in the LV. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18115093978264868382013-09-07T09:29:39.662-04:002013-09-07T09:29:39.662-04:00Accoring to the papers, in a poll in which 87% &qu...Accoring to the papers, in a poll in which 87% "stated they hadn't heard enough about him to form an opinion" Pawlowski still "would defeat...Gov. Tom Corbett 44% to 38% in a head-to-head matchup."<br /><br />Pretty much "anybody-but-Corbett" could win if the election were today. The election will be the Democratic candidate's to lose, but I don't think Ed P should get his hopes too high that it will be his to lose.Lighthousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346747286241817118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70699656109084924732013-09-07T09:03:36.742-04:002013-09-07T09:03:36.742-04:00Corbett's people must be ecstatic. There'...Corbett's people must be ecstatic. There's going to be someone in the race that they can crush!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com