Gerlach in trouble?

Timothy McNulty | June 12, 2009

The WashPost's Chris Cillizza again lists Republican Jim Gerlach's surburban Philly congressional seat among those likely to switch to Dem in 2010:

7. Pennsylvania's 6th district (R): The demographics of this suburban Philadelphia district are trending away from the Republican party and Rep. Jim Gerlach (R) knows it. After narrowly hanging on against a third tier (at best) opponent in 2008, Gerlach is exploring runs for governor or Senate in 2010 -- an acknowledgment that running for re-election in this seat is a treacherous proposal. Doug Pike, a former member of the Philadelphia Inquirer editorial board, is personally wealthy and already in the race against Gerlach. With or without the incumbent, this is a tough hold for the GOP. (Previous ranking: 9)


Posted Jun 12 2009, 03:22 PM by Timothy McNulty
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