35 WSEE - Scranton Loses Northwest by more than 1 to 3 - Campaign Turning Into A Joke

35 WSEE: "Swann Wins Republican G.O.P. Nomination

The Republican candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania was nominated this past weekend after Northwest Pennsylvania Republican Caucus voted, and their final choice was Lynn Swann. Swann ended up with a vast majority of the 29 votes, he won 22, while Bill Scranton III came out with 7. Next month the complete Republican State Committee will convene to discuss and vote on its future endorsement. The primary election is scheduled for May 16th, and that winner will move on to face Governor Ed Rendell in the upcoming fall election. "