There's a new name in the list of Democrats challenging 6th district Congressman Jim Gerlach. In 2004 and 2006 Lois Murphy challenged Gerlach. In 2008 Bob Roggio took on that role.
Douglas Pike, formerly of the Philadelphia Inquirer editorial board, has announced his 2010 candidacy. You can read more in Politico ("An oppo researcher's dream," by Charles Mahtesian) and Pennsylvania Avenue ("Former Inky journalist to run for Congress," by Josh Drobnyk).
Two factors that could dramatically affect the race are Gerlach's interest in running for governor in 2010 and the possibility that the district could be redrawn after the 2010 census.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Douglas Pike in the 6th
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Well, having read Pike's op-eds in the Inky for many years, I'd categorize him as a DINO. I don't think there would be much difference between him and Gerlach to be honest.
Personally, I'd love to see Dan Wofford take another crack at this seat, but while Reading remains split up, the 6th is going to continue to be a tempting, but ultimately unsuccessful, target for Dems.
It will be interesting to see what happens with that district in 2010.
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