If given the power to hire a governor, the rational, experienced, unemotional person would study the performance records of the two candidates (facts not to be disputed) to decide which will most benefit himself and Pennsylvania. Unfortunately voters don't seem to apply logic, but if by some miracle they do:

Bruce Castor was twice elected Montgomery County District Attorney from 2000 to 2008. He was elected as County Commissioner in 2007 when, because of an unexpected power-sharing deal between Republican Jim Matthews and Democrat Joe Hoeffel, he was locked out of county governance. However, when Democrats Josh Shapiro and Leslie Richards swept into office in 2011, he went from cantankerous opposition to constructive partner and many of his complaints about his previous colleagues were vindicated. Philadelphia Inquirer writers apologized to Bruce. All throughout his county governance career, Castor has established for himself a verifiable record of telling the truth and fiscal responsibility. He cast more ‘no’ votes against wasteful spending than any commissioner in history combined.

or,

Allyson Schwartz. In Congress, she has a verifiable performance record: http://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/5239/allyson-schwartz#.UTOib1dWWIk

Paging through her voting record, one finds the typical tax-and-spend pattern shared by her colleagues in the White House and Senate that have irresponsibly put us now $16 Trillion in debt.

Thanks, Ms. Treacy.

And what is it that seperates Mr. Castor from our self-serving " don't tax the gas drilling companies", "He could have stopped Sandusky in his tracks in 1999 4ever" Mr. Corbett? Isn't it really just more of the same just a different face?

Good site. And I would bet it was made without union involvement.

Castor running will make a total of 2 lousy Republican candidates running for governor. Corbett has consistently governed against the best interests of the people of Pennsylvania since he got in. The only thing he's accomplished is lining his own pockets with kick-backs. Castor is proven, self-serving creep.

I'll have to look into Allyson Schwartz, but at the moment, it seems like she might be the best option.

Castor & Schwartz=home invasions by code enforcements. E Pa Fed Court 11-7404

Castor sat around and let Matthews and Hoeffel waste millions of dollars and acted like he was unable to do anything about it. Now all he does is whine about them. The whole idea that he even has the gravitas to "change the legislature to part time" after he couldn't control Matthews is beyond laughable. Now he's gonna run the legislature out of Harrisburg. Give me some of what he's smoking. Try to get them on term limits first, pay reductions second and that's at least an 8 year process. Why doesn't he agree to not take a salary if he's so concenred about our money.

Kicking this subject with criticism is not helping any of us. We all realize that the current governor is wasting everyone's time & money on non-useful issues, instead of being concentrated on the individuals that live in PA. Nothing he is doing is revealing any skills We need an individual in power to eliminate him entirely. Besides the name calling & judgement calls mentioned, does anyone have a good suggestion WHO would be a good governor to get the job done correctly? It doesn't matter what party so don't start that debate. It's the person who has shown leadership & strength to get over this mess. I can't help but think that when Christie came into office everyone was grumbling. Now he has made it further in the polls than Corbett.
Based on the Penn State fiasco, he should be eliminated from rerunning entirely until a decision has passed by the judge what his involvement was & the things he ignored as DA.
Before ripping Castor apart, there may be reasons that he had to take a back seat to the Montco fiasco until now. There have been pro-active decisions within the last few weeks & time will tell how he can accomplish a few positive decisions before moving on. A better environment for the people of Montgomery County.
jxjipper - Don't blame the Matthews mess on Castor, no one can handle Matthews, haven't you read the paper or patch in the last couple weeks? You aren't doing your homework. Matthews family think they are holier than thou.

Castor would be a clear upgrade to Corbett.

I find it refreshing that we have not had a tax increase in three years. I also find it refreshing that there are no scandals. Sometimes the best government is the government that governs least!!! Corbett is no Rendell, but that is refreshing as well. Aren't you tired of celebrity politicians??? The budget is balanced, he wants to bring the Commonwealth into the 21st century by selling off the liquor stores. Too boring, want crises, drama, then elect Ms. Schwartz or Mr. Castor.

Scandals? code enforcement home invasion & coverups? Home&bedroom-keep out!

Hitler, Protect & make safe, give up freedom, inspect your home/bedroom. Give me slum landlords, not code enforcements, john, or Hitler

So when the slumlord does not fix the heater and u die from the heater malfunction, you can thank hitler. What does code enforcement have to do with article any way?

Gov here to enforce Bill of rights, no searches/inspections. Corbett,Castor,Swartz etc have failed. If 4th admendment rights bother ya all, move to Cuba. No heat needed

Hell-low Cuba, Lost the right to USE property, just OWN it. Big brother protect/safety, zoning, regs, etc. Do gooders YES, Bill of rights NO ( not in state courts).

gerhard what on earth are you talking about? This article is about a potential gubernatorial candidate, not searches/code enforcement/anything you're talking about.

3+candidates allow 4th admendment bill of rights home search violations. OK bill?

from PoliticsPA

Corbett leads hypothetical Republican primary challenger Bruce Castor, a Montgomery County Commissioner, 43% to 23% in this poll. That’s a 20 point move in Castor’s favor since PPP’s January survey, when he trailed 51% to 11%.

A politician exposed by investigative journalists for telling the truth and never selling out taxpayers. Seems like word is spreading.

Jack I would vote for for anyone before I would ever for for Allyson Schwartz. John Street, Milton Street, Man on the Street, Hugo Chavez (in or out of his current residence) The idiots on this board should be campaigning for Corbett so in 6 years they can get their new Governess Kathleen Kane. It is pretty transparent what she in angling for. With a pocket full of viagra, Bill Clinton will be here all the time campaigning for her while Hillary is busy looking for the first Dude.