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Swann rising: a big-time talent runs for governor.(Lynn Swann)
Pittsburgh, Pa.
LYNN SWANN is in motion, pushing a gray-haired lady in a wheelchair to her poker game. When she gets there, she asks the young man his name. He says, "I'm Lynn Swann." She says, "No, you're not, you're sh**tin' me." I'm given to understand that this is the way grannies talk in western Pennsylvania.
We're in Castle Shannon, a community outside Pittsburgh, at a summer festival. Swann is running for governor, on the Republican ticket. Very few people have to ask his name. He shows up--anywhere in the state, by all accounts--and they come running to him. Swann is a football hero, particularly in this area. He played for the Pittsburgh ...
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...HARRISBURG -- For the first time, Lynn Swann has interjected the issue of race...thing to another African American, Lynn Swann. It's time to stand up." The...between African American voters and Lynn Swann as an African American candidate...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire June 28, 2002 700+ words
...hosted by Steeler Hall of Famer Lynn Swann along with H.J. Heinz Company...John Stallworth, wide receiver -- Lynn Swann, wide receiver -- Ernie Stautner...The event also will support the Lynn Swann Scholarships at the Pittsburgh Ballet...
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- Newspaper article from: Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA) Worden, Amy Couloumbis, Angela August 17, 2006 700+ words
...moment for gubernatorial candidate Lynn Swann. Unable to break the double-digit...Pennsylvania know when you draft Lynn Swann, you get a man who performs...There is no question in my mind that Lynn Swann has got the characteristics necessary...
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- Newspaper article from: Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA) Worden, Amy February 18, 2006 700+ words
...Republican gubernatorial candidate Lynn Swann made light of his lack of knowledge...Southeastern Pennsylvania. Not anymore. "Lynn Swann supports dredging. It benefits the...newscom.com. Use search terms: "Lynn Swann'' For information on republishing...
- PA Gov. Schweiker Congratulates Lynn Swann on Appointment to President's...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire June 20, 2002 700+ words
...Steeler and football Hall of Famer Lynn Swann on his appointment by President George...Sports. "For more than 25 years, Lynn Swann has been an integral part of Pittsburgh...entrepreneur and a caring volunteer, Lynn Swann continues to strive for success and...
- Republican Lynn Swann still trails incumbent governor in polls.
- Newspaper article from: Morning Call (Allentown, PA) September 27, 2006 700+ words
...Micek HARRISBURG, Pa. _ Republican Lynn Swann has gained some ground on Ed Rendell...almost completely negative campaign, Lynn Swann is not making any headway," said...Photo Service, 202-383-6099): LYNN SWANN For reprints, email tmsreprints...
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- Newspaper article from: Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA) October 29, 2006 700+ words
...and bad lighting can't diminish Lynn Swann's star power. When he enters the...a San Francisco suburb, when Lynn Swann was 2. But he and his two older...Little League games. In California, Swann received an academic scholarship...
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- Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire October 22, 2009 700+ words
...Army, are pleased to announce that Lynn Swann, Former Pittsburgh Steeler, business...Pennsylvania. "We are most grateful to Lynn Swann, for generously agreeing to be such...to make those efforts possible." Lynn Swann began his broadcasting career in...
Source: HighBeam Research, Swann rising: a big-time talent runs for governor.(Lynn Swann)