The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania Panel Discussion on Governor's Race

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the Nov. 4 gubernatorial election approaches, incumbent Republican Tom Corbett and Democratic challenger Tom Wolfe are in the midst of a series of debates leading up to the election.  History is on Corbett's side.  No incumbent has lost a bid for re-election in over 100 years.  But the polls right now are giving Wolfe a decided edge.

The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania has assembled a panel taking a look at the governor's race and the issues that could determine the outcome.  They will also discuss area Congressional races and what the outcome of the November election could mean for the 2016 presidential race.

The panelists are:

Phil Harold - Robert Morris University Polling Institute
Jerry Shuster - University of Pittsburgh Department of Communications
Salena Zito - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Jim O'Toole - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The discussion will take place Monday, Oct. 13, at the WESA Community Broadcast Center, 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.  The program gets underway at 6 p.m.  Light refreshments will be provided.

Reservations are required with payment by Wednesday, Oct. 8.  Press Club members and students are $20; nonmembers, $25. Go to the Make a Payment page to pay online, using credit card or Paypal. Checks may be sent to The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania, Engineers' Building, 337 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Save the Date — Stay turned for information on an Oct. 23 program featuring local TV news directors.

Questions?  412-281-7778

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SOURCE The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania