Political Tidbits: Rich White Republicans

• The Republican gubernatorial nomination bid is heating up! Bill Scranton — who at this point seems like he has about as much of a chance of winning the nom as I do — has fired his campaign manager, James Self, after he called opponent Lynn Swann (left) “the rich white guy in this campaign.” Dear boss, this is why you need to get me a video capture card so I can rebroadcast stuff like this online. [Inky]

• Meanwhile, an actual rich white guy, Rick Santorm, claims he’s being targeted because of his ethnicity and the slurs of comparing him to organized crime must stop now. ……. Hold on, I’m not done holding my sides. [Inky]

• Speaking of Philly’s mafia boss senator, get ready for the hot new website: Philadelphians Against Santorum! I’m not quite sure why you have to “pledge” your vote against him, but, hey, whatever gets you excited. [Philly Against Santorum]

• Will Bunch basically writes that Gov. Ed Rendell is living in a pre-9/11 world. [Attytood]