Things at the Capitol are quiet this week but things on the campaign trail are gearing up. It’s just a few days until the earliest presidential primary season in history begins. I’ve been keeping an eye on the polls, reading the papers and sites, and staying tuned to the cable news blather--and I still have not picked a favorite. Thankfully, it seems I’m not alone. I asked Sen. Arlen Specter, Sen. Bob Casey, Rep. Phil English, and Rep. John Peterson if they endorsed a candidate yet. Only Congressman English has, saying he wants Rudy Giuliani in the White House. Check out the video of English's response here.

So what are we waiting for? Do we have to get the approval of the early states like Iowa, New Hampshire, Michigan, and South Carolina before we can start thinking for ourselves? Are we just letting them do all the heavy lifting?

On February 5th--“Super Duper Tuesday”-- most of the delegates to the parties’ nominating conventions will be chosen. In a month voters from other states will have picked the nominees, and most political analysts say later primary states like Pennsylvania won’t count this time around.

But let me dare to be different. Say the race remains competitive for the next few months and the candidates campaign like they still have the presidency to win. It is possible that none of the candidates will achieve a majority, putting the real decision into the hands of the delegates.

Perhaps, just like our Senators, we aren’t sure who to vote for yet. Maybe our early primary voters will feel the same way. And maybe, just maybe, Pennsylvania’s votes will count this time around.

So, perk up Pennsylvanians because we’re headed into an unfamiliar political landscape, and what will surely be a historic presidential election.

What do you think of Pennsylvania's late primary election date? Which candidate do you plan to vote for? E-mail me at washingtonwatch@wsee.tv