Who is this new candidate?

I just spoke to Democrat Tom Lynch. He's an Erie native that studied at Gannon University, Harvard Business School, and the University of Southern California.

He says he has worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York City, Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, and taught at the following institutions:

Gardner-Webb University, Professor of Accounting and Bus.Ad. 2005-2007
University of Phoenix 2005
Golden Gate University 1997-2001
Manhattan College 1989-1994
Maryland State University System, Baltimore and Towson 1982-1987
Duquesne University 1974-1982
Columbia University 1973-1974
Cleveland State University 1970-1973
University of Notre Dame 1966-1967

Here's a bit more from the interview:

Have you been planning to run for a while now?

"I've been planning to run for the past year, and I moved back to Erie to do it. People are disappointed with what is happening in Washington."

What makes you different from the other candidates?

"My knowledge of taxation will make me stand out among the other candidates."

If you win the nomination, and Phil English wins the Republican nomination, do you think you have a chance?

"Phil English needs to get out of Washington. He has been there for too long. I think I stand a chance against Phil English because people want change. And my background is better."

What would you promise if you got elected?

"There is an erosion of authority to the President and I promise to change that."

How much money do you have to run with?

"I don't plan to spend big bucks to win."