The opening campaign ad showed Governor Casey taking the oath of office, then leading a meeting at a conference table.
Governor Casey argued that the position had hurt the party's Presidential candidates in the past.
He and Governor Casey have been friends for 40 years after working together in a Washington law firm.
Governor Casey has said this would turn them into "industrial ditches."
Governor Casey could not jump the list, because, in effect, there was no list.
Governor Casey was well known as a staunch pro-life advocate.
The footnote to this story came years after Governor Casey's death.
Governor Casey's budget provided substantial increases to health and welfare programs.
Governor Casey has been criticized for taking more than a month to make the appointment.
Governor Casey is permitted but not required to select an interim senator.