Jay Paterno eyeing 5th district congressional run, Democrats say [View all]

[Freddie Stubbs]

There are fresh indications that Jay Paterno, son of the late legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, may enter the race to challenge Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Glenn “G.T.” Thompson next year.

Though Paterno did not respond to an interview request, prominent Democratic figures in Centre County and Pennsylvania say they have had conversations with the former Penn State assistant coach in which he indicated an interest in the race and an intention to make a decision in about a month.

Rumors of a Paterno congressional campaign began swirling over the summer amid reports of an automated phone poll asking voters who they'd prefer in a general election race between Paterno and Thompson.

And state Treasurer Rob McCord rekindled speculation during a speech at the Oct. 6 Centre County Democratic Dinner.

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