Barbara Hafer (born Los Angeles 1 August 1943) is a U.S politician from the U.S State of Pennsylvania. Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... August 1 is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1943 calendar). ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 160 miles (255 km)  - Length 280 miles (455 km)  - % water 2. ...

Hafer has served as a County Commissioner in Allegheny County (1984-1989), State Auditor General (1989-1997) and State Treasurer (1997-2005). In 1990, she was the Republican nominee for Governor against Bob Casey Sr.. Hafer was defeated 68%-32% in one of the most lopsided victories in state history. Allegheny County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... This article is about the modern United States Republican Party. ... This is a list of Governors of Pennsylvania. ... Robert P. Casey Robert Patrick Casey, Sr. ...

In 2002, Hafer explored a run for the Republican nomination for Governor to succeed Mark Schweiker. However, after it became clear that the GOP establishment had already decided on Pennsylvania Attorney General Mike Fisher, she dropped out of the race. During the campaign, Hafer decided to endorse Democrat Ed Rendell. In 2003, Hafer completed her political conversion by switching to the Democratic Party. After her party switch, it was reported that she was considering a 2006 bid for lieutenant governor, challenging Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll in the Democratic primary. Treasurer Hafer and Lt. Gov. Knoll have had a long standing political feud which dates to Hafer's two races for treasurer. In 1996, Hafer defeated Lt. Gov. Knoll's daughter, Mina Baker Knoll, for treasurer and in 2000 defeated Lt. Gov. Knoll for treasurer. Lt. Gov. Knoll preceded Hafer as state treasurer. Mark S. Schweiker Mark Steven Schweiker (born January 31, 1953) was the governor of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania from 2001 to 2003. ... In most common law jurisdictions, the Attorney General is the main legal adviser to the government, and in some jurisdictions may in addition have executive responsibility for law enforcement or responsibility for public prosecutions. ... D. Michael Fisher (born 1944 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Edward Gene Rendell (born January 5, 1944) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Lieutenant Governor is a government official who is the subordinate or deputy of a Governor or Governor-General. ... Catherine Baker Knoll (born September 3, 1930 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania) is the present lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania. ...

Most recently in 2005, she has passed on two major races. In early 2005, she chose not to seek the Democratic Nomination for U.S. Senate against Republican Senator Rick Santorum. Also in 2005, she decided against a challenge to Republican Congressman Tim Murphy, choosing instead to focus on her new consulting business. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nomination is part of the process of selecting a candidate for either election to an office, or the bestowing of an honor or award. ... This article is about the modern United States Republican Party. ... Richard John Santorum (born May 10, 1958), commonly known as Rick Santorum, is an American politician from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the United States. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Timothy John Murphy (born August 7, 1959 in Barrie, Ontario) is a former politician and the current chief of staff of the Canadian Prime Ministers Office. ...

Prior to her political career, Hafer was employed as a registered nurse. Vintage photo of a nursing school class Registered Nurses are professional nurses who often supervise the tasks performed by Licensed Practical Nurses, orderlies and nursing assistants. ...

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