Rob McCord has the distinction of being the only candidate in this race who has won a statewide office.
He did it twice, beginning his second term as state treasurer last year.
The Lower Merion High grad and holder of an MBA from Penn makes it clear what his top issue is in this campaign.
"To have a governor who will drive the conversation, so that we invest in job creation and education, education, education," McCord said.
Top state Democrats criticized McCord when he released an ad attacking front runner Tom Wolf.
It questioned Wolf's past relationship with a former York mayor who was acquitted of charges related to a racially-driven murder in the 1960's.
McCord, whose wife, Leigh McCord, is African-American, insists he is not calling Wolf a racist. He explained this to a labor group at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
"There's a massive difference - massive difference - between being a racist and knowing how, when and where to confront racism - and the issues of race- effectively," said McCord.
McCord wants to pass a 10 percent tax on gas drillers in the state, and use the revenue for environmental protection, and - you guessed it - education.
He believes he can reduce crime by increasing the length of school days.
When it comes to all four democrats vying to get a chance to face an incumbent republican governor, McCord bills himself as this:
"I've earned that title as the 'Corbett slayer.' I've been in the arena, in a Republican town, actually winning time and again," he said.
Primary day in Pennsylvania is Tuesday, May 20th.