DAILY GRINDER: Arlen Specter On Supreme Court, Obama, Zealots
You think it, Arlen Specter says it: “The Supreme Court got away with murder” in Bush v. Gore…President Obama will run “with low approval ratings, and whomever he runs against will have even lower approval ratings.” …“[New congress members] have very limited backgrounds and live very limited lives…They’re zealots on both sides [and]...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: Music Venue Opening in Fishtown
Developer David Grasso’s plan to put a new Live Nation music venue on Richmond Street in Fishtown is a step closer to becoming a reality. Zoning legislation for the 7,600-square-foot space is headed to a city committee hearing. The venue will allegedly hold up to 3,000 people. Music promoter Tayyib Smith says the section of Fishtown that’ll house the venue...
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No Love: Rizzo DROP Case Going to PA Supreme Court
On popularity alone, Councilman Frank Rizzo, Jr. doesn’t seem to be going away. At least, that’s what a McLaughlin & Associates poll said when it found 57 percent of the city good with the name-branded spawn of Frank Rizzo, Sr. But that’s not going to stop many-a-city Republican from trying to get him kicked off the ballot on the basis of his enrollment...
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Squilla vs. Grace: A Tale of Two Council Reform-Jobs
One thing you can say about First District City Council candidate Joe Grace is that he thinks outside the box. And in this case, the box is the district he wants to represent. His numerous, seemingly weekly press conferences outside City Hall/all over the city and his resume, which includes working for a statewide gun control advocacy group (and earning statewide...
Continue ReadingAt-Large Candidate Lazin Calls Out Rizzo in City Hall (Updated)
Republican City Council At-Large candidate Malcolm Lazin met with reporters outside Councilman Frank Rizzo’s City Hall office today, calling on the current Republican Councilman – who’s gotten no love from establishment Republicans this year, whatsoever – to turn over his original DROP application and “all supporting documentation.” “These documents...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: Rendell’s Many Hats
Loopholes are there for a reason: To find a legal way around the system. And on that note, all challenges to get “DROP candidates” — Rizzo, Tartaglione, Tasco – off the ballots have failed. Yeah, it sucks, but here’s the good news: It’s up to you now. [Newsworks] Former Governor Ed Rendell will be on ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ tomorrow...
Continue ReadingDAILY GRINDER: Groper On Tape?
Michael Vick has a new endorsement deal: Core Energy, “a titanium-infused silicone wristband” that helps you in sports, maybe. [AP] Casey’s got a challenger. Her name’s Laureen Cummings, she’s the head of the Scranton Tea Party and, like members of the Tea Party, she considers herself a “patriot.” She also believes Congress needs more patriots and...
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DiCicco DROPs Out; Is Grace New Frontrunner?
Councilman Frank DiCicco is out of the race for his First District Council seat. He made the announcement last night, citing his $424,646 “bad decision” to get into the Deferred Retirement Option Program three years ago. And now the First District election – with both DiCicco and now-Republican Mayoral candidate Karen Brown out – is getting interesting. DiCicco...
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No Republican Love For Rizzo, Again
According to a short Heard in the Hall piece, Republican Matt Wolfe, 27th ward leader, wants Frank “Spawn of Frank Rizzo” Rizzo off the ballot. And his reason, yippie, is all about Philadelphia’s Deferred Retirement Option Program. Wolfe sent a letter to Pamela Dembe, president judge of Common Pleas Court, challenging Rizzo’s place on the ballot for the...
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