At Franklin Institute, Obama Plays Up Most Vulnerable Positions
Image: Emily DiCicco for Philadelphia Weekly President Barack Obama was in town yesterday for three high-reward (see: cash) events at the Franklin Institute. Speaking to about 500 people in the Institute’s rotunda, Obama hit several campaign centerpieces, including American innovation, his own successes in office and what Romney’s plans may be, should he...
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Romney in Town Tonight; Tax Day Protests Tomorrow
This is what happened the last time Romney was in town to raise funds. Mitt Romney will be in town tonight for the fourth annual Tri-State Tax Day Summit at the Franklin Institute, beginning at 6:30 p.m. He’ll be there to address the Independence Hall Tea Party Association, who say they are holding the event to discuss Tea Party principles of low taxes, less...
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The Phlog: Happy Belated Birthday, Ben!
Brothers Dax, 5, Xander, 7, and Dimitri, 7, look in amazement at the Franklin Institute’s light and sound show. Ben Franklin, shown in the statue, is regarded as one of America’s Founding Fathers and would have turned 305 years old on Monday (photo: Matt Petrillo).
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