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Michael Nutter for mayor
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| Contributor | Scott³ |
| Last Edited | Scott³ Apr 29, 2007 10:54am |
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| Category | Editorial |
| Media | Newspaper - Philadelphia Inquirer |
| News Date | Sunday, April 29, 2007 04:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Philadelphia Inquirer editorial.
An excerpt...
"At Great Expectations forums this year, the people of Philadelphia spoke about what they seek in the next mayor.
Certain themes cropped up again and again.
Voters want a mayor who will rise above "politics as usual," who will attack corruption. They want "a mayor of the whole city," someone who won't cater just to his base, who won't pit neighborhoods vs. Center City.
They want someone who is not just smart, but displays "emotional intelligence." Someone who can attract good people to City Hall and keep them; who can make ordinary citizens feel heard, not dismissed.
They want a leader who knows how to get things done, not just how to talk about getting things done.
Of the five men who have taken us through this meaty but weird Democratic primary campaign, two could live up to citizens' expectations. Three do not seem up to the task.
The most promising package of achievement, persistence, smarts and vision belongs to the man who led the forces of reform on City Council during the John Street era.
The Inquirer recommends MICHAEL NUTTER to Democratic voters as the best choice to lead their hometown on the road to Next Great City." |
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