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shnoogle111 t1_ja0avce wrote

I hope she wins. It would be nice to have a functioning adult in local government.

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lordredsnake t1_ja671x2 wrote

I was in her corner for a while, but after talking to people with insight into how her office was run, seeing her pay corrupt John Street for an endorsement, and watching her disappointing Philadelphia Citizen interview, I'm looking for a next best choice. I'm just not convinced who that might be yet.

She came to the interview unprepared and just repeated platitudes about how amazing the city is and her job as Mayor as being enthusiastic and getting people to work together. It was totally devoid of specifics even though Nutter, her former boss, was pretty easy on her.

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DoctorRieux t1_ja989tk wrote

Ah, that is disappointing to hear. I still support her, but I hope she can get it together to run a successful campaign and deliver on her promises.

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lordredsnake t1_ja9i7wc wrote

The reality is, this is still Philadelphia, and politics is politics, so we're not going to get a perfect candidate, even with this wide open field. But I think she came out swinging with a very high standard and she might have a hard time living up to that during the campaign unless she really steps up her debate/interview prep and retail politics. She's essentially been running for mayor ever since she took office as Controller, so she should really be on better footing at this point in time.

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irpeach9 t1_ja0fplx wrote

I want an accountability mayor. I think she will get no help from the machine. Hopefully, she will do more infographics to relate information to the masses.

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FMG1978 t1_ja0h24w wrote

You don't know how the machine works do you?

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irpeach9 t1_ja10kmv wrote

I'm unsure what you are asking. Are you saying she will get support from the structure that is already in place? Or that the machine likes accountability?

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FMG1978 t1_ja1g3lf wrote

She is the machine

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irpeach9 t1_ja1i2mg wrote

So she will receive support from the Philadelphia democratic machine? I would like that. I want her to win.

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HobbyPlodder t1_ja62c1y wrote

That would be Christy Brady. Nepo baby of both sides of the political machine in Philly.

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