It’s a big week here in Philadelphia. Tomorrow we have the primary. In the U.S. Senate race, I endorse Chuck Pennacchio over Bob Casey Jr. Alan Sandals is also running and he is a good man. I’d like to see a big protest vote against the coronation of Casey by Reid, Schumer, and Rendell. I am adamently opposed to the strategy of eliminating competitive primaries.
I also endorse Patrick Murphy in his primary for the 8th Congressional seat.
I have some friends that are running in more local races. Lt. Paul Lang is running for State Senate in the 6th District. Anne Dicker is running for State Representative in the 175th Distict against two machine pols. Chris Bowers and Kevin Scott are running for State Democratic Committee in Pennsylvania in a write-in campaign. Jennifer Murphy is a candidate for the State Democratic Committee, (501st District) and is, I think, on the ballot. Follow the link to find out how to help them out. Our very own Albert Yee is running for Committeeperson in his ward.
The Philadelphia Weekly has a good article about our movement. If you are having difficulty believing in the future of the Democratic Party you should take the time to read about what we’re doing.
Tuesday night we have our usual Drinking Liberally, and it is also CabinGirl’s birthday.
On Wednesday, Markos and Jerome Armstrong will be in town. The book signing will be at the Drinker’s Tavern on 123 Market Street at 6-8pm on Wednesday. There will be a smaller group of activists and bloggers meeting up at the Khyber, at 56 S. 2nd St. in Old City during the late afternoon.
Thursday we’ll be doing some stuff for a documentary on the blogging movement, and then we’ll be meeting up with one of the more prominent contenders for the 2008 Democratic nomination. I’ll be talking about the need for competitive primaries in the future.
Friday, I’ll rest.
Happy Birthday (early) CabinGirl!
CabinGirl: Many Happy Returns!
Happy birthday, CabinGirl!
A small correction. Patrick Murphy is running in PA’s 8th district. Lois Murphy is the very worthy candidate in the 6th.
thank you. I confused 2006 (’06) with his distict.
I am hopeful that we can win both Murphy’s races, plus Sestak and Herr’s. That’s four seats in the philly suburbs alone.
Sounds like a fun week in Philly. It’s a damn shame I won’t be there for it.
Thursday we’ll be doing some stuff for a documentary on the blogging movement,
Do tell more!
…we’ll be meeting up with one of the more prominent contenders for the 2008 Democratic nomination.
And who might that be?
I’ll have more info on those things in the coming days.
The best of luck to all of you in PA tomorrow. Hope you aren’t too worn out after your busy week is over, BooMan! I’m just now getting my energy back after the May 2 primary here in Indiana. I know its a long time until November, but I’m encouraged by some of the results here that may indicate some welcome changes to come.
US Representative
IN-2
Joe Donnelly (D) 30,474
Steve Francis (D) 6,256
Chris Chocola (R) 25,045
Tony Zirkle (R) 10,682
Total Dem vote 36,730
Total Rep vote 35,727
IN-8
Brad Ellsworth (D) 45,003
John Hostettler (R) 28,900
Total Dem vote 45,003
Total Rep vote 28,900
IN-9
Gretchen Clearwater (D) 9,411
Baron Hill (D) 53,865
John Hockersmith (D) 2,266
Lendall Terry (D) 2,500
Sam Schultz (R) 7,143
Mike Sodrel (R) 29,532
Total Dem vote 68,042
Total Rep vote 36,675
BooTribber Barry Welch made an impressive showing in the IN-6th with 23,258, but has a ways to go to top incumbent Mike Pence at 51,394. Go Barry!
You have to ask him when he’s drinking (I hope I haven’t let any secrets out of the bag), Booman is a most loquacious fellow and a “great guy to have a beer with” ;).
and I’m voting for Chuck tomorrow. Take note, Casey, Reid, Schumer, and Rendell!
Thanks to everybody for the happy birthday wishes!
yup. Lot o’ stuff. Now if I can just get you to lay off the oregano so you can have a pleasant birthday…
Repeating my birthday wishes to you, I wish you all the best.
Sorry I won’t be there to tomorrow to celebrate with you, but I will be not that far in Ward 3 district 2 poll watching/ giving out literature at George Washington School (the DL crowd is welcome to stop by and bring me a beer or some wings), it appears that 5-8 is the really busy time for voting.
happy [late] birthday!
and may the worthy Democratic voters of Pennsylvania give you a welcome birthday gift… 🙂
Please folks, don’t be afraid to vote your progressive values in the senate race. Deny the defeatists of the empty suit status quo.
OpEdNews/Zogby People’s Poll
Sandals or Pennacchio could beat Santorum
Alan Sandals who reportedly spent close to $500,000 on television advertising, received 43% to Santorum’s 43%.
Chuck Pennacchio, who has raised a total of under $100,000, but who reports having built a grassroots base of 6,000 supporters statewide, received 45% to Santorum’s 43%.
Give either Pennacchio or Sandals the kind of money support that the right wing of the Democrats have given Casey in the primary and they too can beat Santorum.
Another long shot is the progressive write-in in the 15th congressional district in the Lehigh Valley. Greta Browne gave up the run in 2004 to give the Democrats a better shot against Charlie Dent. That didn’t work. Now she is back and committed to taking an aggressive anti war pro social justice advocacy to the U.S. House of representatives. She needs 1,000 Democrats to write in her name tomorrow.
SEE:
3-D Write-in’s @ PA-15th Congressional District
Khyber on Friday, Drinking Liberally Tuesday, Khyber again on Wednesday followed immediately by Drinkers Tavern. I believe we may be witnessing another salvo in the war on the livers of liberal Philadelphians.