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Geowhizzer · March 10, 2008, 08:38:51 PM

Why should it matter who the mayor of Philadelphia endorses?

Rome · March 10, 2008, 09:30:21 PM

Quote from: Geowhizzer on March 10, 2008, 08:38:51 PM
Why should it matter who the mayor of Philadelphia endorses?

Well, in this case he's the second most powerful democrat in Pennsylvania, so his endorsement might carry a little bit of weight with the state's democratic electorate?

Phanatic · March 10, 2008, 09:37:35 PM

He picked Hillary before the Obama wave hit and he's sticking to his initial endorsement.... insignificant...

Geowhizzer · March 10, 2008, 09:39:43 PM

Quote from: Rome on March 10, 2008, 09:30:21 PM
Quote from: Geowhizzer on March 10, 2008, 08:38:51 PM
Why should it matter who the mayor of Philadelphia endorses?

Well, in this case he's the second most powerful democrat in Pennsylvania, so his endorsement might carry a little bit of weight with the state's democratic electorate?

And Hillary already has the number one.

Maybe I can phrase my question more effectively:

Why should anyone get their panties in a twist over the mayor of Philadelphia endorsing Clinton?

He's allowed to make that endorsement. He doesn't have to stick his finger in the air to test the wind before he makes that decision, either. Again: He endorsed Clinton - So what?

ice grillin you · March 10, 2008, 09:42:06 PM

its only an issue cause hes endorsing someone pg and romey despise...other than that it is no issue

MDS · March 10, 2008, 10:10:03 PM

nutter got a better deal from hillarys camp for the support than barry. barry prolly figured he wasnt gonna take pa so it would be a waste to play ball with nutter. but mikey will surely change his call if barry wins.

Geowhizzer · March 10, 2008, 10:15:17 PM

Quote from: MDS on March 10, 2008, 10:10:03 PM
nutter got a better deal from hillarys camp for the support than barry. barry prolly figured he wasnt gonna take pa so it would be a waste to play ball with nutter. but mikey will surely change his call if barry wins.

Yes... as will all the Obama supporters if Clinton wins.

Rome · March 10, 2008, 10:40:29 PM

Quote from: ice grillin you on March 10, 2008, 09:42:06 PM
its only an issue cause hes endorsing someone pg and romey despise...other than that it is no issue

Whew. Hitting the fire water again tonight, IGY?

I never mentioned Hillary at all. I simply said that Nutter's endorsement of Clinton is important because he's the second-most power democrat in PA. No hate there, dookie, just fact.

MDS · March 10, 2008, 10:57:31 PM

Quote from: Geowhizzer on March 10, 2008, 10:15:17 PM
Quote from: MDS on March 10, 2008, 10:10:03 PM
nutter got a better deal from hillarys camp for the support than barry. barry prolly figured he wasnt gonna take pa so it would be a waste to play ball with nutter. but mikey will surely change his call if barry wins.

Yes... as will all the Obama supporters if Clinton wins.

im not voting if that happens

PoopyfaceMcGee · March 11, 2008, 05:51:40 AM

Hillary will take PA by just enough to declare a "landslide" but will probably only net 10 more delegates than barryO.

PhillyGirl · March 11, 2008, 08:42:48 AM

My point is pretty much what Rome said...Rendell endorsing Hillary as loudly as he has been is, to me, because he believes he coudl be on Hillary's short list of possible Veeps. That and the race thing (he brought that up, thank you Guv).

But Nutter SHOULD know the makeup of his city and how they are going to vote. Obama should take Philadelphia by a healthy margin. I would just think he'd be more apt to give his endorsement to Obama because of it.

ice grillin you · March 11, 2008, 08:45:35 AM

he supposed to do whats best for his constituency...now im not saying that is hillary but if he thinks she and her programs will do more for the city than obama's then thats who he should support

Cerevant · March 11, 2008, 08:58:34 AM

Don't kid yourself. He isn't interested in what either of them will do for his constituents, he is interested in what they will do for his campaigns.

Rome · March 11, 2008, 09:02:45 AM

Quote from: ice grillin you on March 11, 2008, 08:45:35 AM
he supposed to do whats best for his constituency...now im not saying that is hillary but if he thinks she and her programs will do more for the city than obama's then thats who he should support

Laugh.

Out.

Loud.

Politicians never do what's best for their constituency unless what's best for the people happens to coincide with what's best for them and their careers.

ice grillin you · March 11, 2008, 09:11:18 AM

Quote from: Rome on March 11, 2008, 09:02:45 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on March 11, 2008, 08:45:35 AM
he supposed to do whats best for his constituency...now im not saying that is hillary but if he thinks she and her programs will do more for the city than obama's then thats who he should support

Laugh.

Out.

Loud.

Politicians never do what's best for their constituency unless what's best for the people happens to coincide with what's best for them and their careers.

i disagree...govt certainly isnt perfect but theres more good people in it than bad...and nutter seems like a good guy so ill take him at his word until he proves otherwise....but if youd like to go thru life angry and cynical be my guest