So, guess what happened at the forum on city planning that Dan mentioned earlier today?
The idea of privatizing the airport and the issue of city planning came together in one useful and very entertaining bundle!
Bob Warner will report in tomorrow's Daily News:
Stung by criticism of his plan to lease Philadelphia International Airport to private investors, Congressman Chaka Fattah challenged mayoral rival Tom Knox yesterday to put his money where his mouth was — a $1 million bet on whether Fattah could pull off the deal.
Knox blinked.
The wealthy businessman, who has estimated his net worth at $100 million, turned down the wager but took a shot at Fattah’s finances.
“You know, Chaka, I have a million,” Knox said.
The lively debate goes on, with talk of voodoo economics, white papers and the now-famous bet. Then, moderator Paul Levy, executive director of the Center City District, tries to intervene, but the two continue the back-and-forth. Finally, Levy asks Nutter for his opinion of the exchanges:
“Michael, is it still constructive, or not?”
“I think it’s just getting good,” Nutter replied, as the audience roared.
Oh, you want MORE? The Daily News is sold at many fine establishments and, at 60 cents, is a total bargain. It should be widely available after 5 a.m. tomorrow.
(And, of course, The Next Mayor will post Bob's full story tomorrow, too.)
Comments (1)
Maybe Mr. Knox should reconsider his bet until Chaka releases his tax returns. Afterall, who knows how much money he and his wife make?
I wish the other candidates would have used this forum or the debate to ask Fattah about it up front.
Posted by John | April 18, 2007 10:22 AM