Memo To: Tom Knox
From: The Next Mayor
Re: Put up your dukes
As observers, we found this trend rather interesting, and thought we'd sum up.
Recent events in the campaign indicate that the four other men gunning for the Mayoralty of Philadelphia are getting rather fiesty. Specifically, they are taking you on in debates and running more critical ads -- and now they are also holding themed press events to attack your record.
The latest such attack will come today at 4 p.m. from the Evans camp. The theme is a little dated -- it hearkens back to 1984, and we're not saying how old we were then, but we definitely couldn't vote -- but it could be fun for observers. Evans will challenge your record on crime. The scene will be near a Wendy's restaurant. The theme: "Where's the beef?"
Specifically, we understand that Evans will take on your lack of experience on public safety, which is a particular strength of Evans'. Now, you were quick on the draw with this, Tom (if you'll pardon the expression) -- delivering petitions to Harrisburg in support of tougher gun laws, spelling out a crime plan -- but, still.
Again, we're just observers here -- but it seems that, as front-runner, you're going to be seriously scrutinized over the weeks to come.