Two pieces were aired on WHYY this morning about the race for City Council.
In this one, WHYY's Susan Phillips talks to Matt McClure about his race against Carol Campbell and Curtis Jones in the 4th Councilmanic District. You may remember Campbell as the Councilwoman who was chosen by the assembled ward leaders to replace Michael Nutter in the 4th when he resigned to run for mayor. She is also a ward leader in West Philadelphia's 4th Ward. McClure is an attorney who lives in East Falls. Curtis Jones is the former head of the Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation. Inquirer has endorsed McClure. The Daily News Editorial Board chose Jones. Most pundits think this race will be close but with the profile being as low as it is, I'm hard-pressed to predict an upset victory by a challenger. Your thoughts are welcome.
For a complete wrap-up that includes soundbites from Fifth District Challenger Haile Johnston, At-Large candidate Marc Stier, At-Large incumbent Jim Kenney, Seventh District Challenger Maria Quinones Sanchez, and Eighth District Challenger Irv Acklesburg, check out this feature piece by WHYY's Joel Rose.
You can use this thread to share scuttle about these races and to ponder this question...
My opinion about the likely outcome of the 4th District race notwithstanding, do you think we're on our way to a Council election of "historic" proportions? Could we see a change in seats that we haven't experienced since 1951? I realize most people who read this blog are pretty connected to what's going on so you'll have to put yourselves in the frame of mind of the typical voter. That's not to say "uninformed" but more like "a little less informed."
If you care to, you can also make your predictions for each race and we'll see who comes closest.
Comments (2)
Campbell's practically a challenger herself... although I suppose there may be people who blindly vote for the incumbent all the time (it's marked on the ballot, right?)
Posted by Anonymous | May 10, 2007 9:53 PM
No, I don't believe the ballot does state who is an incumbent.
Posted by Anonymous | May 10, 2007 11:00 PM