Tonight, Young Involved Philadelphia, UrbanPhilly.com and local businessperson Blaine Stoddart co-sponsored a forum with mayoral candidates Michael Nutter and Al Taubenberger.
Good for them, too. All the right things were said to the gathered group of about 100 young professionals by the two, who gave statements but did not take questions. Taubenberger told the group, "You really are the furnace that drives the engine of economic development," and added, "What we really need in this city is to have you fully engaged." Nutter talked about public safety, education and economic development.
Ok, that's good too. But what's starting to get a leeetle wearing is the constant back-slapping between these two. I realize the race is lopsided, but has it actually been conceded?
Nutter seemed to make a mention of this concern, discussing the difference in tenor (no kidding) of the primary and the general elections. "Al Taubenberger and I are trying to change the nature of politics here in Philadephia," he said. "We're not vying as contestants on American Gladiators."
Sure, but maybe we can have a little less Philadelphia Glad-handing and a little more debate over issues where the two do diverge, such as stop and frisk. The city has a serious choice to make about its next leader, after all.
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