Admitting his candidacy was something of a longshot, U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter endorsed Republican Al Taubenberger for mayor today at 30th Street Station.
“I endorse Al, realizing fully the steep climb he has as a Republican candidate in the city of Philadelphia,” said Specter, who spoke before boarding a train to Washington DC.
Specter – who ran unsuccessfully for mayor as a Republican in 1967 -- said the city needed a change of leadership.
“Michael Nutter could be an agent of change, but it’s tougher if you come in with the party,” he said.
Taubenberger thanked Specter and gave him a Phillies hat, suggesting that his candidacy was not unlike the Phillies’ quest for a championship.
“Underdogs do have a chance at winning,” he said.
Specter will also hold a fundraiser for Taubenberger on October 20th.
Comments (1)
Nutter has to be a centrist. Just the looming problems of the city require smaller government, more revenue, and less of the more oppressive taxes.
Like the BPT, (it's not a privilege to own one, it's critical for the city), oh, the wage tax is one.
The city is still completely backwards from where it needs to be, and Specter is right. Trying to fix it will be tough in the current local Dem party, which has always behaved like life is party and the bills never come due.
Posted by Anonymous | October 2, 2007 8:05 PM