Remember Tom Knox? I know it's been a while since his face was all over the airwaves talking about taking the "For Sale" sign off of City Hall. In this real estate market, who would want to buy it anyway?
Well, local humor website, The Philadelphia Turkey brought Knox back into the news with a cute story about his attempts to lay the groundwork for a potential run at governor - a story that was seriously covered by the Inquirer last weekend.
I just discovered that The Turkey also had a little fun with me for its Election Day issue:
The city's political community was buzzing over this morning's report that a Philadelphia resident had taken the time to get up off the couch, walk down the street, and cast a vote in the 2007 mayoral election. The Philadelphian in question, 47-year old James Williams, of Fairmount, entered his polling place in the Roberto Clemente Recreation Center shortly after 7:30 A.M. "When I got there, I didn't have to wait in line, but I didn't think much of it," he said to a throng of reporters in front of his Wallace Street home. "But to be the only voter in the whole city so far? Well, actually, I guess that's not really that surprising, either."
"For the last few weeks, there has been much discussion of voter apathy and a citywide lack of interest," said Dan Pohlig, overseer of The Next Mayor project. "But James Williams has shown how energized people really are by this election. I'm extremely pleased with the turnout so far."
In the words of Homer Simpson, "It's funny because it's true."
Comments (2)
Dan I'm applauding you. For there is still voter apathy and a city-wide lack of interest. Dan next time voters will be up in arms , will come if a devised accusation surfaces or a truth concerning an ELECTED meathead in office.
Other than that most folks outside the political realm , move on to notable standards of life's determinations and opportunity creations.
Posted by Jasper Zeigler Jr | November 29, 2007 11:36 AM
People get desperate when you don't free street distribution of The Onion in their own city.
Posted by Patricio | November 29, 2007 11:46 AM