The three-way race to succeed Sen. Vince Fumo is as much about the candidates in the race as it is about deep-seeded feuds between several of Philadelphia's powerbrokers. Primarily, it's about John Dougherty, one those three candidates, and Fumo, whose backers include City Councilmen Jim Kenney and Frank DiCicco.
From the Dougherty camp, here are two observations, courtesy spokesman Frank Keel.
1) Larry Farnese may claim a close bond with and the support of Kenney, but are they that close? Farnese spells Kenney's name wrong in his latest mailer. It is a picture of Farnese walking with Kenney, with the text "Larry Farnese is endorsed by Jim Kenny."
2) In the latest Dougherty for Senate direct mail piece titled "Why Are Women Supporting John Dougherty for State Senate," one of the women quoted is Fran Price, activist in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. She states: "Our community needs a fighter in the State Senate. John has spent two decades working for children and all Philadelphia families. That is why I am voting for John Dougherty."
The punch line? Fran Price is Frank DiCicco's cousin. Her maiden name is DiCicco.
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