Philadelphia Daily Record

Vol. III No. 67 (431)

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

April 10, 2012

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Apr. 12Sen. Vincent Huges presents $how Me The College $$$$, 5 to 8 p.m. at High School of Future, 4021 Parkside Av., aiding college bound students. Sponsored by Penn.State System of Higher Education. Call office of Senator Hughes office for details:215-879-7777.

Apr. 12GLBMA Rooftop Business Breakfast. Speakers Mayor Michael Nutter, Michael Kelly and Emilio Cooper at Warnock Village, 2862 Germantown Ave., 8-10 a.m. RSVP, seating limited (267) 385-1939.

Apr. 12State Sen. Larry Farnese hosts annual Business Funding Seminar at Moore College of Art and Design, Great Hall, 20th and Parkway, 11 am to 1 pm.

Apr. 13SW Phila. Dist. hosts Candidates Forum at Kingsessing Rec Ctr., 50th & Kingsessing, 6-9 p.m. For info Louis Wilson (215) 275-8296.

Apr. 13 Fundraiser for Congressman Bob Brady at Anthony’s, 4990 State Rd., Drexel Hill, Pa., 6-8 p.m. Contributions: Friends $500, Supporters $200. Make checks payable to Brady for Congress. For info Linda Au-

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Apr. 13Dan Grace honored as Outstanding Irish American Labor Leader by AOH 40 in “Day of the Rope” Dinner at Bridgeman’s Ha., 11600 Norcom Rd., 7-11 p.m.

Apr. 13Victim/Witness Services Fundraiser at Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catherine St. Ticket $50. Light fare, beer/wine, music and parking. For info (215) 551-3360.

Apr. 1428th Ward Republican luncheon fundraiser at home of committeewoman Mary Somerville, 2512 N. Myrtlewood Ave., 12-4 p.m. Tickets $15. Contact cbrwl@live.com.

Apr. 14Americans For Cambodia invite all to a free Cambodian New Year Party at 2013 S. Bucknell St., 12 noon to 8:30 p. m.

Apr. 15Councilwoman Marian Tasco hosts 13th annual Jazz Brunch at The View, 800 N. Broad St., 8th floor, 1-4 p.m. Featuring “The H. Factor”. Complimentary mimosas, bloody marys and wine. Contribution $65 per person. No tickets sold at door. Call Jalila Brown or Nedia Ralston (215) 437-3294, ext. 209.

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2 Former Guvs Mull ‘Disappointing’ GOP Race Last night at the National Constitution Center, former Govs.

Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania and Christine Todd Whitman of New Jersey offered contrasting perspectives and firsthand knowledge of Election 2012’s key players and issues. David Eisner, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderated.

Both Rendell and Whitman expressed disappointment in the recent performance of GOP lawmakers. “The Republicans have done everything they could to screw this up for themselves.

It’s been a clown show,” commented Rendell acidly.

President Barack Obama – a dig at his effective campaign slogan of 2008.

But Obama’s top challenger former Gov. Mitt Romney fared no better at Rendell’s hands. “He should have showed leadership – and could have gained the respect of voters–by standing up when the crowd booed a gay soldier,” he said.

Whitman agreed that the Republican leaders’ performance has been “shameful.”

Whitman said that as a Republican woman, she is “embarrassed” about GOP leaders’ statements and actions pertaining to women’s issues, which Democrats and others have labeled a “War on Women.” Whitman said, “There are a whole lot of Republicans I would take out in a nanosecond because of the way they’ve talked about women.”

The two Governors shared some thoughts on how the leadership styles – and shortcomings – of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney could affect the campaign.

“Well, he can’t run on hope and change,” Whitman noted of

The focus on the GOP’s efforts may be harming Romney’s chances at the polls; for example, a recent poll showed that the number of white female voters who favored Obama over Romney jumped by 8 percent in the

past month alone.

Rendell offered Rick Santorum some simple advice for the Pennsylvania primary: “Get out.”

He admitted it’s tempting to try to stay the course: “When you’re there, the limelight is intoxicating. It’s like heroin.”

Both Whitman and Rendell agreed a key to addressing the partisan gridlock in Washington is for citizens to get out and vote.

Whitman said, “A 10% voter turnout in a primary is just wrong, and it keeps us in this cycle of extremes. If you want to know what the problem is, look in the mirror.”

Rendell agreed: “There’s only one remedy for Citizens United, and that’s a 70-80% turnout.

That blows away Citizens United, that blows away lobbyists, that blows away the negative campaign ads.”

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Larry Kane Slams Smith For Skipping Out On Show During Sunday’s broadcast of Larry Kane’s “Voice of Reason” on the Comcast Network, Kane said he was not happy with Tom Smith’s last-minute cancellation and called the move “unprecedented.”

According to Kane, Smith originally could not attend the program’s first taping, so Kane arranged for a special taping. A day before the taping, Smith cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. Republican-endorsed US Senate candidate Steve Welch appeared on Kane’s program last

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“He’s been pulling out of these things all across the state,” Kane, a long-time Philadelphia news anchor and Emmy-winning journalist, said. “We are not happy he’s not making it. They said it was a scheduling conflict, even though he’s appearing in the Conshohocken area later this evening.”

Throughout the primary election, Smith has skipped, rejected or cancelled on numerous high-profile events including:

Larry Kane’s “Voice of Reason” TV program Steve Highsmith’s “At Issue” TV program on NBC 10 Philadelphia PCN nightly call-in show Lehigh Valley Tea Party Patriots Candidate Forum WPVI ABC 6 “Philadelphia Inside” Story with Matt O’Donnell

Pa. NOW Endorses Murphy The Pennsylvania National Organization for Women has officially backed Iraq War veteran and former prosecutor Patrick Murphy for Pennsylvania Attorney General.

PA NOW highlighted Murphy’s strong and consistent record on women’s issues in its endorsement.

“A War on Women is being waged across the country, and unfortunately, it’s come here to Pennsylvania. Women across the Commonwealth need an advocate in the Attorney General’s office who will stand up and

fight for them. Patrick Murphy is the only one in this race willing to do what’s necessary to protect our rights and ensure full equality under the law,” said Julia Ramsey, president of PA NOW. “Patrick is a proven leader on women’s issue. He is someone we know and trust. He’s 100% pro-choice and will refuse to enforce the unconstitutional mandatory ultrasound bill. He helped strengthen laws that prohibit gender discrimination in the workplace. He believes all Pennsylvanians should have the same opportunities, regardless of gender, race or sexual orientation.

That is the type of experience we

need in an Attorney General.”

“I’m honored to earn the support of the Pennsylvania National Organization for Women. I’ve always been proud to stand with PA NOW and other women’s organizations to protect a woman’s right to choose and fight for equality. I will continue to partner with PA NOW to defend women’s rights, end discrimination in the workplace and fight for equality. More than ever, we need to stand together and fight back against these vicious attacks on women’s rights,” Murphy said.

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Deadline For 9 Spots On Parks & Rec Commission Mayor Nutter and Council President Darrell Clarke announced last month City Council is accepting applications for service on the Commission on Parks & Recreation. The deadline to apply for one of the nine spots is May 9, 2012.

To apply: Download the application.

Applications can also be found at www.phila.gov; the Office of City Council’s Chief Clerk: City Hall Room 402; Free Library branches, City recreation centers and Fairmount Park facilities.

Once the application process has closed, City Council will schedule public hearings for applicants. The Parks Alliance will post the applications on our website.

How Many Commissioners Are There? The Commission is composed of 15 members: nine appointed by Mayor Nutter from a list of 19 to 25 candidates nominated by City Council. In addition six “ex-officio” Commissioners serve by virtue of their position in city government: the Commissioners of the Depts. of Parks & Recreation, Water, Streets and Public Property; the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission and the President of City Council.

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The Commission must reflect the geographic, racial, ethnic and gender diversity within the City.

In addition to Philadelphia residents, Commissioners can be chosen from Montgomery, Bucks and Delaware Cos. Demonstrated experience or skills relevant to the powers and duties of the Commission include, but are but not limited to: • sports, recreation and athletic programming; • natural lands management and environmental protection; • tourism, marketing and public relations; • community leadership; • historical and architectural preservation; • landscaping and horticulture; • fundraising.

In November 2008, voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter creating the new Dept. of Parks & Recreation and the Commission on Parks & Recreation. Two hundred people applied to serve on the Commission and after a series of public hearings, City Council’s Committee on Parks, Recreation and

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Cultural Affairs, chaired by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, announced a list of 25 nominees. From those nominees, the Mayor selected 9 people to serve on the Commission. Their terms, which began on Jul. 1, 2009, are scheduled to expire later this year.

For questions about the application process, contact Theresa Brunson (215) 686-3424 or Hal Fichandler (215) 686-7667.