Comments on: Challenge to Hoeffel is withdrawn

By: md

md — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:32:59 +0000

It is clear that most of the people posting here have NO understanding of Willimas candidicy.

Allow me to share some enlightenment & share a few reasons for his campaign:

First of all, he is a puppet for no one (2) He wants to change the converstation from the constant pandering to the West when most of the votes are in the Southeast (3) His passion for economic opportunity for all and school choice and (4) county level control over gun laws. These are some of the reasons he has entered the race.

He will also demonstrate that a party outsider (which he is in this race) who is also African American CAN raise as much or more money than the party favorites and run a credible statewide campaign. This fashions his campaign in the greatest tradition of his legendary father who did the same thing in a long-shot campaign for Mayor but it changed Philadelphia politics forever and his campaign manger W. Wilson Goode would later become Philadelphia’s first black mayor. Goode, except for the MOVE tragedy, was a very decent Mayor regardless of color and has been an extremely honorable ex-Mayor and consummate public servant.

Williams is a great man with the ability to do great things.

Hope this helps…

By: Ladies Love Onorato

Ladies Love Onorato — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:42:49 +0000

How to stop Onorato. That is the question.

If Wagner dropped out, most of his votes would go to Onorato, especially in the west. But if Hoeffel dropped out, most of his votes would go to Wagner.

Can Wagner cut a deal with Hoeffel? What does he have to offer that would get Hoeffel to step aside?

By: Brett

Brett — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:41:05 +0000

Professor Diano, you are correct again. I learn everyday from the master, I am grasshopper.

By: David Diano

David Diano — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:52:11 +0000

Brett-
I think Jack’s a decent guy. A bit conservative for my tastes, but he appears to be an honest politician, who understands the budget. I think Hoeffel is better on the issues, but I could live with Wagner as the Dem candidate.

If Wagner or Hoeffel had a few million, Onorato would be toast. They’ve got an uphill climb because of the money disparity.

By: BB

BB — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:46:43 +0000

If these candidates had ANY decency, and we all know that they don’t, they would leave the race immediately. Enough already, Pa. taxpayers deserve far better.

By: Brett

Brett — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:51:44 +0000

David

And what about Jack Wagner, opinion?

By: David Diano

David Diano — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:23:56 +0000

Barry H-
Onorato is very conservative. He’s anti-abortion, anti-gay, anti-gun control, anti-women’s rights. He’s expecting to appeal to the conservative Dems in the non-SE part of the state. The guy’s a total DINO.
In the rest of the state, the conservatives Dems are the “base”. Look at Murtha, Holden, Carney, etc. All conservative, Blue Dogs in conservative districts.

Dan’s “plan” is to have Williams split the Philly+Suburbs vote with Hoeffel.

By: Barry H.

Barry H. — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:57:22 +0000

Diano:

Onorato fighting for the conservative base?? Of the democratic part?????

That’s a good one. And I’ll be shopping for my next Xmas ham at Katz’s Kosher Deli.

Can I have some o’ whatever it is yo’re smoking?

By: Brett

Brett — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:41:08 +0000

David,

You misread my posting, I said Hoeffel has a good street organization, but Onorato has more money and WILL pull it out. The loser here, unfortunately is Jack Wagner, who although a good guy, will not be able to overcome Onoratos fundraising and advertising.

By: David Diano

David Diano — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:14:41 +0000

Brett-
Onorato isn’t pulling out. He’s got $10 million worth of reasons to stay in.