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How strong is Mayor Nutter? Let's put it this way: Milton's in and Anthony's out
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How strong is Mayor Nutter? Let's put it this way: Milton's in and Anthony's out
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| I mean, does he look worried? |
For all the "what a disappointment" talk, it's looking more and more every day like Michael Nutter going to be strong — if not unbeatable — in his bid for another four years as mayor of Philadelphia.
Today's headlines back that up: officially out of the race is perennial candidate for everything, State Senator Anthony Williams, who released a statement today confirming that he will not enter the 2011 race for mayor of Philadelphia.
Says Williams:
"At the end of my 2010 bid for governor, I publicly stated that my aspirations did not include being a candidate for mayor in 2011. But since this year began, I have been approached by people who have asked that I reconsider that decision. [...]
The process has given me much to consider, particularly given my own feelings for this city of promise. Two things have been made clear. One, my desire to lead us toward a brighter future is both real and strong. And two, I recognize that not only are deeds important, but so is one’s word. I cannot in good conscience go back on mine. Accordingly, I will not be a candidate for mayor in 2011.
Maybe it's his good conscience, yes, but maybe — just maybe — it's also the fact that Nutter's looking too good to risk taking him on.
And then there was the announcement today that Milton Street, the former state senator and older brother of former mayor John Street, intends to run against Nutter.
We're not knocking the guy or his campaign, but if Street — who just finished a two-year prison sentence for tax evasion — is Nutter's most formidable opponent so far ... well, let's just say we doubt the mayor choked on his bran flakes this morning when he got the news.
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