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REPRINTED FROM THENEXTMAYOR.COMFebruary 9, 2007 press release, (submitted via e-mail) |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2/08/07
CONTACT: Susan Madrak, Press Secretary
215-636-0660 ext. 19
Cell: 267-879-9789
madrak@knoxforphilly.com
PHILADELPHIA - Tom Knox dismissed Philadelphia’s Democratic City Committee’s endorsement today of mayoral candidate Bob Brady, the U.S. congressman who is also the party’s chairman.
“It’s a hollow gesture,” said Knox. “I mean, 69 ward leaders endorsing Bob Brady means he gets 69 votes on May 15 – and that’s assuming they really do want to vote for him, and aren’t just playing along because they’re worried about losing their political jobs.
“The machine has kicked into high gear to protect itself, but the voters are paying very close attention to this race. Frankly, I don’t think it’ll work this time.”
Knox said his campaign doesn’t need conventional party support to get elected. “I’m going to take my message directly to the people. That’s who determines an election, not party bosses,” he said. “I’ll be fighting for the people of this city, not a system of insiders.”
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