For immediate release:
March 13, 2007

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Bob Brady Says He will Campaign in Our Neighborhoods—Not in the Courtroom

PHILADELPHIA – Congressman Bob Brady today said he will continue to deliver his message of cutting crime, improving schools and creating opportunity on the streets of Philadelphia in his run for Mayor, as his opponents head to the courtroom in an attempt to oust one of the clear frontrunners in the Mayoral primary race.

“I am running for Mayor in the neighborhoods of Philadelphia, not in the courtroom,” said Congressman Brady. “My opponents can sense the real momentum in the Brady campaign. They are desperate to grab headlines and hopeful that they can buy city hall through high-priced legal maneuvering.

“Despite these political sideshows, I will not be distracted from focusing on the needs of the Philadelphians who still fear walking the streets at night, and wonder if sending their child to school is safe.

“I know that Mr. Knox is probably disappointed because he expected he could win this election by spending his millions on television advertising, and it appears now that he has to funnel his money to lawyers in an attempt to win in the courts.

“I know that Mr. Evans is desperate to grab headlines for his floundering campaign.

“These candidates have challenged my Nominating Petitions without questioning my honesty and integrity. And, I know now more than ever that I cannot let down the 24,000 Philadelphians who signed my petition for Mayor, and I will not let these most recent campaign tactics allow me to lose sight of their needs.”

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Last Updated: March 13, 2007