Interesting news out of Chicago from yesterday's municipal elections that could bring inspiration to the crowd of candidates running for Philly City Council (there's so many I just assume everyone I see at any campaign event is a candidate).
From today's Chicago Tribune:
In the worst election night for City Council incumbents in more than 15 years, three aldermen lost their jobs Tuesday, including Ald. Burton Natarus (42nd), the colorful, veteran alderman of downtown Chicago. ...
Another 11 council members appeared headed toward the runoff election in April after failing to win a majority.
I didn't realize Chicago had elections yesterday until a phone conversation this afternoon with Dwight Evans' campaign manager, L. Maurice Daniel. Talking on another topic altogether (more on that tomorrow), Daniels brought up the change in the political landscape in America in recent elections, with anti-incumbency movements in both national elections and in Harrisburg.
Without having even looked, he guessed that yesterday's Chicago elections would bring the same results.
Could Philly be next?
There are 50 seats in Chicago - and only 3 incumbents lost so far.
Posted by: | February 28, 2007 at 03:59 PM
I think it is a good thing this "anti-incumbancy" movement. It shows the american people are not happy with the way the nation is going and we are not going to put up with it anymore. It also shows people are paying attention, for the longest time I think politicans had this idea that the only people who voted where their friends or any union or PAC they could get an endoresment from. This election cycle I hope will be a big wake up call we voters are paying attention to what you do, and as easily as WE elect you we Will remove you.
Posted by: BigTymeVoter258 | February 28, 2007 at 06:32 PM