...Michael Nutter.
Nutter will be endorsed by Philly Mag in the glossy's May issue, which hits newsstands Thursday.
Says PhillyMag editor Larry Platt (in a release):
"We interviewed all five Democratic candidates, and the nearly unanimous view of the staff was that only Michael Nutter has the vision and sense of urgency to tackle the city’s problems, from ethics to tax cuts to taking on the murder epidemic. In the end, we felt that Nutter has the best potential to be an inspiring leader and to speak to all Philadelphians.”
It's the second mayoral endorsement for the magazine, which backed runner-up Sam Katz in 2003.
The endorsement accompanies a 2,000-word story that challenges Nutter to lead the city with the passion he exhibited upon visiting with the magazine staff.
The candidates are meeting with editorial boards at publications around the city hoping to get the nods. The Inquirer is putting its editorial board interviews up on its Great Expectations blog.
Bob Brady told the board that he doubts his visit will mean anything; that they'll probably just back Nutter in next Sunday's paper.
Metro's global policy is "News without Views," so we'll endorse no one. Sigh.
Well, that's good to know. Good to see that all of the elite of Rittenhouse Square will know who to vote for now. Or will they be morally conflicted because fellow aristocrat Knox is in the race?
Posted by: Jill | April 23, 2007 at 05:34 PM
God forbid we vote for a progressive, smart, educated candidate who knows how to read and lead!
Posted by: | April 23, 2007 at 07:35 PM
He will not win - a wasted endorsement and a wasted vote!
Posted by: I'm a homey too | April 23, 2007 at 10:30 PM
I think Nutter will sweep both of the major dailies. Evans will get the Tribune endorsement and Brady, well, Brady will get the Public Record.
Posted by: Ben Waxman | April 23, 2007 at 11:48 PM
And main line suburbanites will know who they are unable to vote for. Give me a break.
Posted by: Jill | April 24, 2007 at 09:09 AM
That's my first question if I make it to the event to unveil the endorsement today: How many readers does the mag have in Philly?
Posted by: JC | April 24, 2007 at 09:11 AM
A third of our readership is in the city proper -- the highest of the eight counties we cover.
Posted by: Tim Haas | April 24, 2007 at 12:02 PM
According to your website, that's about 34,290 people. 75% of the readership of your magazine comes from outside the city. Once again, how is this relevant? The metro has more readers.
Posted by: Jill | April 24, 2007 at 02:59 PM
But it's ok for union goons from South Jersey to illegally vote in Philadelphia???
Posted by: | April 24, 2007 at 03:55 PM
What is this pathological disbelief in the positive power of unions? Why are there repeated references made to unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud?
One of the reasons Philadelphia is a great place to live is because of the unions. They encourage living wages.
This stuff about everyone who's in a union being from south jersey is nonsense. If you don't like unions, move to the south where you belong.
Posted by: Jill | April 24, 2007 at 04:01 PM
You tell them Jill -I can vote because I am from Local 98 -even though I live in Jersey Johnny said it is ok.
Posted by: Shawn from Deptford, NJ | April 24, 2007 at 10:24 PM
And who has Johnny Doc been playing footsie with the whole campaign? Tom Knox.
Emperor Knox has also recruited experienced felon Michael Youngblood for his operations in West Philly.
Explain that!
Posted by: Jill | April 25, 2007 at 09:24 AM
Youngblood has credentials -he is working for Ms. Janie and Dougherty and knox is more than glad to pay him...no big deal.
Posted by: | April 25, 2007 at 10:37 AM
NO BIG DEAL? He's a convicted felon with a history of violent intimidation and drug dealing.
Knox is a fraud who has surrounded himself with paid thugs to do his dirty work.
Posted by: Jill | April 25, 2007 at 12:09 PM