The blog was called a mouthpiece for Frank Keel last night, so what do we do first thing this morning? Talk more about Frank Keel.
Keel, after sending around two versions of his anti-Michael Nutter screeds yesterday, is in negotiations with Tom Knox's campaign to start doing some sort of PR work for them, according to an e-mail obtained by Metro.
Keel's asking for $10,000 for his work services. He swears he wasn't working for Knox when he sent his anti-Nutter message out yesterday.
Also this morning, make sure to tune into Radio Times. Jesus White is going to be on air later; Dave Davies is up now.
how much is the metro paying Keel, more or less than Knox?
Posted by: | May 07, 2007 at 10:33 AM
So let's take a look at the company Tom Knox, the reformer, keeps: Jon Dougherty, Janie Blackwell and Frank Keel. That right there is an all-star team of outsider, anti-corruption, clean government.... unbelievable.
Posted by: Nutter Butter | May 07, 2007 at 10:36 AM
That's a smarmy group.
Posted by: | May 07, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Where does this thought come that we're somehow a mouthpiece for Keel? We print some of what he says, pointing out that he has at least roundabout connections to Tom Knox.
Are we also a mouthpiece for Michael Nutter? Or Chaka Fattah?
For the record, Metro isn't paying anyone but myself to write about the mayors race, save for a few columns by Clark DeLeon.
Posted by: JC | May 07, 2007 at 10:47 AM
I just have to applaud you for covering this, so thank you for that. :)
Posted by: Larry West | May 07, 2007 at 11:00 AM
Applaud what Larry?!? Frank Keel is the scum of the earth. He's someone who is a suburban resident trying to crook his way through city gov't. Why? His ego is never satisfied and simply writing about him is on a level lower then that of a Milton Street write-up.
Posted by: Patricio | May 07, 2007 at 11:11 AM
Larry wants to take Nutter's votes.
Posted by: anon | May 07, 2007 at 12:01 PM
So I can't applaud that their making sure people know about his seedy connections?
Posted by: Larry West | May 07, 2007 at 12:45 PM
If you don't frame yourself as a non-biased observer from the beginning, you can't expect people to suddenly treat you like one when you start bashing a candidate.
Posted by: anon | May 07, 2007 at 01:07 PM
Who is responsible for the Blackwell/Knox lawn signs in NE Philly? Is someone trying to play the race card?
Posted by: Neighborhood Civic PAC | May 07, 2007 at 01:49 PM
Actually, I saw the Blackwell / Knox signs down near University City and along Baltimore Ave. this past weekend. Pretty sure they're legit.
Posted by: Tim O'Leary | May 07, 2007 at 01:57 PM
I heard they say "Paid for by Knox for Philly." It's common knowledge that they cut a deal (both the Inquirer and the Daily News wrote about it), so I imagine they're legit.
Posted by: dude | May 07, 2007 at 02:59 PM
Maybe Tom Knox needs Frank Keel!?! I just drove down the Boulevard, and saw all these Tom Knox / Jannie Blackwell signs around Cottman Ave. I don't see how Blackwell's endorsement is going to solidify the Knox vote in the Northeast. I don't even know what it does in West Philly, but in the Northeast, I would think she'll hurt more than help.
Posted by: Andy Daven | May 07, 2007 at 03:27 PM
I'm glad the Metro is reporting this, just makes it easier to connect the dots: from Tom Knox to Frank Keel to Jon Dougherty.
Posted by: Nutter Butter | May 07, 2007 at 03:31 PM
Sounds like he's just trying to promote his newly minted alliance with Jannie Blackwell.
Posted by: Tim O'Leary | May 07, 2007 at 03:38 PM