The old poster shown above for the demolition derby at the Allentown Fair recently caught my eye. A week from today at the election booth Allentown will be having its own Demo Derby of sorts. Because no Republican has been elected since Dave Bausch won a council seat in 2003, this coming Tuesday's Democratic primary may well constitute the election.
Unlike the demolition derby, this year's Democratic candidates, at least for mayor, decided on a mutual campaign non-aggression pact. On facebook several candidates were seen having lunch together and exchanging best wishes. I'm not sure that posture benefitted either the candidates or the voters. The informed Allentown firefighter's union has endorsed O'Connell for mayor, with Hendricks, Zucal, Napoli, and Babayan getting the nod for council.
Isnt Tim Ramos running for mayor, Why is he ignored by everyone in allentown? Is it because he is a republican or because he is hispanic?
ReplyDeleteray@7:13, because he is a republican...the last one elected as mayor was bill heydt in 1998.
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