Archive for April, 2009

All 3 Candidates are scheduled to appear in both of these debates. KDKA –  Saturday, May 2, 7 to 8 PM PCNC -  Monday, May 4, 7 to 8 PM
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Image by Andy.Schultz via Flickr Mayoral Candidates Forum Hosted by: PUMP, Urban League Young Professionals of Pittsburgh (ULYP-Pittsburgh), Leadership Pittsburgh Inc., Young Republicans of Allegheny County, Carnegie Mellon’s Student Governmen Association and Pittsburgh City Paper  Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 6:30 – 8:00pm Carnegie Mellon University - McConomy Auditorium located in the University Center.   FREE parking is available after 5:00pm in the East Campus Garage CLICK HERE to view the Campus Map  RSVP HERE...
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We have been working on a big chart of the candidates and their endorsements.  This is still a work in progress.  If you know of another organization that endorses candidates please let us know by leaving a comment below.  If you are a blogger that has interviewed candidates – please leave the link below....
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Image by mknobil via Flickr Well it is a busy day in Pittsburgh politics.  Here is a press release from the Dowd Campaign… +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dowd calls for sweeping reform: ‘cut waste to fund cops, youth programs, and jobs.’ Touts record on School Board increasing accountability and raising test scores. Councilman Patrick Dowd today addressed his record as a reformer,...
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In an email today and on his blog at BillPeduto.com – City Councilman Bill Peduto is encouraging Pittsburghers to call/email their city council members to support his reform package.  This package will end “pay-to-play” politics in our city through several different reforms to our current system.  If passed on Wednesday, this package will: Cap contributions by...
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The annual conference for lefty political bloggers – Netroots Nation – will be held in Pittsburgh in August 2009. If you are in Pittsburgh and want to learn more about getting involved – please join the PghRoots Google Group to connect to others and share info about the conference. Subscribe to pghroots Email: Visit this group
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Looks like there is another public forum that all 3 candidates are planning on attending the African American Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum Thursday, April 23, 2009 4:30P.M. – 7:00P.M. Rivers Club One Oxford Centre Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Join us and hear candidates running for Mayor and City Council District 6, and District 8 respond to questions that can impact your...
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I have the theme song – where in the world is Carmen Sandiego – but more like Where in Pittsburgh is Luke Ravenstahl – but The Radical Middle has used the Where Waldo reference – that works too.  Looks like Mayor Ravenstahl has made some time in his schedule for a 3rd debate – he...
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Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. From The ADB – Luke Ravenstahl Commercials During the Pens Game? – Did anyone else catch that Luke Ravenstahl campaign ad that ran during the first period of the Penguins game on FSN? I don't watch a lot of local TV, so...
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Over at p2pac, the Progress Pittsburgh Political Action Committee has announced their endorsement of four candidates for the 2009 Primary cycle. From their announcement: P2PAC develops, supports, and helps to elect candidates who demonstrate vision, progressive values, and electability…  These endorsements represent four races where a group of dedicated citizens can make a MAJOR impact on the...
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P2pac invites you to a happy annoucement at a happy hour event. The PAC will annouce its first group of endorsed candidates at a happy hour next Tuesday, April 21st, at 900 Cafe and Lounge on the Northside. More information is available on the P2pac website. See you there! RSVP on Facebook! Can’t attend on Tuesday...
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Image via Wikipedia Here is the text of Patrick Dowd’s speech to the University of Pittsburgh Law School students this morning. ——————————————— Excellence in Government April 16, 2009 I recently knocked on the door of a city resident who said to me “Pittsburgh demands excellence from our sports leaders, we should demand the same of our elected city...
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Image by PMAHCC via Flickr Much of the blog conversation this week has been about the mayorial debates (or lack of mayoral debates).  I feel very strongly that this country is in a much better place today than it was a year ago because Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton continued their primary campaigns much longer...
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Although it is not stated anywhere for the public to see, the purpose of the Allegheny County Democratic Committee is to endorse Democratic candidates for political office and follow up those endorsements with support. ACDC has long required its members to support the endorsed candidate and, on occasion, has forcibly removed people from office...
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P2pac invites you to its monthly happy hour (always the third Tuesday) at 900 Cafe & Lounge in the Northside. The evening will include P2tini’s, good conversation, and the annoucement of who the P2pac has chosen to endorse for the May 19th primary election. Come and bring your friends for some politics and cocktails...
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