I had a request to produce a map that’s similar to the last post, but to look at how Ravenstahl’s vote % changed from the primary election to the general election.
This first map (a reproduction from the last post) shows how Ravenstahl performed in this election versus how he performed in the 2007 general...
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There’s been a little back and forth over whether the mayoral results show that Ravenstahl has weakened. The argument that Luke 55% showing was something to be embarrassed by was made in the MSM by Jon Delano and Rich Lord. Ravenstahl supporters point to Luke winning every city ward, as evidence of broad-based support.
Potter says that it...
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“After three years as mayor, he has yet to articulate a vision for the future.”
“He does not have a reputation for working with the state legislative delegation.”
“He needs to put some distance between himself and the party machine, to generate independent thinking for Pittsburgh’s growth and progress.”
“ethical lapses after taking office upon the death...
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We have been trying to keep tabs on the Race for PGH 2009 here and noticed that there are some interesting posts from not the usual political bloggers about the upcoming mayoral race. Here are a few of the new blogs who are stepping into the Pittsburgh political blogosphere…
Politics and Place - A Rare Foray...
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With the City Council District 2 Special Election just days away its time for another Progress Pittbsurgh poll.
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The emails have been flying this morning about the new blog on the scene – http://draftchelsa2009.blogspot.com. Maybe this anonymous blogger was inspired by our post last week about the mayor’s race. With just about 11 months to go until the 2009 primary election – many Pittsburgher’s are wondering if someone will challenge Luke Ravenstahl...
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In less that a year Pittsburgh will have the opportunity to vote for a new mayor. I have been thinking about the mayors race since I read Brian O’Neill’s article “Mayor’s Race, 2009: What’s the Obama Effect.“ In this article O’Neill compares the results of the 2007 mayors race with the results of the...
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But I have come across 2 different blog post of non-political bloggers that both noticed that there was a reference to Ravenstahl on Monday night foot ball. One author posted about this on LiveJournal’s Steelers Fan’s page.
The other author mentioned this on a blog about Sportscasting – The Sportscasters Talent Agency of America...
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Thanks to everyone who voted in the last poll. As of today – 80% of Progress Pittsburgh readers are voting for Mark DeSantis on Tuesday. 14% of readers are voting for Ravenstal, 6% for Tony Olivia and 1% for Ryan Scott.
We are fairly certain that this poll was not hacked by either campaign.
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I thought it might be interesting to compile a list of Blog endorsements in the mayor’s race. Know of others ? Leave a comment and we can update the list.
The Burgh Boy
changes his endorsement from DeSantis to Ravenstahl, suggests Mikey Mouse for County Executive
Pittsburgh Pist-Gazette
Endorses Mark DeSantis for Mayor
2 Political Junkies
Maria is voting...
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There are quite a few polls floating around the internet for the mayor’s race. The Pist-Gazette has done some man on the street polling in Brookline and East Liberty. KDKA has had a poll on their website for the mayoral election which has been hacked by some city employees.
We thought it would...
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Election Day is less than a month away – political clubs and blogs have started to list their endorsements for the November 2007 election. Here is the Gertrude Stein Political Club Endorsement Slate…
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