Posts Tagged ‘ Luke Ravenstahl ’

This screenshot from the Post-Gazette today shows quite the contrast in approaches between two of our elected officials.  I’ll let the headlines speak for themselves.
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If you have been folowing some of the reactions to the snow in Pittsburgh – Luke Ravenstahl’s name is mentioned in response to the snow clean up.  But today there is another question being asked about the mayor – Where’s Luke? It seems to have started with JanePitt around 11:30 this morning… At 12:30 @andybotpgh posted...
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Trash Talk One complaint that we hear from time to time is that poor neighborhoods often get the leftover trashcans from other neighborhoods.  One example taken earlier in the year (Kevin Acklin used this particular example in the second mayoral debate, back in October): a trashcan behind the Homewood-Brushton YMCA labeled “Bloomfield”. Here’s a photo taken...
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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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Matt H has been called quite a few names from many around the burghosphere (including by me!)  Mostly, they centered around his role as the lone apologist for the mayor on the interwebs.  That’s why his endorsement slate is probably going to catch quite a few people by surprise: Mayor, City of Pittsburgh: Kevin Acklin There are going...
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With three days to go, these are the reports that we have been hearing from the mayoral campaigns: Dok Harris: Robocall from Franco Rally in Homewood Trick-or-treating in Squirrel Hill Kevin Acklin: Live calls from candidate and volunteers Carrick Halloween parade Canvassers seen in neighborhoods throughout the city Luke Ravenstahl: Weekend off? What campaign activity are you seeing this weekend?
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I just saw a tweet from Kevin Acklin that I found so hard to believe that I immediately went to the Post-Gazette to verify.  It’s not about corruption in the mayor’s office.*
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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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The short answer to that question is – Nothing.  The PGH Lesbian Correspondent added another post about the yet to be announced Pittsburgh LGBT advisory committee.  She has blogged about this occasionally over the past year so we thought it would be interesting to see just how long this LGBT Advisory Committee has be...
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This Saturday’s Jam on Walnut is turning into a showdown of Pittsburgh politics.  On one side of Walnut St.  Mayor Luke Ravenstahl will be hosting a pre-Jam on Walnut Event at Shady Grove.  On the other side of Walnut Street Mayoral Candidate Dok Harris will be hosting an event at the William Penn Tavern. The...
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Last week over 100 protestors entered city hall to talk to Mayor Luke Ravenstahl.  Mayor Ravenstahl was no in the building but someone from his office chained the doors shut.  See photos and additional coverage on 2 Political Junkies.
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So while the battle for heath care is being waged on a National Level it is interesting that some things have also been brought to light here in Pittsburgh about development and jobs. Here is a quick summary… Last Week It has been an interesting frew weeks in Pittsburgh.  Last week Northside United staged a protest...
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Well it looks like things have been pretty quiet in the Race for PGH. Rumor has it that Dok Harris was out an about at Pridefest and the Artsfestival. Ravenstahl’s campaign managager has tweeted that he is bored and that he is only working 2 days a week. Acklin is hosting a happy hour fundraiser this Thursday...
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The break is over – you have had 2 weeks to rest since the May primary election and it looks like the candidates are starting their engines for the race to the November elections.  Kevin Acklin is holding a campaign kickoff evene t tomorrow at the Pittsburgh center for the arts.  So we thought...
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