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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Dowd Statement on this Morning’s Water Main Break in Northside.
May 14, 2009 – PITTSBURGH - In response to this morning’s water main break on Chateau Street and the similar incident earlier this week on Liberty Avenue, PWSA Board Member and Mayoral Candidate Patrick Dowd issued the following statement:
”This morning’s...
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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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Well it is a busy day in Pittsburgh politics. Here is a press release from the Dowd Campaign…
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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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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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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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An interesting email from the Ravenstahl Campaing today (entire email is posted below):
BOB CASEY AND LUKE
Mark your calendars! Mayor Luke Ravenstahl is hosting a Happy 49th Birthday Party for Senator Bob Casey from 5:30 – 7:30 on April 15th at Finnigan’s Wake at 20 East General Robinson Street on Pittsburgh’s North Side. The suggested...
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Democratic Mayoral Candidate and City Council Member Patrick Dowd Puts a Price Tag on Ravenstahl Administration’s Wasteful Government Spending
Following up on last week’s “Wake Up Call” to voters, Democratic Mayoral candidate Patrick Dowd will put a preliminary price tag on the administration’s waste and mismanagement. ”This is only the tip...
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Here is the press release that was sent out from the Dowd Campaign today.
Dowd Slams Ravenstahl’s Half-hearted Campaign Finance Legislation: ‘Luke’s Half a Million Dollar Veto Says it All; Outlines reform agenda.
March 25, 2009 – In response to yesterday’s post agenda on Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s campaign finance bill, Democratic Mayoral candidate Patrick Dowd called the Ravenstahl bill “a hollow...
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Meet Pittsburgh Councilman and Candidate for Mayor Patrick Dowd as well as other volunteers and campaign staff
What: Informational Meeting
Host: Patrick Dowd for Mayor of Pittsburgh!
Start Time: Thursday, March 12 at 7:00pm
End Time: Thursday, March 12 at 9:00p
Where: Shadow Lounge
RSVP on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=60427106229
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Patrick Dowd’s press conference to formally announce his candidacy for mayor of the city of Pittsburgh, 2/19/2009.
Part 1
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If you are a Facebook user, you know that it was hard to avoid Obamamania on Facebook in the past year. And you certainly can’t avoid Steelers super bowl fever on Facebook – there are hundreds of Steelers fan groups on Facebook.
Can Facebook play a roll in the Primary elections here in...
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Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed.
THE HUDDLER: BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING – A new blog is on the scene in Pittsburgh politics. Who is The huddler?
Patrick Dowd for Mayor of Pittsburgh now has a Facebook Group – 81 members as of Jan 20, 2009.
EOP – Blog...
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Image via WikipediaIt was looking like a quiet, post holiday January evening. But surprise surprise – some interesting information about the mayoral race – will Patrick Dowd challenge Luke Raventahl in the may primary election?
A story by Rich Lord showed up on Post-Gazette.com at 5:47 pm this afternoon and Matt. H reports that KDKA...
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