Last night Philly GOP ward leaders voted on a major change in the Party by laws. The change as stated “Each city committeeman’s vote will be determined by the Ward’s percentage of the total county Republican registration in the Fall election immediately preceding even numbered years and assigned a weighted vote.”
In essence the more Republicans registered in your ward, the more weight is give to the your committeeman’s vote.
Is this harsh? Perhaps so, however, it does give an powerful incentive to ramp up voter registration. Philadelphia county has approximately 2000 open committee seats and faces a steep democrat voter registration gulf – 6 registered dems to 1 registered Republican citywide. Sitting on our hands and maintaining status quo has dug the party deeper into irrelevancy in Philly.
Yes, this new change on the surface sucks, but it may be the wake up call so needed for Philly GOP to start in a better direction.
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Seven days a week, the recruitment calls go out from a Headhouse Square storefront to registered Republicans in Philadelphia – about 20,000 so far.
Volunteers and staff organizers are seeking voters interested in representing their neighborhoods as Republican committee people, part of an effort funded by the state GOP to energize the city party.
Rob Gleason, chairman of the state Republican Party, has his eyes set on 2015 in Philadelphia.
Gleason sees an opportunity for the GOP here to run strong for the mayor’s office, which would open up that year if Mayor Nutter wins a second term next year. Gleason would also like to have a strong slate of candidates to challenge for seats on City Council.
These are small, but positive steps in rebuilding the GOP in Philly. I have to laugh at Philly motorists who sport a bumper sticker that states “Had Enough – Vote Democrat”. Apparently that only refers to anywhere but Philly!
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It’s been quiet on Midnightblue due to a spontaneous Snowmaggedon vacation. I decided to stay overnight at the Sheraton instead of driving home from center city Philly.
Best decision of the year..so far. There is something to be said about relaxing in an indoor pool while watching the snow fall from the atrium enclosure. The stress just melts away and you find yourself repeating ‘Let it Snow’.
Photos? Of course there are photos. Sorry no pool pics:
I’ve already volunteered to cover the office for ANY weather emergency in the future.
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The Philadelphia Common Pleas Court jury deliberated about three hours after hearing closing arguments this morning from the prosecution and defense attorneys.
A conviction of second-degree murder carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison without chance of parole.
Nam, 32, was extradited in 2008 from South Korea – where he fled in March 1998 after being released on $1 million bail – to face trial in the Aug. 16, 1996 shooting of Anthony Schroeder, 77, during a botched home invasion at Schroeder’s house at Fourth Street and Olney Avenue
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Philadelphia hosted its first Tea Party way back in December 27th, 1773. 236 years later, the organizers of the Independence Hall Tea Party Association hosted a re-enactment of the event. Big Talker 1210 personality Dom Giordano represented Dr. Benjamin Rush, leader of the 1773 Tea Party, as he read the original resolutions adopted by Philadelphia and Boston.
Check out the featured video on your left which captures the re-enactment of the Original Tea Party. I must say, Dom looks good in white stockings.
This is a crucial bit of history that reveals Philadelphian’s once stood for something bigger than themselves – a lesson from the past that we are in dire need of today.
Oh, check out the Fife and Drum Corp in the video below the fold – they were a talented bunch who were greatly appreciated by the assembled crowd.
Over the past weeks, I’ve read fantastic reviews of this book. Check out Bank of Kev and American Thinker’s review of Going Rogue, both are outstanding works in their own right. I’ve borrowed the question set from the Bank of Kev review in order to frame my thoughts on the book.
If this Saturday’s (Nov. 21) senate vote passes, it WILL be impossible to stop a government takeover of health care. If you’re represented by Democratic senators, please tell them to vote NO on the Saturday vote. If the Capitol Hill switchboard number (202-224-3121) is busy, call back!
Fri Nov 20 -Senator Bob Casey – Hands Off My Healthcare Rally. We need to remind Casey that we are watching him. His Pro-Life Legacy is on the line. If he votes in favor of a Senate Bill without a Stupak-type Amendment, he will have lost all credibility as a “Pro-Life” Senator.
Please try to go if you have time.
What: Senator Casey: Hands-off My Health Care Rally
Why: Remind Casey we’re watching him like a hawk.
When: Friday, November 20, 12 noon-2 PM
Where: Senator Casey’s Office
2000 Market St (20th and Market)
Philadelphia, PA
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Today marks one year since I encountered an abandoned dog being fostered at my vet’s office. I had brought Tiny in for her yearly checkup and the vet tech mentioned they had the perfect dog for me. I already have that, I thought at the time. While waiting for Tiny’s blood work, I was introduced to ‘mayo’ – a Pomeranian/American Eskimo mix who was brought to the veterinarian office by a good Samaritan a few weeks prior to my visit. It seems this dog was rescued from a deadly situation of dodging moving cars on a busy highway.
Yep, it was love at first sight. After taking a day to consider this new addition to the family, I picked up ‘Mayo’ after work and brought him home.
Buster and Tiny
First thing he did was to eat all of Tiny’s food, since then there has been nothing but hate from Tiny. Buster acts like a perfect gentleman around Tiny. Over the past year, I’ve discovered my precious Tiny channels an inner Cujo when it comes to Buster. Every now and then there are moments of peace between them, and I get to capture it on film.
If you are considering getting a dog or cat, I strongly urge you to think about adopting – you get more than give when adopting an abandoned animal.
I’m looking forward to sharing many more Adoptaversaries with Buster.
UPDATE: It has come to my attention that the Greenazi’s of this world would rather I’d let Buster be put down than to have adopted him. Troglopundit on RWN has thescoop.
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