I don’t talk politics often, which surprises many of the people I know. I don’t believe I am going to change anyone’s mind about what they believe, or for whom they will vote. Unfortunately, this is the world we inhabit at the moment. I do believe that I can influence someone’s voting behavior, however. If…
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It May Come Down To Northeast Philadelphia
Obviously, the 2024 Presidential Election is a big deal. The Democratic formula for winning the Electoral Votes in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is this – run up big margins in Allegheny County and Philadelphia County and gather as many votes from Montgomery, Delaware, Berks, Bucks and Chester Counties as possible. Northeast Philadelphia has a sizable…
So, Just How Do People Run For Office?
In my last two posts, I have talked about the petitioning process. I want to take a step back from that and talk about just who runs for office, and why. People run for office for various reasons. Sometimes, they are already active in politics, or they have family connections. Sometimes, they get active through…
Petition Challenges
Now that the deadline for petitions has passed, we can see who is actually running for what. Also, we will see if anyone had problems with their petitions. For example – let’s say you are running for state representative. In order to get on the ballot, you need 300 signatures. It can be a heavy…
Petitions – The Most Painful Part Of Politics
Ever wonder how candidates get on the ballot? They petition – forms from the City of Philadelphia or the Department of State are printed, and signatures are gathered. This is one of the hardest tasks a candidate will undertake on their path to elective office. Candidates and their volunteers are only allowed to gather signatures…