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observations on the mayoral debates

First of all, I firmly believe that all 5 candidates should be forced to rule Philadelphia as an oligarchy.

Secondly, yesterday in the Metro I read the results of a study that found no correlation between IQ and income. Tom Knox proves that. Millionaire or not, over the last couple nights of debate he’s colored himself as the stupidest candidate.

Moving On

I remember why I and a few dozen other people voted for Dwight Evans in 2000. I like him. He’s probably a lot of people’s second choice. If we had a ranking voting system in place for the first round of a crowded election (like we should) Evans might actually win. But we don’t and he won’t. That’s a shame. For the record, here’s my ranking: Nutter, Evans, Brady, Fattah, Knox. If we really voted with a weighted system, I’d put Evans first and think harder in the runoff if he made it to the next round with Nutter.

In order of sheer, unapologetic arrogance, the candidates rank as follows: Fattah, Knox, Nutter, Evans, Brady.

Another thing. I don’t hate Chris Matthews. I never have. Sue me.

Fireworks

Fattah’s comment to Nutter’s level of blackness last night was as desperate as Bob Brady’s hope to be Philly’s next mayor. Still though, it was interesting to see Brady attack Knox to Fattah’s advantage, while Fattah attacked Nutter to his own. While I enjoyed watching Knox piss himself, while he shouted physical threats at Brady I’d hate to see Fattah win this. I like him less and less as this campaign wears on.

Predictions

If history means anything, the stupid, rich, white guy will win. Sorry to the smart, black public servant, but I’m pessimistic. Then again, you never know, this is Philadelphia. Where’s Marty Weinberg these days?