Can someone give me a basic rundown of our mayoral candidates? Past, policies, agenda, ect.

Submitted by cxjoshuax21x t3_10khcos in philadelphia

I moved to the area 3 years ago and am just not familiar with their pasts, political agendas, ect. I know you cant give me every detail. But I need somewhere to start.

If you feel comfortable, tell me who your voting for and why. If there is someone you think would be a terrible choice, tell me why. I want to hear from the people who live here, not the candidates campaign websites.

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ConfiaEnElProceso t1_j5quf8h wrote

Be aware that this particular subreddit has shown a bit of hive mind regarding Rhynhart. She seems to be campaigning as a good government technocrat based on her previous role as comptroller and outsider status (most everyone else is coming from the cesspool of city council). Today she was endorsed by former mayor John street who used to control s lot of votes in the black community in north Philly. He also has a lot of baggage in regards to corruption.

I do not know who i will be voting for yet.

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Probability-Bot t1_j5rcd6f wrote

> a bit of hive mind regarding Rhynhart.

This please do your research and dont get on the Hive Mind Bandwagon. Im not saying anything is wrong with Rhynhart. If you know how Reddit operates and im not just talking about this particular subject they feast on this to try and get everyone on board on whatever they are trying to sell/convince you of. Theyll repeat it enough convince one or two and theres a domino effect....

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oliver_babish t1_j5quno4 wrote

It is incredibly early right now; no one's going to be voting for at least two months before mail ballots are issued.

Read the Inquirer every day, read Billy Penn, read City and State PA, the Philadelphia Citizen, etc. The information will come to you. There are many talented candidates in the field and only a few (Amen Brown, DeLeon, Bloom) who are truly unworthy of consideration regardless of ideology.

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Acrobatic_Advance_71 t1_j6e2ckx wrote

I agree but for some reason unions are already throwing endorsements out. So it may not be that early.

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ArcOfADream t1_j5rh09w wrote

The deadline to file for eligibility for the primary is March 8th for the "add" phase, and then obviously "drop" phase continues until the primary on May 16.

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Probability-Bot t1_j5rfijz wrote

They are pushing Rhynhart here hoping to cash in on the Reddit Hive Mind. Months before she even announced she was running how they would like her to run and boasting how great she would be. Only if she considered running.....They were already putting the word in for her...Sounds suspect so just be a mindful of this sub!

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