I have reason to believe that Andrea Deutsch, a candidate in the 148th District Democratic primary, supports the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism — a standard adopted by 38 states and both recent presidential administrations. I reached out to her for confirmation, but have not received a response.I will update this post if and when she replies. What Is the IHRA … [Read more...] about Does Andrea Deutsch Support the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism?
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The 148th District Primary: A Referendum on Salus’ Leadership and the “Pay-to-Play Culture” Described by The Inquirer
In May 2023, The Philadelphia Inquirer published a detailed report on Montgomery County Democratic politics that described what it called a “pay-to-play culture.” The article examined campaign finance records, interviewed party insiders, and reported on concerns about how donor networks, politically connected law firms, and party leadership intersected in county … [Read more...] about The 148th District Primary: A Referendum on Salus’ Leadership and the “Pay-to-Play Culture” Described by The Inquirer
Do Shapiro, Foster, and Daley Dispute the Inquirer’s “Pay-to-Play” Reporting on Salus?
In May 2023, The Philadelphia Inquirer published a detailed examination of Montgomery County Democratic politics. The article described what it called a “pay-to-play culture” within county politics, citing campaign finance data, interviews, and internal criticism regarding the relationship between donor networks, politically connected law firms, party leadership, and public … [Read more...] about Do Shapiro, Foster, and Daley Dispute the Inquirer’s “Pay-to-Play” Reporting on Salus?
The 148th District Primary: A Referendum on Salus’ Leadership and the “Pay-to-Play Culture” Described by The Inquirer
In May 2023, The Philadelphia Inquirer published a detailed report on Montgomery County Democratic politics that described what it called a “pay-to-play culture.” The article examined campaign finance records, interviewed party insiders, and reported on concerns about how donor networks, politically connected law firms, and party leadership intersected in county … [Read more...] about The 148th District Primary: A Referendum on Salus’ Leadership and the “Pay-to-Play Culture” Described by The Inquirer
From a Last-Minute Endorsement Reversal Reported by the Inquirer — and Questioned by Committee Members — to Today’s PAC Funding Structure
2023 In 2023, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported on internal turmoil within the Montgomery County Democratic Committee surrounding a last-minute endorsement change in the County Commissioner race.A screening panel had initially recommended one candidate. Shortly before the endorsement vote, that recommendation shifted to another candidate.At … [Read more...] about From a Last-Minute Endorsement Reversal Reported by the Inquirer — and Questioned by Committee Members — to Today’s PAC Funding Structure