There are four Democrats running in the 148th District primary. Three are running independent campaigns. The fourth appears to have been absorbed into Montgomery County’s Democratic institutional network — the same interconnected system of PACs, law firms, party officials, consultants, and political donors that has shaped county politics for years. Campaign finance reports … [Read more...] about The Montco Democratic Power/Money Club Is Welcoming Megan Griffin-Shelley Into Their Web
Does Andrea Deutsch Support the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism?
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?
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
What Does My Fountain Pen Have In Common With The Former Lord & Taylor In Bala Cynwyd?
Both come out of the work of Raymond Loewy and his design firm. https://youtu.be/MfAUOaQ8zCQ?si=d_CQyvuBN5oswFKE Raymond Loewy (1893–1986) helped define what modern America looked like in the mid-20th century. Through his design firm, he worked across an unusually wide range of industries—transportation, consumer products, branding, and architecture—often simultaneously. No … [Read more...] about What Does My Fountain Pen Have In Common With The Former Lord & Taylor In Bala Cynwyd?
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?