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The rare political post:

Philadelphia: Why don't you want a revolution?

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Part of the problem is how "blue" this city is. John Kerry got 80 percent of the vote here. People may be sick of the local Democrats, their childish factions, Swiss-cheese ethics and parochial outlook. But most city voters would rather poke hot needles in their eyes than pull a lever for anyone in the same party as George W. Bush.

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Hope is stirring, Philadelphians. Grab your pitchfork.

--Chris Satullo, Philadelphia Inquirer's Editorial Page Editor, 2005/05/15

We're a long way from anything substantive happening, but if he's optimistic, I can be too. One day, our city will stop getting bogged down in risk-free reward-free management and delusions of inferiority. Soon, if we're lucky.

(Election day in PA tomorrow. Are you voting?)

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I would if there was anything I knew/cared about to vote on around here, but... I am failing to find enough info on candidates for positions that probably won't affect me not to just vote party-line, and I always feel dirty just voting party-line.

so maybe?

Well, it's the primary, so it's a matter of picking within the party. And if you meant voting incumbent-line, then yes, it's dirty!

In off-years like this, generally a big part of why I go is to make a point of not voting for judges, because I think the judicial election system here is horribly corrupt. But there are at least a couple of contested primaries in Philly; maybe you have some out there too.

The city could have mailed me something. I mean, I did register here, so why didn't I receive mail notice?

When did you register? If it was within the past month, it might not have been processed yet. If it was awhile ago, then there was nothing you were supposed to get. They don't send mail for every election; just your registration card when you first register.

If there's a problem, you should write or call the city using the contact information here (right-hand column, I think). And, like I told you back in November, you should go and vote anyway, bringing the best ID you have that shows your current address, even if it's just a utility bill. By law, they must let you vote, even if it's just on a provisional ballot. If you don't know where to vote, contact the same people to find out (though it might be the left-hand column this time; not sure).

party-line = incumbent-line, yes.

And, the only interestingly contested one here is judges. So far all the info I can get from my supposedly politically active bro James is that I should vote for the new guy because the other guy won't be able to do the whole term and thus we'll get some appointee in a couple of years. Although a valid point, it's not really enough to recommend someone.

Also, since I'm probably moving out of district in a few months, feels weird to vote here.

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