Philadelphia’s likely next mayor could offer model for how Democrats talk about crime
1 year, 7 months ago

Philadelphia’s likely next mayor could offer model for how Democrats talk about crime

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — The Democrat who will almost certainly become Philadelphia’s next mayor wants to hire hundreds of additional police officers to walk their beats and get to know residents. New York elected Mayor Eric Adams, a former police captain who vowed to invest more in public safety, and San Francisco voters recalled a progressive prosecutor amid frustration about public safety. “But a proactive law enforcement presence is a key part of that plan, and I am unapologetic about it.” Tuesday’s result suggests the salience of police reform may be subsiding from the days when people were protesting in overwhelming numbers, said Michael Sances, a political science professor at Temple University. Biden was expected to veto this week’s vote, which would mean upholding the D.C. law, saying that while he doesn’t back all provisions in the D.C. law he does support “commonsense police reforms” that are part of it, such as banning chokeholds, limiting the use of deadly force and improving access to body cameras and requiring additional training.

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How Democrats can win by confronting crime
1 year, 1 month ago

How Democrats can win by confronting crime

Raw Story  

Cherelle Parker became the first woman elected mayor of Philadelphia this week, in part because of her tough-on-crime positions. But she did not take cues from the loudest voices calling to defund the police, instead talking to and listening to people in communities across the city and taking action.” There’s an old saying that, “A conservative is a liberal who’s …

Philadelphia's likely next mayor could offer model for how Democrats talk about crime
1 year, 7 months ago

Philadelphia's likely next mayor could offer model for how Democrats talk about crime

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Democrat who will almost certainly become Philadelphia's …

Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary pits moderates against progressives
1 year, 7 months ago

Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary pits moderates against progressives

Associated Press  

A Democratic primary that will likely determine who becomes Philadelphia’s next mayor could boost a progressive cause struggling to make a comeback after national setbacks, but with no clear front-runner it’s just as likely to fortify the city’s existing Democratic machine. Not one of the five top candidates has emerged as a clear favorite in Tuesday’s primary, a digression from …

Philadelphia mayoral race homes in on crime policies
1 year, 7 months ago

Philadelphia mayoral race homes in on crime policies

Associated Press  

In Philadelphia’s first mayoral race since crime spiked during the coronavirus pandemic, the crowded Democratic field is trying to make public safety a campaign cornerstone, advocating approaches that range from mental health interventions and cleaner streets to echoes of “tough-on-crime” Republican rhetoric. “Of course, we need compassion, but we also need consequences.” Helen Gym, who has been endorsed by progressive …

New Poll Shows How Gun Violence Helped Democrats Fend Off GOP Crime Attacks
2 years ago

New Poll Shows How Gun Violence Helped Democrats Fend Off GOP Crime Attacks

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A post-election survey from a leading gun violence prevention group suggests that a Democratic focus on gun safety can rebut aggressive GOP messaging on crime, and cites gun control as a potentially winning issue for President Joe Biden if he runs for reelection in 2024. That’s what is going to be most salient at the ballot box.” …

Philadelphia’s homicide surge is a warning sign for Democrats
2 years, 11 months ago

Philadelphia’s homicide surge is a warning sign for Democrats

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Charlie Dent is a former Republican congressman from Pennsylvania who served as chair of the House Ethics Committee from 2015 until 2017 and chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies from 2015 until 2018. Instead, liberal Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner responded in December, saying while gun violence had risen, other …

Biden to talk crime with city, police leaders nationwide
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden to talk crime with city, police leaders nationwide

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host New York City’s Democratic mayoral candidate and other city and law enforcement leaders from around the country to talk about reducing crime. Eric Adams, Brooklyn borough president and the likely next mayor of New York, plus Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser and San Jose, California, Mayor Sam Liccardo are expected to attend the …

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