The following candidates were endorsed in the April 2008 primary:
Barack Obama, candidate for the Democratic Presidential nomination http://www.barackobama.com/
From the Obama Blueprint for Change:
The Democratic Party has always made the biggest difference in the lives of the American people when we’ve led not by polls, but by principle; not by calculation, but by conviction; when we summoned the entire nation to a common purpose - a higher purpose. And I run for the presidency because that’s the party America needs us to be right now. I run to offer this country change that we can believe in.
Obama has pledged to curb the power of corporate lobbyists, address the health care crisis and start actually doing something about it, save our planet from the crisis of climate change and end the war in Iraq.
Anne Dicker, for the 1st State Senatorial district
http://annedicker.com/ (see a map of the district here).
As State Senator, Anne Dicker will fight for sensible and enforceable handgun legislation to crack down on straw purchasing and the trade of illegal firearms. Anne will work to provide all of Pennsylvania’s children access to quality health care and the kind of public education that gives our students the knowledge and skills they need for a brighter future.
Anne has worked with a number of community organizations to help increase the minimum wage, prevent the privatization Social Security, promote neighborhood friendly city planning, and elect reform-oriented candidates throughout the Philadelphia region.
Read Anne's PFC questionnaire here.
Vanessa Brown for State Representative in the 190th district
Vanessa is the only Democrat running in her district. Vanessa explained in her speech to PFC that she was inspired to get involved with public life on a trip to Washington, DC to advocate for herself and her family when Congress was considering "Welfare Reform." She has been an activist ever since.>
Vanessa explains, "I am running because I feel that our District deserves a Representative who will engage the residents, businesses and community groups to access the district's needs; we need a Representative who will work to improve the quality of life for members of the district; and a representative who will introduce and support legislation that will empower the 190th District."
Read Vanessa Brown's PFC Questionnaire here.
Byron Davis for State Representative in the 198th district
http://www.davisforstaterep.com/
A resident of Germantown, Byron Davis is an educator, activist, husband and father. Byron believes that a strong community can transform individuals’ lives. When elected, Davis priorities include restoring ethics in government, improving public safety and public schools.
Byron has been a teacher and counselor for thirteen years at a school where he played an integral role in the development of the Middle School and the K-12 diversity program. Byron is active in various civic groups including Wister Neighbors, Penn Knox and the Northwest Philadelphia Business Coalition.
Read Byron Davis' PFC Questionnaire here
Babette Josephs for State Representative in the 182nd district
http://www.babette.org
Babette has served the 182nd district for over three decades and has a consistent progressive record. She has a proud history in the struggle to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, age, income, and disability.
Babette sums up her priorities for her district saying, "Currently, I am fighting to increase state funding for public libraries, Medicaid, and public transportation. I support raising the minimum wage, appropriating state funds for embryonic stem cell research, finding a dedicated funding source for mass transit, and taxing all tobacco products, not just cigarettes."
Read Babette Josephs' PFC Questionnaire.
Tony Payton, Jr. for State Representative in the 179th District
Tony Payton, Jr. was endorsed by Philly for Change in his first election and has been making us proud ever since. Even as a freshman legislator, he is a leader in the State House, and stands up for issues that affect Philadelphians like better schools, health care, and local gun laws.
Before Rep. Payton was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, he worked as a housing counselor at United Communities in South Philadelphia where he educated low-income families on personal finance to help them achieve homeownership. He was a fellow for the Center for Progressive Leadership, and he in 2007 he was elected president of the Pennsylvania Young Democrats.
Read Tony Payton's PFC Questionnaire here.
Tim Kearney for State Representative 172nd district
http://www.kearney2008.com/
Tim Kearney is running against powerful Republican leader John Perzel. This is a critical district in the Northeast and a Democratic win would mean a sea change in the State House for Philadelphia.
Tim Kearney is a native Philadelphian, a lifelong environmentalist, and a progressive activist. Tim lives in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia. He is the father of two children, Hannah and Robin.
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