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May 7, 2010

Our Endorsements: Hoeffel, Kearney, Ingargiola, Josephs

Four Candidates Who Will Make A Difference

Neighborhood Networks has endorsed four candidates in this election cycle, Joe Hoeffel for Governor and three candidates for State House: Tim Kearney, Anthony Ingargiola, and Babette Josephs. We do not endorse in every race; we look for truly outstanding candidates in the field, those whose past record requires recognition, and those newcomers who promise to actively support a major turn toward progressive policies. As a member focused organization, we also focus on campaigns in which our members are strong advocates for candidates that we consider for endorsement.

The candidates we’re supporting in this cycle meet these standards well. For more on why, keep reading. . .

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Joe Hoeffel, now more than ever

We’ve written extensively about Joe Hoeffel previously and you can find more about him further down this web page. It’s sufficient to say at this time that Joe has not disappointed in how he’s run his campaign. He has maintained now, as always, his consistent stand on behalf of women, lesbian, gay and transgendered people, the environment, and economic justice. He doesn’t stray from those positions, nor should we in our support. It is particularly important that Philadelphians turn out in large numbers for Joe because this part of the state is his base. Joe’s website is here. To volunteer, call Amirah Naim at 267.752.2778.

Tim Kearney is our progressive standard bearer in the Northeast

Tim Kearney (172nd Legislative District) has spent his entire adult life fighting for justice, first working for a series of justice advocacy organizations, among them the Action Alliance of Senior Citizens, the Fair Housing Action Center of the Tenants Action Group, and the Environmental Information Center. He then held key positions on the staffs of three progressive members of Philadelphia City Council: David Cohen, Angel Ortiz and Al Stewart. This is his fourth campaign dedicated to ousting former Speaker of the House John Perzel, in a district that’s very challenging for a progressive Democrat to win. Nevertheless Tim campaigns on a platform that includes complete support for women and gay people, single payer health insurance, strict regulation of credit card companies, and adoption of a progressive income tax. You can check out Tim’s website here. To volunteer, call Ty Williams at 215-543-5036.

Anthony Ingargiola shares NN values

Anthony Ingargiola (195th Legislative District), a cofounder of Neighborhood Network’s Fifteenth Ward chapter, is an outspoken progressive. His platform is notable for its call for a robust response to unemployment in the state through direct state investment in public works programs, and for attacking unequal opportunity in the District. Anthony’s advocacy work began in college where he was a leader in student government and student led organizations like Nevadans for Choice and Veterans Against the Gulf War (First Gulf War), and worked on MTV's "Rock The Vote", voter rights campaign during the 1992 Presidential Primary in New Hampshire. Since then Anthony has maintained a constant involvement in civic affairs, consulting for elected officials, labor organizations and public interest groups including the Fraternal Order of Transit Police and most recently the successful November, 2009 election of Democratic District Attorney, Seth Williams. You can find Anthony’s website here. To volunteer, call (215) 909-7384.

Babette Josephs has been with us for the long haul

Babette Josephs (182nd Legislative District), an outspoken civil libertarian during her many terms in the House, authored the law that guarantees confidentiality of HIV records. She chairs the State Government Committee and in that position is our bedrock protection against any effort to enact a Pennsylvania copycat version of Arizona’s fascistic “Show me Your Papers” law. In a difficult environment that has Democrats holding a narrow House majority, Babette continues her efforts to secure adequate and permanent funding for public transit, improve access to health care for low income working adults, increase the minimum wage and to end discrimination against gay, lesbian and transgendered individuals in health care, housing and employment. You can check out Babette's record of accomplishment on her website here. To volunteer, David Zaga at (617) 216-115.