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2011-09-30 -Lurid Crime Tales-

Campaigning Philadelphia judges say Democrats sought $10,000 donations

The city's Democratic Party organization invited 27 Philadelphia judges to a buffet breakfast this week and asked them to pay $10,000 each to assure party support when they face yes-or-no retention votes in November, according to judges who attended.

The figure is double what the party asked from sitting judges two years ago.

And the request was reportedly delivered with a warning from the party treasurer, former State Rep. Frank Oliver, that Democratic ward leaders would "cut" - withhold support from - judges who failed to pay, according to several witnesses.

"It's Godfather II," one judge told The Inquirer, comparing the situation to the heavy-handed political pressure that convinced an Atlanta company to walk away from a multimillion-dollar contract with the Philadelphia School District this year.

Like other judges interviewed Thursday, he asked that his name not be disclosed for fear of offending Democratic Party leaders.

Posted by Fred 2011-09-30 10:33|| || Front Page|| [11134 views ] Top

#1 The figure is double what the party asked from sitting judges two years ago.

Two years ago the dhimocrats were riding high on teh 0ne and hope and change. Now reality has hit and their coffers are empty.

Posted by DarthVader 2011-09-30 11:23|| 2011-09-30 11:23|| Front Page Top

#2 "It's Godfather II," one judge told The Inquirer, comparing the situation to the heavy-handed political pressure that convinced an Atlanta company to walk away from a multimillion-dollar contract with the Philadelphia School District this year.

An unlikely story. Insufficient kickbacks are a more probable cause for the alleged "walk away."

Posted by Besoeker 2011-09-30 11:28|| 2011-09-30 11:28|| Front Page Top

#3 Ahh.... life in the mob.

Posted by newc 2011-09-30 15:07|| 2011-09-30 15:07|| Front Page Top

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