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GreenAnder t1_isxky0v wrote

Here's the problem with the 'big 3' in the City, and I think that people across the political spectrum should be able to agree. Our leaders are ineffective. The problems in the city aren't so much about partisan policies but ineffectual leadership.

Kranser - Unable to effectively communicate to the public. Terrible retail politician, seems to be very bad at the human side of politics. Disorganized DA losing experienced progressive prosecutors.

Kenney - Checked out two years ago, is not interested in being mayor. Blames Harrisburg for everything, ie; saying their gun laws prevent us from enacting straw buyer legislation when the state of PA already has stray buyer legislation.

Outlaw - Better retail politician then Krasner, but PPD is disorganized. Unable to bring rank and file on board with new policies, unable to address leave situation. Recruitment policies are a joke, ie; veterans turned away because they used medical marijuana for pain management at some point.

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_token_black t1_isyfjja wrote

You can add a few to that too:

Krasner - from all accounts is a dick to work both for and with

Kenney - once Trump was gone, seems to be allergic to public statements; pretty sure he gave out more soundbites on the leadup to the election/post election about Trump than he has in the 2 years since

Outlaw - as incompetent as she has been, is also shackled with a strong FOP that makes any reforms near impossible unless the state wants to threaten to break up that union (ha! no shot of this)

And again, the state legislature doesn't do the city any favors either. They're not anywhere near as problematic as the 3 people above + the FOP, but they only get involved in city matters when it benefits them politically.

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