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Breaking: Platt Comes to His Senses; Washington Relieved

Larry PlattWe’ve been on this story since Day One, and our relentless diligence has paid off: We can let you know exclusively that Philadelphia magazine editor Larry Platt is not running for Congress next year.

“After being a prospective candidate for two days at the Pennsylvania Society last weekend,” Platt tells the Daily Examiner, “I was so sick of my own voice, so tired of hearing me talk about me, that I realized this life change wasn’t for me.

“When you’re a journalist, I realized, you’re interested in hearing and conveying other peoples’ stories. When you’re obsessed with your own story, you create your own little echo chamber inside your head. It’s not fun.”

Welcome back, Larry. It’s like you never left. — Tim Haas

 

Posted by Tim Haas on 12/14/07 in Bald Men Possibly Running for Congress | No Comments »

The Guy Who Edits This Magazine Might Be Running for Congress

1192651402It’s true. Larry Platt, editor of Philadelphia magazine, is quietly contemplating ditching the gig to go up against cringe-worthy U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach in Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District in 2008.

Platt was approached about running by U.S. Rep. Bob Brady three weeks ago at “some event” and is currently in the process of consulting with his homeboys (or “practicing due diligence”) about what the next move is. Platt broke the news to the staff at an afternoon meeting, which was met with heartfelt cheering, deafening applause and two pairs of tossed panties.

He has not set a timetable for his decision, but did say he is to meet officially with DCCC, the Democratic Party’s national congressional committee, in Washington next Monday to make wonky-talk. (Yes, that’s our big scoop. Take that, Tom Fitzgerald and PoliticsPA.)

Anyway, congrats to Mr. Platt on this possibly life-changing news. We wish him well in his future endeavors.

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Posted by A.J. Daulerio on 10/17/07 in Inside Baseball, Philadelphia Magazine, Bald Men Possibly Running for Congress, Larry Platt | No Comments »
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