The Guy Who Edits This Magazine Might Be Running for Congress
It’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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It’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.
Off the Sidelines [Heard in the Hall]
Top Stories [Politics PA]
