Philadelphia’s Republican candidates talk issues at debate

    The word debate is being tossed around a lot these days, given the upcoming elections. Philadelphia’s council districts are having their own debate, WHYY helped facilitate a debate for council-at-large candidates and Milton Street has dared Mayor Michael Nutter to debate him.

    But until now, we haven’t heard much from the Republicans.

     

    NewsWorks partner Philadelphia Weekly has a recap of last night’s open town hall event for some of the Republican candidates for city office.

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    City Commissioner candidate Al Schmidt was the clear favorite, but PW summed up everyone’s arguments in key points and big issues.

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