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[nini2287]

I was wondering because Ive noticed a very large Net-Roots movement for Seth Williams.  Know anything about this guy?

Back in 2001, Lynne Abraham announced she'd like Seth Williams (he works in her office) to be her successor in 2005, but she decided to run for another term instead.  Williams has the blogs/Philadelphia Inquirer support, but is way short on cash (I think Abraham has out fundraised him 25 to 1).  I like Abraham, but if I lived in the city I'd consider voting Williams (I'd look into the race a bit more), he seems like a decent guy.

[nini2287]

I was wondering because Ive noticed a very large Net-Roots movement for Seth Williams.  Know anything about this guy?

Yeah, he's the underdog candidate. Lynn Abraham always gets a Primary challenge. She's not all that popular especially amongst the more liberal voters. That's why you will see this grass/netroots support for Williams. In 2001, Abraham won her Primary with 59% of the vote. I expect her to get around 55-56% this time.

That sounds about right.  I'd be very surprised if Williams won.

[nini2287]

Any word on the returns yet.  I found Growing Greener results so far (about 25% of precincts in) and it's passing with by a 2 to 1 margin.  My local results arent out yet

[nini2287]

That's about what I expected.

GG Update

With 48% of precints reporting, 178K Yes-104K No

[nini2287]

In the one for Schwartz' district, LeAnna Washington (D) is cruising to victory as expected.

[nini2287]

77% of precincts reporting (none in my township)

Growing Greener is passing 228000-134000.  It looks like this is sure to pass.

[nini2287]

Also, with about 2/3 of the votes counted, the gun measure is passing with about 80% of the vote.