Jimmie Moore throws in the towel
Former Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge Jimmie Moore announced he's bowing out of the race for U.S. Rep. Bob Brady's 1st Congressional District just roughly a month before the April 24 Democratic primary election.
Jimmie Moore throws in the towel
Jan Ransom
Former Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge Jimmie Moore announced he’s bowing out of the race for U.S. Rep. Bob Brady’s 1st Congressional District just roughly a month before the April 24 Democratic primary election.
"Today, I, Judge Jimmie Moore, after giving full consideration in an effort to unify the Philadelphia Democratic Party, have decided to withdraw my candidacy for the United States House of Representatives for the First Congressional District, Pennsylvania," he said in a statement.
“Judge Moore has made a selfless decision to withdraw his candidacy in the best interest of the unity of the Democratic Party in Philadelphia,” Brady said in a statement. “Judge Moore has been a tireless jurist on the Municipal Court and I commend his efforts with the Second Chance community. He is a loyal Democrat and a c ommunity advocate. I look forward to working with him to improve the quality of life for citizens of the First Congressional District and the Greater Philadelphia area.”
Brady says he will continue to support and work with Moore on major issues.
“I will support Judge Moore in the future and he and I will work together on the important issues of creating jobs, reducing hunger, tackling crime and ensuring that the Federal government works effectively and efficiently,” Brady said. “And, he and I will work together in the best interest of the Democratic Party."
Watch Judge Moore take a seat in a higher court in the near future!!!— Dadair1- A letter I sent to the Moore campaign earlier this week and their response. Guess why, after going through the painstaking efforts of getting thousands of signatures and surviving the challenge period, did Moore drop out with less than 2 months to go before the election? Inquiring minds want to know!
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An open letter I just sent to Judge Jimmie Moore, who is Congressman Bob Brady's Democratic opponent. You can see Moore's frustration with Brady on Moore's Website, which I've linked.
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Dear Judge Moore,
My name is John Featherman. I am the endorsed Republican candidate on the ballot seeking the 1st Congressional seat.
You have posted on your Website that Congressman Bob Brady has refused to accept your offer for a Democratic primary debate. Quite frankly, I seriously doubt that Congressman Brady will debate you.
I do have a proposal, though. You and I can debate each other. We will invite Brady. If he chooses to participate, great. If he turns it down, that's fine, too. In that case, we can have three seats -- the empty one can be filled with a mannequin of Brady or just a photo of him. It will be his loss. By agreeing to debate me, you will have a forum that the media will likely attend. You and I will also have fun at Brady's expense.
Are you game?
Feel free to contact me on Facebook, through email at john@featherman.com or via cell at 215-280-7455.
Best,
John Featherman
Republican Candidate for the 1st Congressional District
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Dear Mr. Featherman, many thanks for contacting Judge Moore. Would it be possible to reach back out to you in the next day or so to discuss further?
Thanks -
Carolyn C. Cavaness
Campaign Manager
Jimmie Moore for Congress
--------------------------------------------------— featherman - Congrats to the DON brady u are a magician good luck go to vegas— the commodore
- Umm, February 29 to April 24 is "roughly a month"? Have the budget cuts at PNI precluded the purchase of calendars and computers that have calendar functionality?— thomast
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