Paper for pols proclaims Fumo will return a "folk hero"
The incomparable Philadelphia Public Record had an intriguing take on the light 55-month sentence former State Sen. Vince Fumo received last week. The surprisingly short prison term was, according to the Record, a big win for South Philadelphia bookies, who were taking 6-5 odds on the sentence.
Paper for pols proclaims Fumo will return a "folk hero"
Patrick Kerkstra
The incomparable Philadelphia Public Record had an intriguing take on the light 55-month sentence former State Sen. Vince Fumo received last week. The surprisingly short prison term was, according to the Record, a big win for South Philadelphia bookies, who were taking 6-5 odds on the sentence.
"The bookies are indebted to Vince," the paper claimed.
Published and edited by former City Councilman Jim Tayoun - who himself served time on corruption and tax-evasion charges - the Public Record purports to wield influence and power "with an impact not felt from any other publication since Tom Paine's 'Common Sense.' " Reading the Record's observations on Fumo's post-prison future, it is hard not to wonder whether, perhaps, Tayoun's own experiences influenced the paper's opinion.
"Though Fumo will spend a total of 55 months in prison, there is no doubt he will return to Philadelphia a folk hero, much like some of the other political leaders in the past who served their time but came back with their constituencies relatively well intact," the Record wrote.
"In fact, if it were not for a Pennsylvania law prohibiting felons from holding office, many of them would have easily been reelected to the offices they have held.
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its worth reminding folks that Fumo beat Tayoun's son for election five years ago...— rabbit23
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