So in news of other races, physical copies of the official DCC sponsored voting guide in the 190th have apparently recently surfaced. Surprisingly (or perhaps not) Vanessa Brown, the one Democratic candidate actually on the ballot, is not on it. Instead it urges voters to write-in Tommy Blackwell's name.

In an election where voter turnout will be increased dramatically, Tommy's chances of success are slim but VANESSA BROWN STILL NEEDS YOUR HELP, on election day making sure no funny business goes down, reaching out to voters before e-day and to be blunt retiring some of those legal bills.

Please, if you feel strongly about Vanessa’s candidacy:

CALLING ALL PROGRESSIVES! While you were visiting and revisiting YouTube for one of the great speeches of modern American politics, you may have missed the big news in local elections.

West Philly Machine State Rep Tommy Blackwell (Jannie’s stepson) got knocked off the ballot. What does that mean?

That means the amazing, super-positive, and super-inspiring community activist Vanessa Brown—for whom great speeches with touching personal stories are par for the course—can become our next great progressive representative in Harrisburg.

Who is Vanessa?

Meet Vanessa Brown, her Team and Friends

Democratic Candidate for State Representative 190th District

On Monday, March 17, 2008

6:00 -10:00 PM

At

Abbraccio Restaurant
820 South 47th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143

www.abbracciorestaurant.com

The cuisine is Italian and cash bar. The love of our neighborhood is genuine.

The best review we can get is a smile or hug from you.

We invite you to enjoy yourself in a relaxed atmosphere, and come again when you can!

entertainment by the R.L. Experience – a HOT Female Jazz Band

Celebrate Pisces Team Members Birthdays

Clifton, Joyce, Eva, Kirby, Earlene

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

Donation $25.00

Host Committee: $250, $100, $50

RSVP to 215-878-1045 OR win@vanessabrown2008.com

Checks Payable to: Friends to Elect Vanessa Brown

942 North Fallon St., Philadelphia PA 19131

Vanessa Brown may soon join Tony Payton as the second currently enrolled CCP student to serve in the PA House of Representatives.

Vanessa was a student in my Community Involvement class; it soon became apparent that she could be teaching the class. She is certainly one of the most talented students I have been privileged to teach.

Vanessa has a very impressive record as a community activist. You can learn more about Vanessa at Vanessabrown2008.com

Philadephia Now has endorsed her candidacy for State Representative in the 190th district and we are holding a fundraiser for her this week-end. I hope some of you will be able to join us:

When: February 24 from 2:00-4:00

Where: 706 Lombard Street. South side of Lombard, near corner of 7th and Lombard.
Take Market-Frankford El to 8th and walk south to Lombard. Some meter
parking and two pay parking lots nearby.

Refreshments will include famous whole grain home-baked breads and chocolate