The other day, Holly Otterbein stated that Delaware County Democrats had neglected to endorse an applicant when it comes to PA fifth home District Race, split between applicants Mary Gay Scanlon and Ashley Lunkenheimer. Seat associated with celebration David Landau indicated frustration that the Delco Democrats did not endorse some body for the chair, and contains formerly expressed a misgivings concerning the leading prospect Richard Lazer, winning the battle, stating that he hoped the district might be represented by some body from Delaware County (the 5th region, when it comes to part that is most, is made up of about 80% Delco. residents.) And that is the major publicized split over PA-5—should a Philadelphian represent the fifth district?
On top, Lunkenheimer, Scanlon, and Lazer have actually comparable sounding that is progressive. Mary Gay Scanlon also states it front—her landing page checks out “Tough. Smart. Modern.” A closer glance at the records and systems of Scanlon, her spouse, and their boss, law practice Ballard Spahr, show questionable modern credentials
Scanlon and previous Gov. Ed Rendell, whom endorsed her campaign and additionally works well with Ballard Spahr. (Emma Le/WHYY)
In accordance with Mary Gay Scanlon’s biography that is professional is the seat regarding the pro bono group at Ballard Spahr, an enormous nationwide attorney located in Philadelphia. She’s additionally “a member associated with Association of professional Bono Counsel, and serves as Co-Chair regarding the Philadelphia Bar Association’s law practice professional Bono Committee as well as on the board of Philadelphia VIP”, a nearby pro bono appropriate help team.
Her campaign web site touts her experience as a fighter that is progressive she seals her modern cred with an array of strictly modern policy jobs. Continue reading
