State Senator Daylin Leach (D. PA-13) is awesome:
http://www.philly.com/...
State Sen. Daylin Leach, a.k.a. “The Kid from Montco,” has a thing for Rocky references.
He’s hosting a big fundraiser Wednesday night for his campaign for the Democratic nomination in the 13th congressional district, and all the contribution levels are named for Rocky opponents. There’s the Apollo Creed Level, at $2,600 a ticket; the Ivan Drago Level, which will cost you $1,000; the Clubber Lang level at $500 a ticket; and then the Tommy Gunn Level, $250.
Leach’s fundraising reception is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Hotel Palomar, 117 S. 17th St. Maybe the event will be funnier than the average political fundraiser – Leach has worked as a stand-up comic.
Rocky, of course, is a fairly common reference point for Philadelphia-area politicians, but the classic celluloid underdog is especially on message for Leach. He is portraying himself as a liberal “fighter,” noting the hard times he faced growing up in Northeast Philadelphia, the part of the district most associated with the working class.
PA 13 figures to be open next year because incumbent U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D) is running for governor and will not seek reelection to the House.
On Monday, a union representing 5,000 nurses in the state endorsed Leach in the race. Patricia Eakin, PASNAP President. “We know that once elected, Daylin will work in Washington to ensure safe hospital staffing levels, and we know he will always stand with us as we fight to organize and provide high quality health care to our patients,” said Patricia Eakin, president of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals. - Philadelphia Inquirer, 6/18/13
By the way, here's the info for tonight's events:
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Check out the invitations below for two terrific fundraisers for the campaign on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Center City. Feel free to come to one or both, and bring as many of your friends as you can invite!
Wednesday, June 19, 2013:
5:00-7:00 PM
The Fundraiser for the kid from MontCo
Raised by Northeast Philly
Fighting to be our Champion in Washington
At The hotel palomar, 117 South 17th Street in Philadelphia
Contribution Levels:
Apollo Creed Level: $2,600 • Ivan Drago Level: $1,000
Clubber Lang Level: $500 • Tommy Gunn Level: $250
Click here to RSVP for the "Champion in Washington" Fundraiser:
https://act.myngp.com/...
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Young Professionals for Daylin for Congress
At City Tap House, 39th & Walnut Streets in Philadelphia
Contribution Levels:
$50 YP • $250 Host • $500 Leader
Click here to RSVP for the "Young Professionals" Fundraiser:
https://act.myngp.com/...
Click here to RSVP for the The Fundraiser for the kid from MontCo
Raised by Northeast Philly
Fighting to be our Champion in Washington event:
https://act.myngp.com/...
Click here to RSVP for the Young Professionals Fundraiser:
https://act.myngp.com/...
And if you can't make the events but would like to donate to Pennsylvania's Liberal Lion, you can do so here:
http://votedaylin.com/