[randita]

The probe has been a "godsend," said Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, the Democratic leader of the 46th Ward in West Philadelphia.

Yes, because if Street is forced to step down, this woman is one of the leading contenders to replace him. Heaven help Philadelphia.

[jmaroneps37]

This could be a "God send" for us more than for them. If street wins BECAUSE he is a crooked black democrat, the whites will still be angry next year. The senate race is more important then the Philly mayorial race.
The nomination of how-odd? dean may depress rank and file rat voting and that might just be enough for Toomey to win. Yes this assumes he will beat sphincter, which he will.