Posted on 08/31/2020 12:29:04 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is apologizing after a photo of him dining at a restaurant indoors in Maryland went viral. The photo made its rounds on social media Sunday with heavy criticism directed at Kenney as restaurants and bars in Philadelphia remain closed inside to customers.
“I know some are upset that I dined indoors at a restaurant in Maryland yesterday,” Kenney tweeted Monday. “I felt the risk was low because the county I visited has had fewer than 800 COVID-19 cases, compared to over 33,000 cases in Philadelphia. Restaurant owners are among the hardest hit by the pandemic. I’m sorry if my decision hurt those who’ve worked to keep their businesses going under difficult circumstances. Looking forward to reopening indoor dining soon and visiting my favorite spots.”
On Sunday night, Mayor Kenney’s office defended his decision to eat inside.
A spokesperson for the mayor released a statement to Eyewitness News saying, “The mayor went to Maryland earlier today to patronize a restaurant owned by a friend of his. He looks forward to expanding indoor dining locally next week.”
Our CBS sister station in Baltimore reported earlier this month, restaurants in Maryland can host customers at 25% capacity.
Do as I say, not as I do, the Leftist creed.
The peasants understand, your royal highness
he shoulda joined Cris Christie on the closed beach for a cookout instead
Our bettors are nonetheless too STOOOOOOOPID to realize that everybody walking around out there these days is carrying an HD camera and recording device.
Another thousand votes for the Orange Man!
They are shameless yet enough people are stupid unthinking NPCs that they are able to still show their faces in public.
Wait....I thought the reason for wearing a mask is to KEEP YOU FROM SPREADING IT TO OTHERS, not them spreading it to YOU. He took his Philadelphia germs to other people!!!
Lyin’ sack of garbage....
If I owned a restaurant in Philly and he darkened my door, I’d throw him OUT!!
ROFL
Hypocrites.
I’d like to know where and what restaurant this is. Not to dox but just for native curiosity. I’m assuming Cecil County but could be wrong.
MD ping
Only sorry he got caught.
Only sorry he got caught.
You Got That Right!
I’m curious as well.
Is the canal house in Chesapeake City still open?
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.
So we’re allowed to decide on the risks?
Or just him?
It says an awful lot about your executive skill set when as Mayor you can’t even dine in your own town
Looking forward to reopening indoor dining soon and visiting my favorite spots.”
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This twit mayor should be persona non grata in any restaurant.
Just because he was caught.
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