FOP Demonstrates Political Prowess With Tom Wolf Gala

September 11, 2014 | Filed under: Featured News,Politics,Subject Categories | Posted by:

 

BY MARIA MERLINO/ The crowd at the FOP’s Michael G. Lutz Room was buzzing with excitement. Butlered hors d’oeuvres, a carving station, martini glasses of hot potatoes and toppings, and a sweet station and bar kept the crowd happy as they waited for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf. The conversations were upbeat and “labor-intensive”.

 

The enthusiastic reception Wolf received when Wolf entered the event caused Danny Bauder from the AFL-CIO to comment, “Labor is 100% behind, united for Tom Wolf. He has the endoresement of the AFL-CIO. Tom is all for working families without a doubt.”

 

FOP President John McNesby worked the room, talking up Wolf.

 

“Tom is a true gentleman,” he said. “When he talked to us, he was sincere and honest. He will do good things for  the police and Philadelphia. He’s the man we’ve been looking for to lead Pennsylvania for the next four years.”

 

American Federation of Teachers leader Ted Kirsch, who often wears his ABC button (Anybody But Corbin), feels Wolf is genuine. “He’s real. The first time I met him, I was impressed,” he stated. “What you see in his commercials is a sensitive guy, but that is not just for the commercial. Through the years I’ve seen many candidates; many of them you can see through. He will be good for kids. He will be good for teachers.”

 

Joe Schulle, president of Firefighters Local 22, is open to ideas that will help his members keep public safety out front. “It seems unions are being chipped away,” Schulle worried. “We will not support any anti-union behavior. We believe neither will Tom.”

 

State Rep candidate Mike Driscoll is looking forward to working with Wolf as the next Governor. “My goals are his goals: public-education and senior-safety issues,” he said.

 

When he addresssed the crowd, Tom Wolf was advocating for a better Pennsylvania and a better Philadelphia. “I’ve lived in York, Pa. my whole life, in my family home. But five years ago, we rented a condo in the city. It’s nice to live here,” he told the local crowd. “The FOP makes me feel safe.I want to make Pennsylvania a better place. With two months to go, we will continue to work with Katy McGinty. It’s a tough race but we’re taking a new direction with the state.”

 

FIREFIGHTERS Local 22 President Joe Schulle assures Tom Wolf of support of city firefighters. Photo by Maria Merlino

FIREFIGHTERS Local 22 President Joe Schulle assures Tom Wolf of support of city firefighters. Photo by Maria Merlino

IN ANOTHER part of town, Penna. Federation of Democratic Women President Gwen Collins, gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf and PFDW PAC Chair Dr. Michele Sellitto caught up with Democratic gubernatorial candidate at Ballard Spahr reception in Phila. Dr. Sellitto presented check from group. Photo by Joe Stivala

IN ANOTHER part of town, Penna. Federation of Democratic Women President Gwen Collins, gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf and PFDW PAC Chair Dr. Michele Sellitto caught up with Democratic gubernatorial candidate at Ballard Spahr reception in Phila. Dr. Sellitto presented check from group. Photo by Joe Stivala

KATIE McGINTY is full steam ahead in her mission to elect Democratic Gubinatorial Candidate Tom Wolf. After losing in primary, McGinty focused supporting Wolf and has become a great team member. Photo by Maria Merlino

KATIE McGINTY is full steam ahead in her mission to elect Democratic Gubinatorial Candidate Tom Wolf. After losing in primary, McGinty focused supporting Wolf and has become a great team member. Photo by Maria Merlino

DEMOCRATIC gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf and 1st Dist. City Councilman Mark Squilla. Photo by Maria Merlino

DEMOCRATIC gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf and 1st Dist. City Councilman Mark Squilla. Photo by Maria Merlino

FOP President John McNesby welcomes Democratic gubernatorial candidateTom Wolf to FOP’s Michael G. Lutz Room for campaign fundraiser and meet-and-greet. Photo by Maria Merlino

FOP President John McNesby welcomes Democratic gubernatorial candidateTom Wolf to FOP’s Michael G. Lutz Room for campaign fundraiser and meet-and-greet. Photo by Maria Merlino

TED KIRSCH, president of State American Federation of Teachers,pitches educational needs to Tom Wolf. Photo by Maria Merlino

TED KIRSCH, president of State American Federation of Teachers,pitches educational needs to Tom Wolf. Photo by Maria Merlino

AMAZED and pleased is Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf at FOP endorsement and turnout at fundraiser in his honor sponsored by FOP President John McNesby. Photo by Maria Merlino

AMAZED and pleased is Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf at FOP endorsement and turnout at fundraiser in his honor sponsored by FOP President John McNesby. Photo by Maria Merlino

KENYATTA LEE, executive finance director for Live 5, tells Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf he’s a winning candidate. Photo by Maria Merlino

KENYATTA LEE, executive finance director for Live 5, tells Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf he’s a winning candidate. Photo by Maria Merlino

CONNECTING with union heavyweights,Tom Wolf meets up with Donnell Martin, VP Local 2187 of DC 47, Sherman Harris, DC33, and Vanessa Fields, VP DC 47. Photo by Maria Merlino

CONNECTING with union heavyweights,Tom Wolf meets up with Donnell Martin, VP Local 2187 of DC 47, Sherman Harris, DC33, and Vanessa Fields, VP DC 47. Photo by Maria Merlino

EVERY ONE IN this picture is a vote-getter. From left are Ward Leaders Bob Dellavella and Bill Dolbow, Karen Borski, Tom Wolf, AFL-CIO’s Danny Bauder, PASNAP President Patty Eakin, and Ward Leaders Shawn Dillon and Pat Parkinson. Photo by Maria Merlino

EVERY ONE IN this picture is a vote-getter. From left are Ward Leaders Bob Dellavella and Bill Dolbow, Karen Borski, Tom Wolf, AFL-CIO’s Danny Bauder, PASNAP President Patty Eakin, and Ward Leaders Shawn Dillon and Pat Parkinson. Photo by Maria Merlino

WISHING Tom Wolf well at FOP gala for Democratic gubernatorial candidate was Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds, who herself is rumored considering a mayoral run.

WISHING Tom Wolf well at FOP gala for Democratic gubernatorial candidate was Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds, who herself is rumored considering a mayoral run.

FOP President John McNesby and State Rep-Elect Mick Driscoll have gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf smiling at their confidence. Photo by Maria Merlino

FOP President John McNesby and State Rep-Elect Mick Driscoll have gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf smiling at their confidence. Photo by Maria Merlino

NECA liaison Ken Adams tells Tom Wolf he has broad-based support, much of which has switched from Gov. Tom Corbett. Photo by Maria Merlino

NECA liaison Ken Adams tells Tom Wolf he has broad-based support, much of which has switched from Gov. Tom Corbett. Photo by Maria Merlino

NATIONAL Electrical Contractors Association liaison Ken Adams, lieutenant gubernatiorial candidate State Sen. Mike Stack running, City Controller Alan Butkovitz and his staffer Bill Rubin seeing pow-wowing over polls showing strong Wolf lead. Photo by Maria Merlino

NATIONAL Electrical Contractors Association liaison Ken Adams, lieutenant gubernatiorial candidate State Sen. Mike Stack running, City Controller Alan Butkovitz and his staffer Bill Rubin seeing pow-wowing over polls showing strong Wolf lead. Photo by Maria Merlino

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