Sharif Don’t LIke It?

Milton Street, ex-candidate for mayor and current candidate for city council at-large, might not be on the ballot much longer. His petition has been challenged, as a court filing yesterday accused hundreds of his signatures of being fraudulent.

Sad, I know. However, there’s a fun twist! The man filing the challenge is none other than Sharif Street, Milton’s nephew and fellow candidate for city council at-large.

Okay, not really. But the man who challenged Milton’s petitions, West Philadelphia’s Samuel Harris, has been paid in the past by Sharif for political outreach work. So it was only $500 last year and $190 in 2003. But that’s close enough! Sounds like Sharif’s challenging Milton’s petitions to me!

Sharif denied the allegations, as his spokesperson said he hasn’t hired or asked anyone to challenge Until Milty’s bid for an at-large seat. Primary in a day and two months! Gawd, there’s still so much time left.

A dead end ahead for one Street? [Inquirer]