John Street Beginning To Reach Milton-Like Levels

Yesterday, the Inquirer reported John Street tried — and failed — to raise money for the anti-Michael Nutter ad campaign.

And as Street begins his final months in office, it’s clear he’s ripe for many moments of Milton-like inanity in the coming months, if his conversations with the press yesterday were any indication. KYW 1060’s Steve Tawa reports:

After a public event late Thursday morning, Mayor Street would not comment on the issue:

(Reporter #1:) “Mr. Mayor, may we talk to you about other issues?”

(Street:) “Not if the Inquirer’s around. I’ll talk later.”

(Reporter #2:) “I intend to be around, or someone for the Inquirer will.”

(Street:) “I will talk about it at another time.”

(Reporter #3:) “Before the election?”

(Street:) “Absolutely. I’ll let you know.”

To be honest, I don’t even know what the hell is going on here, except that John Street is attempting to simply not talk about anything if the most important media outlet in the city is there. Oh, and if the goings get tough, John Street gets going:

Moments later, he spoke to 1,600 people in the Convention Center, after which he refused again to comment to KYW, making his exit through a kitchen.

Mayor Refuses to Discuss Anti-Nutter Fundraising Calls [KYW 1060]