Patti Bruno has joined five other Democrats in announcing her candidacy for one of the five at-large Northampton County Council seats that will be decided by voters this year.
I feel compelled to observe at the onset that her headshot (which I've attached), looks nothing like her. I understand why someone running for office would want to present a good photo. But the airbrushed one that Bruno uses is so much unlike her that it's a tad disingenuous. This practice puts pressure on men and women to conform with an unrealistic body image. At the very least, a political candidate who feels the need to use a digitally enhanced photograph should disclose this detail.
Bruno texted me twice in December about her possible candidacy. She sat next to me when Tara Zrinski announced her candidacy for Executive. But I never received her actual announcement.
That announcement, posted on Facebook, declares that "she isn't a career politician - she's one of us." That's also false. She has been a political operative for several years and ran for office herself four years ago. She managed Amy Cozze's failed state house race, Terry Houck's failed DA's race and nearly lost the primary election when Brian Panella ran for judge.
She is an Easton resident who graduated from Temple University (political science) and a Master's from American Public University (online). She did serve a two-year stint as a Presidential Management Fellow, but her announcement fails to state how or where she is employed now.
The five other Democrats running so far include Nadeem Qayyum (husband of Easton City Council member Taiba Sultana, Jason Boulette (Wind Gap Borough) David Holland (a nurse practitioner), Lori Vargo Heffner (NorCo Council President) and Theresa Fedem (Hellertown Borough Council)
The winners of the Democratic primary will square off against Republican incumbents John Brown and John Goffredo; Juan Martinez, who owns the popular Don Juan restaurant chain; Bethlehem police officer Sam Elias and commercial air cargo pilot and Venezuelan immigrant Dan Campo.
Nomination petitions are due March 11.
Unfortunately, this year’s slate of Dems isn’t great. Did Mrs. Bruno mention her “vast experience with Homeland” ?
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ReplyDeleteYou claim the photo she is using is "air brushed and a tad disingenuous". Have you taken a good look at the picture used by Lamont McClure? It must be thirty years old and when he was at least 100 lbs. lighter. Isn't that being a "little disingenuous?"
ReplyDeleteThere are plenty of photos of McClure that depict him the way he looks, The photo on the county website depicting him is old, not photoshopped.
DeleteShe is a proven loser. She'll fit right in.
ReplyDeleteI'm a Democrat and I will not be voting for Patti Bruno. While she is a nice person she has issues with completing projects.
ReplyDeleteSame can be said for Cozze headshot
ReplyDeleteNot really. I think the photo looks the way she looks in person.
DeleteBernie, thank you for your accurate portrayal of Ms. Bruno’s announcement and photo.
ReplyDeleteP.A.T.T.I. must stand for Photoshop Always Tricks The Inveigled.
ReplyDeleteFair comment re: the photo. Not a serious candidate. But does she have an OnlyFans page?
ReplyDeleteShe belongs in Trump's cabinet.
ReplyDeleteThe photo alone disqualifies her!
ReplyDeleteShe also lost Kevin Branco’s race.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how long until she pretends her fellowship/internship was her “working for homeland security.”
This can’t be the best the democrats can do, is it?
Patti is a smart young woman. She’s a good student and she will learn County issues. She also is not afraid to use her voice - which is sometimes to her disadvantage. However, when she learns the issues, and begins to modulate that voice, she’ll be a great Councilwoman !
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, she lacks discipline and motivation, as exemplified from her past failed campaign involvement.
DeleteAnyone who uses a photo like this is a fraud!! She looks nothing like this!
DeleteWhat is it about NORCO that attracts losers?
ReplyDeleteThe only losers that I can tell are the ones that post their ridiculous comments on this block, including yourself. Our County is a well run with a great County Executive, great administration, and commissioners who have been doing a pretty good job as far as I can tell. What do you do besides sit behind your computer and criticize everyone, and the kicker is you probably do nothing.
DeleteWell Patti, if you have issues with public perception, you should avoid public office.
DeleteBernie
ReplyDeleteLook at her job history. A new job almost monthly. Look into her SPCA debacle
Geesh what a terrible slate of candidates. Heffner is the best of a bad bunch.
ReplyDelete"Bernie, thank you for your accurate portrayal of Ms. Bruno’s announcement and photo. " Ditto.
ReplyDeleteIm a Dem and know her. Bernie your comment on her pic was the first thing that came to my mind. That pic has to be photo shopped or 25 years old and 100 pounds ago. She isn't very good at running campaigns and has cost several candidates winnable elections, throw in the fact that she is very abrasive and you have a better pic of her.
ReplyDeleteShe looks nothing like the photo, which tells you a lot about a person's character!
ReplyDeletewho is that person?!!
ReplyDeleteBernie, we know McClure is your boy and good friend, but this picture isn't just old it was photoshoped. That is obvious.
ReplyDeleteShe looks nothing like this! Please go away you disgusting hack!
ReplyDeleteHow disgraceful, she looks nothing like this!!!
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