Whether it's on the streets of Philadelphia or New York or Chicago or Atlanta or in a classroom in Newtown, Connecticut, people want to be safe. Michael Nutter atlantachicagoclassroom Change image and share on social
I think that when we have a better educated society, when there is less violence in our cities, when people get back into the workforce and have the opportunity to take care of themselves and their families - that for me really is the kind of success and the kind of America that I think most of us still want, we aspire to. Michael Nutter americaaspireback share on social
If you have a deep-seated need to be loved and admired every day, you shouldn't be in politics. You should go work at a pet store. Michael Nutter admiredaydeep Change image and share on social
You know, public service is serious enough on its own, and what I've found is if you take yourself take yourself too seriously in this business, you'll lose sight of what it is that you're trying to get done. So I mean I've tried to have the proper mix of being a serious public servant, but also still being a regular guy. Michael Nutter businessfindguy share on social
Vice President Biden is the real deal. He'll give it to you straight. He communicates in a way that I think connects with people at a real level. Michael Nutter bidencommunicateconnect Change image and share on social
Mayors could never get away with the kind of nonsense that goes on in Washington. In our world, you either picked up the trash or you didn't. You either moved an abandoned car or you didn't. You either filled a pothole or you didn't. That's what we do every day. And we know how to get this stuff done. Michael Nutter abandoncarday share on social
To succeed in big-city politics requires a powerful, motivating vision of a better world, a plan to get there, a willingness to meet constituents on their terms, and a tough political skin. Michael Nutter bigcityconstituent Change image and share on social
I believe in the critical importance of participating in the political system - from voting to standing for election. It's both rewarding and necessary that men and women of good will and clear thinking engage in honest, open debate. Michael Nutter clearcriticaldebate share on social
Yes we need enhanced border control. Yes we need to focus our efforts on those who pose a threat to our country. But let's not fall into the trap set by the Tea Party and others who would tell you that every single undocumented individual is a drug smuggler, a terrorist, or a threat to the American way of life. That is simply not true. Michael Nutter americanbordercontrol share on social
I didn't run for mayor to be the caretaker of the status quo. Michael Nutter caretakermayorquo Change image and share on social