- Al Taubenberger
Alfred (Al) Wilhelm Taubenberger is a Republican politician from
Northeast Philadelphia . He has run for office three times, losing every time. He was the Republican candidate for mayor ofPhiladelphia in 2007, losing 83% to 17% toMichael Nutter .cite news| last =Gambardello| first =Joseph A.| title =A loser with a winning attitude| publisher =Philadelphia Inquirer| date =2007-11-07 | url =http://www.philly.com/inquirer/politics/philadelphia/20071107_A_loser_with_a_winning_attitude.html| accessdate =2007-11-07]A child of German immigrants, Taubenberger was raised in Philadelphia's Burholme neighborhood.cite news| last =Shister| first =Gail| title =Uphill climb for Taubenberger| publisher =Philadelphia Inquirer| date =
2007-09-17 | url =http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_left_story/20070917_Uphill_Climb.html| accessdate =2007-09-17] His first job was as grounds supervisor atFriends Hospital . He later held staff jobs for Republican CongressmanCharles F. Dougherty in the early 1980s and later for two City Council members, DemocratJoan Krajewski and Republican Jack Kelly.Taubenberger has run for Congress twice, losing both times. In 2002, he lost the Republican primary to
Melissa Brown .cite news| last =Eichel| first =Larry| title =Sure winner faces long odds| publisher =Philadelphia Inquirer| date =2007-04-30 | url =http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_stories/20070430_Sure_winner_faces_long_odds.html| accessdate =2007-04-30] In 2004, he finished third in a three-way race. [ [http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=10&OfficeID=11 State election returns website] ]He received only 17% of the vote in the 2007 mayoral election, losing every ward in the city.cite news |first=Patrick |last=Kirkstra |coauthors=Gelbart, Marcia |title=Nutter: 'A New Day' |url=http://www.philly.com/inquirer/politics/philadelphia/20071107_Nutter__A_New_Day.html |publisher=Philadelphia Inquirer |date=
2007-11-07 |accessdate=2007-11-07 ] The margin of victory was the largest since 1931. [http://www.nbc10.com/politics/14531143/detail.html NBC news] ] Following the election, Taubenburger offered to help Nutter in any way he can, and said he and his former opponent planned to talk again soon. [cite news| last =Gambardello| first =Joseph A.| title =An upbeat Taubenberger says he 'achieved my goal'| publisher =Philadelphia Inquirer| date =2007-11-08 | url =http://www.philly.com/inquirer/world_us/20071108_An_upbeat_Taubenberger_says_he_achieved_my_goal.html| accessdate =2007-11-08]Taubenberger is also president of the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the founder and president of the Burholme Civic Association and Town Watch.
Taubenberger has been married twice and has 4 children. His children, Matthew, Elisabeth, and Sarah were produced from his first marriage to his ex-wife Barbara (née Muller) Taubenberger. His youngest son, William is from his second wife Joanne (née Brenner) Taubenberger.
External links
* [http://www.thenextmayor.com/Republicans.html WHYY on the 2007 race for mayor]
References
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