Philadelphia's Next Mayor: A Model for Democratic Crime Talk?

Cherelle Parker, the likely next mayor of Philadelphia, won the mayoral primary with a message that centered on tougher law enforcement to combat rising crime and violence. Her victory offers a fresh case study for Democrats as they wrestle with how to approach the issue of violent crime, which increased in many U.S. cities during the pandemic and continues to be top of mind for voters across the country. The issue has divided Democrats from city halls to the White House, particularly over how much to rely on policing and incarceration to solve what many see as social problems, such as drug abuse and homelessness.