PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphians are often a little skeptical when Hollywood is involved.
It's not that we can't appreciate the arts — but there's something about a big-time actor endorsing a candidate in a local election that makes us wonder: Why?
So when Jane Fonda said she was backing former City Councilmember Helen Gym for Philadelphia mayor, we wondered if she was in touch with issues facing Philly voters. These days, the Grace and Frankie costar is running a PAC that supports candidates who vow to move their jurisdictions away from fossil-fuel reliance.