Horse-race tidbits

Local factions are apparently trying to lure US Rep. (and Phila. Democratic party head) Bob Brady into the fray for 2007 mayor, despite his protestations of disinterest. While he intends to focus on the 2006 races first, Brady shows his political caginess here:

"I'm not looking to become mayor of the city of Philadelphia... but you never say never."

Further down the same page, the Powers That Be plan to gather to help recent D.A. candidate Seth Williams retire his campaign debt -- just a courtesy, or are they indicating a possible willingness to consider him when Abraham's current term expires in 2009?