Talk:Tommy Carcetti

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[edit] Who told whom?

The article stated before that Carcetti told Theresa D'Agostino that he could use his friend's candidacy to split the Black vote with the Mayor. As I recall, D'Agostino's the one who made that suggestion, and he was uneasy about it. Big difference. --Davecampbell 21:03, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

Yeah, you are correct it was the other way around.--Jersey Devil 18:16, 30 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] First appearance?

I believe he was seen at the party in season 2! The camera just lingered onto him for 30 seconds or so...!

[edit] Is there any connection

to Tommy Vercetti? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Simpsonary (talk • contribs) 18:44, 9 April 2007 (UTC).

No, just a coincidence that their names are somewhat similar. --Goosedoggy 19:08, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Inspiration for the charater

There seems to be some (wishful) thinking on both the O'Malley page and here that the Carcetti characte is based on O'Malley. The similaraties between the controversies of fictional Mayor Royce's "Comstat" program and O'Malley's "CitiStat" programs aside, series creator David Simon himself said that O'Malley is one of many inspirations for the character. The quote has been sourced and the article edited to reflect this information. --Goosedoggy 19:08, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] "The ministers"

Does anybody know what this phrase refers to? --Padraic 22:10, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

It referes to the coalition of politically influential, African American, church ministers that support Burrell. They include Reverend Reid Franklin, Frank Reid and the reverend that Herc assaults. Carcetti meets with them during his campaign and their sway over voters is an influencing factor on many of his decisions as Mayor.--Opark 77 (talk) 01:44, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Infidelity

It's been a while since I've seen Season Three, but I don't recall there being any concrete examples of Tommy cheating on his wife. Sure, there were suggestions that he and Theresa had prior flings, but I don't remember it being clear that it was while he was married. I could be wrong, but just want to make sure. Omarcheeseboro (talk) 21:08, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

Episode 28 implies he cheated. --Padraic 01:51, 26 March 2008 (UTC)