It appears more bad news is on the horizon for Philadelphia's favorite union leader, John Dougherty. After his surprising, yet refreshing, defeat in the recent State Senate primary, it appears he will now be subject to the indictments hinted at by the Larry Farnese campaign.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported today:

"Federal prosecutors yesterday urged a judge to reject a request for immunity for labor leader John J. Dougherty, saying such a move could jeopardize the "possible future prosecution" of the electrical workers' union boss...

Gus Dougherty, 42, president of Dougherty Electric Inc., is accused of violating the federal Taft-Hartley Act by selling John Dougherty a North Wildwood condo for $24,000 under market value and by performing $115,600 worth of electrical work without charge at his Philadelphia home."

Sounds like a regular Vince Fumo, and also sounds like Dougherty is in serious trouble. If he's not granted immunity, he could face serious consequences from the federal government.

Let's hope Farnese actually means change when he says it, unlike Doc, who's campaign slogan of "real change, real results" now sounds like a complete and total sham.