Good morning, Washington. Thanks to everyone who came out to Unbuckled last night — we had a great time and hope that you did, too. Particular thanks to Middle Distance Runner, The Vita Ruins and BlueState, all of whom provided great music throughout the night. We hate to ask anything more of you, but if anyone’s got photos that are destined for Flickr, do us a favor and tag them as unbuckled4.

Williams Pledges Support For Fenty’s Transition: Yesterday we discussed Adrian Fenty’s transition plans. Today the Post reports that he’ll have the current mayor’s support. Anthony Williams is pledging to assist in the presumptive mayor-elect’s transition into office, in an effort to avoid the difficulties that plagued the early days of the Williams administration as it took the reins from Marion Barry.

Ehrlich & O’Malley Square Off: Yesterday saw the first debate between the candidates vying for Maryland’s governorship. As WTOP reports, sitting Governor Robert Ehrlich and Democratic challenger Martin O’Malley faced one another Thursday in a debate that frequently revolved around the state’s seemingly neverending utility woes. The prices may have stabilized, but the blame is still fresh! The one thing that the candidates could agree on? Not to eschew negative campaigning.

Montgomery County Voting Problems Explained: As you read the Post’s interview with Paul Valette, you can’t help but start to like the guy. Valette is stepping up to take responsibility for the election problems that plagued the county earlier this week — apparently the problem rested with electronic voting machine keycards that were meant to be distributed to election officials, but weren’t. The mistake was discovered about 45 minutes before polls were supposed to open. After experiencing a morning like that, it seems to us like Valette’s probably suffered enough.

Times Technical Trouble?: We probably shouldn’t be the ones to cast stones when it comes to server woes. But, um, this isn’t right, is it?

Briefly Noted: Maryland utility commissioners reinstated… D.C. EMS management questioned by new report… Flare gun fired in front of Supreme Court… More area priests in trouble… Examiner really, really, really thinks you should reconsider eating that spinach…

This Day In DCist: A year ago today we were sticking up for Dremo’s, reviewing CityZen and getting ready for our first birthday party.

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