A political ally says he wants better data to help inform the Ward 7 councilmember.
He’ll seek to unseat Yvette Alexander, his successor on the dais and onetime protege.
To say Mayor Vince Gray’s political fortunes look grim right now would be an understatement. But there are some who are encouraging Gray to hold tight and trudge through the investigation into a “shadow” campaign waged on his behalf.
If it seems like cities these days are crawling with more young people than ever before, that’s because they are, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
This year was the first time that the D.C. primary was moved from September to April. Now some people are asking if that was too early—and whether legislators should consider moving the primary date again.
Who needs to wait for a public hearing? Arguments over a proposed measure on cyclist harassment are already flying.
For those who followed the coverage of the September primary election, the name Chuck Thies might ring a bell. Thies served as Councilmember Jim Graham (D-Ward 1)’s campaign spokesman and he also frequently commented on the race for mayor. Thies has lived in the District for twenty years and has built a reputation as one of the most experienced and outspoken operatives in D.C. politics. What does your Sunday routine look like? I usually…
Once the debris clears after the September 14 Democratic primary, one thing will be clear: this year’s mayoral election may very well end up being one of the most expensive in District history. Most of that is due to Mayor Adrian Fenty’s prodigious fundraising, which has seen the incumbent take in over $4.6 million, compared to challenger Vince Gray’s $1.3 million. But what the heck is all that money being spent on?
