Posts tagged 2012 Primary
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For Maryland 6th Congressional district: Rob Garagiola
The battle for the Democratic nomination in Maryland’s new 6th Congressional district is now a heated race. In 2010 we endorsed State Senator Rob Garagiola for his current seat, and we endorse Garagiola again in this race based on his experience and his consistent support for smart growth and sustainable development. The General Assembly redrew the district in… Keep reading…
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For Ward 7 Council: Tom Brown
Many new projects have improved Ward 7 in recent years, but much remains to be done. Councilmember Yvette Alexander has had little to do with Ward 7’s successes and done little about its challenges. Residents of Ward 7 have looked hard for a replacement, and we support Tom Brown in the Democratic primary on April 3. Brown stands on a solid record of accomplishments in… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: What’s in your wallet?
More on money orders; Senate passes transportation bill; Want to buy a paper?; How should Arlington expand CaBi?; Liquor licenses need reform; Don’t get squashed by a truck; The Disneyfied monument; More forum wrap-ups; And…. Keep reading…
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At-large candidates talk about “livable, walkable” visions
The Democratic at-large candidates for DC Council, incumbent Vincent Orange, and challengers Sekou Biddle, E. Gail Anderson Holness, and Peter Shapiro, talked about transportation, housing, land use and some social issues at last night’s forum at the Black Cat on 14th Street. Here is the full video from the event: flowplayer(“main”, “http://odd.greatergreaterwashington.org/video/flowplayer/flowplayer-3.2.8.swf”,… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Follow the money
See Orange’s money orders; More in campagn finance; Election needs money; Nats Park area gets pop-up retail; Wheaton gets more residential; Help seniors with smart growth; Love bicycling and water infrastructure?; We’ve drunk our milkshake; And…. Keep reading…
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On the calendar: Hear from at-large candidates, learn to write for blogs, talk Reservation 13 with Mayor Gray
Interested in the at-large DC Council race? Watch the forum I’m moderating tonight. Want to write for Greater Greater Washington or another blog? I’m giving a free seminar Monday on writing for blogs. Want to stop DC from giving away valuable land to the Redskins for practice fields? There’s an important community meeting on March 22. At-large forum,… Keep reading…
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Shapiro: The time for change is now
My name is Peter Shapiro, and I am running in the Democratic primary to be your next at-large councilmember. I made this decision out of a sense of urgency. Now is the time for people who want a DC government of integrity, honesty, and vision to step forward. I have lived in and around the District for almost all my life. I have an extensive and proven record as a principled progressive,… Keep reading…
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Biddle: Ethics, education, and affordable housing for all
I am running for the DC Council at-large because I love this city. After growing up in Columbia Heights, I left the District to attend college and work in urban education, in New York and Atlanta, as a classroom teacher and administrator. I came back because I believe all students who go to school in the District should have the same opportunities that I did when I graduated from Wilson… Keep reading…
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Details matter when judging Biddle and Shapiro’s fundraising
Yesterday, Dave Stroup called on Sekou Biddle to resign and support Peter Shapiro as the at-large candidate. His theory is that if there are two people who claim to be progressives in the at-large democratic primary, they will split the vote and Vincent Orange will win. Dave’s concern about splitting the vote may or may not be valid—though no polling has been… Keep reading…
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Sekou Biddle should withdraw and support Peter Shapiro
Yesterday, DC candidates filed their latest campaign finance reports. In the race to unseat at-large councilmember Vincent Orange, Peter Shapiro raised more than double the amount as his rival Sekou Biddle. To maximize the chances of beating Orange, Biddle should withdraw from the race and throw his support behind Shapiro. Campaign finance reports demonstrate each campaign’s… Keep reading…