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Forums leave D.C. mayoral hopefuls squirming.

Publication: The Washington Times
Publication Date: 24-JAN-06 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Forums leave D.C. mayoral hopefuls squirming.(METROPOLITAN)(METROPOLITAN LIFE)

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Byline: Adrienne T. Washington, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The D.C. mayoral candidates are stuck on E in the dictionary, throwing around words such as education, empowerment, economic development, engagement and experience. All to tout vacuous phrases and policies that come up empty, early.

Judging from two candidate forums in venues representing the disparate populations of the city, the five candidates seeking to replace outgoing D.C. Mayor Anthony A. Williams had better put a lot more than E for effort and pack more beef in their fledgling campaign enchiladas.

Early handicappers said that the Democratic mayoral primary in September will be a two-person race between D.C. Council Chairman Linda W. Cropp and Ward 4 council member Adrian Fenty.

Some pundits even suggested that Ward 5 council member Vincent B. Orange Sr., businessman Michael Brown and retired utility executive Marie Johns were non-starters, wasting their time. Disinterested voters are still hoping for a dark horse...

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