Fenty Supporter Opposes Law Making Vote-Buying Illegal

[jsteele]

Mayor Fenty has a host of suspect relationships. But, one of the most problematic seems to be Ron Moten, co-founder of Peaceoholics. Moten, along with Fenty-pall Sinclair Skinner, was at the center of the firetruck and ambulance scandal in which the two attempted to transfer city-owned equipment to the Dominican Republic. Moreover, Moten has been accused of paying people to vote for Fenty in recent straw polls. Recently, the DC Council passed a bill making it illegal to pay someone to vote or to register to vote. Such a prohibition already exists at the federal level. Surprisingly, or perhaps not, Moten has called on Fenty to veto this bill:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/07/moten_urges_fenty_to_veto_vote.html

So, I wonder. Do all Fenty-supporters favor buying votes, or is Moten alone in this? After all, Fenty certainly has enough money to do some serious vote buying. Given that the 11 corporations owned by the Lerners have maxed out at $2,000 each, Fenty could afford to pay a pretty healthy price. Which brings me to my next question. Just how much would Fenty be prepared to pay for my vote? Call before midnight tonight and I'll even throw in a yard sign for my front lawn!

[Anonymous]

I propose that this race be decided by means of an actual race. Gray and Fenty should both run a mile. Whomever passes the finish line first wins.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I propose that this race be decided by means of an actual race. Gray and Fenty should both run a mile. Whomever passes the finish line first wins.

And whoever can use "whomever" correctly should have his or her suggestions taken seriously.

Note: I am opposed in principle to mocking grammar, but one bit of irony deserves another.

BTW, Adrian has been out knocking on doors with some green teamers in Ward 4 the past couple of evenings.

[Anonymous]

Did you really think I wanted my suggestion to be taken seriously?

I suppose Adrian Fenty's knocking on doors in Ward 4 is also evidence of corruption?

Actually, that's what gives Fenty such an advantage: his youth and extraordinary energy. He runs 9 miles before work. And swims after work. He can walk around knocking on doors all day, and he will. Gray would probably have to be recusitated if he tried knocking on doors for even an hour in this heat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did you really think I wanted my suggestion to be taken seriously?

I suppose Adrian Fenty's knocking on doors in Ward 4 is also evidence of corruption?

Actually, that's what gives Fenty such an advantage: his youth and extraordinary energy. He runs 9 miles before work. And swims after work. He can walk around knocking on doors all day, and he will. Gray would probably have to be recusitated if he tried knocking on doors for even an hour in this heat.

I threw in the bit about Fenty in Ward 4 because I don't see the Mayor in my neighborhood every day, so I thought I'd share.

On the other thing, I was just indulging a quirky obsession I have about "whomever" -- please don't take offense. I realized you were not being literal, and if you think being in good physical shape is an important attribute for a mayor, that's probably as sensible as many other reasons for a vote. For example, based on presidential election statistics, many voters go for the taller candidate -- maybe that's why I see so many Gray signs.

[Anonymous]

No, I didn't take offense at the grammatical correction. Only the notion that my suggestion of an literal race for a political position may be serious

I think you probably do not see Gray knocking on doors in Ward 7 because: 1) He doesn't have the stamina, and 2) He's taking a win in the Ward in which he happens to live for granted. Which is a big mistake. Fenty isn't taking any Ward for granted, nor is he ceding any Ward.

And yes, I'd probably vote for Fenty based solely on the fact that, at the age of 40, he can run a 6:43 minute mile. That is awesome, in the literal meaning of the word. I like Justice Roberts for staying fit, too, even though I disagree with him on many issues.

Strong body, strong mind. It's true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:... Strong body, strong mind. It's true.

FDR was a rotten president.

NOT!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, I didn't take offense at the grammatical correction. Only the notion that my suggestion of an literal race for a political position may be serious

I think you probably do not see Gray knocking on doors in Ward 7 because: 1) He doesn't have the stamina, and 2) He's taking a win in the Ward in which he happens to live for granted. Which is a big mistake. Fenty isn't taking any Ward for granted, nor is he ceding any Ward.

And yes, I'd probably vote for Fenty based solely on the fact that, at the age of 40, he can run a 6:43 minute mile. That is awesome, in the literal meaning of the word. I like Justice Roberts for staying fit, too, even though I disagree with him on many issues.

Strong body, strong mind. It's true.[/quote]

George W. was quite an athlete. My husband watched him train often at Quantico. Bush was reported to be an avid mountain bike rider, as well as jogger. You are so right. We should pick our politicians based on their athleticism.

[Anonymous]

I'm not saying that having a strong body and exercising regularly will make you smart. But studies show that it does increase your alertness and intellectual function. And the kind of discipline necessary to develop that kind of a body is also a good trait to have, no matter what your occupation.