DC Council At Large race

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi, can someone illuminate on a macro level what the results mean. Especially for tax payers, landlords and parents? Will the council be super liberal and basically jack up taxes and screw up the schools even more trying to ensure equality of outcome and not equality of opportunity?

Yes.

[Anonymous]

Ugh. I hope we don’t see huge tax increases.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Black voter here in Ward 4, where I know others like myself who voted for Janeese—many of us do support a more progressive agenda, with decreased funds going to police and more to preventive interventions.

As for at-large seats, I voted for Robert White and Ed Lazere. I would’ve considered voting for Christina Henderson, but I thought the seat would either go to Lazere or Marcus Goodwin. Did anyone see Henderson coming?

I voted for Lazere and Henderson. I really liked her. I thought she would come in third behind White and Lazere. I was shocked that VO came in 3rd. Aren't people tired of him?

see if you’re shocked that a centrist black man with roots in DC politics did well ... you don’t really understand the dc electorate!

VO is a clown who needs to retire.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Black voter here in Ward 4, where I know others like myself who voted for Janeese—many of us do support a more progressive agenda, with decreased funds going to police and more to preventive interventions.

As for at-large seats, I voted for Robert White and Ed Lazere. I would’ve considered voting for Christina Henderson, but I thought the seat would either go to Lazere or Marcus Goodwin. Did anyone see Henderson coming?

I voted for Lazere and Henderson. I really liked her. I thought she would come in third behind White and Lazere. I was shocked that VO came in 3rd. Aren't people tired of him?

see if you’re shocked that a centrist black man with roots in DC politics did well ... you don’t really understand the dc electorate!

VO is a clown who needs to retire.

Eleanor should join him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lazere looks like he's going to finish fifth, behind both Orange and Goodwin, even with a comparatively big campaign war chest and his much-trumpeted hundreds of endorsements from (mostly white) groups. Perhaps now we can put to rest the notion that he's a viable candidate for anything. After getting clobbered by Mendo two years ago, his best hope was to sneak in thanks to a crowded field, and he flopped.

Lazere's utter failure -- I saw he barely drew 5 percent of the vote in Wards 7/8 -- should serve as a warning sign to Charles Allen, who clearly has his eyes on the mayor's job. Given the choice, a sizable bulk of DC is going to vote for literally anyone (Vincent Orange!) over a white male, no matter how liberal he is.

Lazere's failure also illustrates the chasm in DC between the traditional Black Democratic core of voters -- who think "defund the police" is a bad idea and don't particularly care if bike lanes are ever built in their neighborhoods -- and the ultra-left White population that is loud on Twitter but simply still not an electoral force in DC, at least not as big as a force as they would lead you to believe.

Lazere drew 4 percent in Ward 7 and 2 percent in Ward 8. He was the ultimate "white liberal bubble" candidate.

Those numbers probably terrify Charles Allen moving forward. His and Lazere's politics are almost exactly the same, as are his chances of winning votes EOTR in a District-wide race.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lazere looks like he's going to finish fifth, behind both Orange and Goodwin, even with a comparatively big campaign war chest and his much-trumpeted hundreds of endorsements from (mostly white) groups. Perhaps now we can put to rest the notion that he's a viable candidate for anything. After getting clobbered by Mendo two years ago, his best hope was to sneak in thanks to a crowded field, and he flopped.

Lazere's utter failure -- I saw he barely drew 5 percent of the vote in Wards 7/8 -- should serve as a warning sign to Charles Allen, who clearly has his eyes on the mayor's job. Given the choice, a sizable bulk of DC is going to vote for literally anyone (Vincent Orange!) over a white male, no matter how liberal he is.

Lazere's failure also illustrates the chasm in DC between the traditional Black Democratic core of voters -- who think "defund the police" is a bad idea and don't particularly care if bike lanes are ever built in their neighborhoods -- and the ultra-left White population that is loud on Twitter but simply still not an electoral force in DC, at least not as big as a force as they would lead you to believe.

Lazere drew 4 percent in Ward 7 and 2 percent in Ward 8. He was the ultimate "white liberal bubble" candidate.

Those numbers probably terrify Charles Allen moving forward. His and Lazere's politics are almost exactly the same, as are his chances of winning votes EOTR in a District-wide race.

Charles Allen is in Ward 6. That's Capitol Hill. What are you talking about?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lazere looks like he's going to finish fifth, behind both Orange and Goodwin, even with a comparatively big campaign war chest and his much-trumpeted hundreds of endorsements from (mostly white) groups. Perhaps now we can put to rest the notion that he's a viable candidate for anything. After getting clobbered by Mendo two years ago, his best hope was to sneak in thanks to a crowded field, and he flopped.

Lazere's utter failure -- I saw he barely drew 5 percent of the vote in Wards 7/8 -- should serve as a warning sign to Charles Allen, who clearly has his eyes on the mayor's job. Given the choice, a sizable bulk of DC is going to vote for literally anyone (Vincent Orange!) over a white male, no matter how liberal he is.

Lazere's failure also illustrates the chasm in DC between the traditional Black Democratic core of voters -- who think "defund the police" is a bad idea and don't particularly care if bike lanes are ever built in their neighborhoods -- and the ultra-left White population that is loud on Twitter but simply still not an electoral force in DC, at least not as big as a force as they would lead you to believe.

Lazere drew 4 percent in Ward 7 and 2 percent in Ward 8. He was the ultimate "white liberal bubble" candidate.

Those numbers probably terrify Charles Allen moving forward. His and Lazere's politics are almost exactly the same, as are his chances of winning votes EOTR in a District-wide race.

Charles Allen is in Ward 6. That's Capitol Hill. What are you talking about?

He pretty clearly is planning to run for mayor.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi, can someone illuminate on a macro level what the results mean. Especially for tax payers, landlords and parents? Will the council be super liberal and basically jack up taxes and screw up the schools even more trying to ensure equality of outcome and not equality of opportunity?

well the WTU lackeys are criticizing Henderson for taking money from “ed reformers” (aka charters). She has a breadth of experience with the administration side of education (worked for DCPS). so I’m hoping she’ll bring some much needed new ideas on schools. she’ll still be focused on outcomes (which I agree with) but hopefully in a more honest and productive way.

the post I’m referring to:

https://educationdc.net/2020/10/30/education-and-dc-campaign-money-part-2-candidates/

I say BRING ON THE ED REFORM CHRISTINA!!! go!!

Can someone explain like I’m 5 what the election outcomes mean for taxes and education?

It means that taxes are going to go way up, maybe 10 times their current level. Education won’t happen anymore, just giving money to drug dealers. You should sell all your holding on DC at a 25% discount before it’s all worthless. This is really smart advice for you, 5-year old.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi, can someone illuminate on a macro level what the results mean. Especially for tax payers, landlords and parents? Will the council be super liberal and basically jack up taxes and screw up the schools even more trying to ensure equality of outcome and not equality of opportunity?

well the WTU lackeys are criticizing Henderson for taking money from “ed reformers” (aka charters). She has a breadth of experience with the administration side of education (worked for DCPS). so I’m hoping she’ll bring some much needed new ideas on schools. she’ll still be focused on outcomes (which I agree with) but hopefully in a more honest and productive way.

the post I’m referring to:

https://educationdc.net/2020/10/30/education-and-dc-campaign-money-part-2-candidates/

I say BRING ON THE ED REFORM CHRISTINA!!! go!!

Can someone explain like I’m 5 what the election outcomes mean for taxes and education?

It means that taxes are going to go way up, maybe 10 times their current level. Education won’t happen anymore, just giving money to drug dealers. You should sell all your holding on DC at a 25% discount before it’s all worthless. This is really smart advice for you, 5-year old.

Are you dumb? It likely won't mean anything.

[Anonymous]

Ed has a white savior comolex

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lazere looks like he's going to finish fifth, behind both Orange and Goodwin, even with a comparatively big campaign war chest and his much-trumpeted hundreds of endorsements from (mostly white) groups. Perhaps now we can put to rest the notion that he's a viable candidate for anything. After getting clobbered by Mendo two years ago, his best hope was to sneak in thanks to a crowded field, and he flopped.

Lazere's utter failure -- I saw he barely drew 5 percent of the vote in Wards 7/8 -- should serve as a warning sign to Charles Allen, who clearly has his eyes on the mayor's job. Given the choice, a sizable bulk of DC is going to vote for literally anyone (Vincent Orange!) over a white male, no matter how liberal he is.

Lazere's failure also illustrates the chasm in DC between the traditional Black Democratic core of voters -- who think "defund the police" is a bad idea and don't particularly care if bike lanes are ever built in their neighborhoods -- and the ultra-left White population that is loud on Twitter but simply still not an electoral force in DC, at least not as big as a force as they would lead you to believe.

What signs do you see that make you think Allen is interested in running for mayor? I'm in Ward 6 and I don't see it, but fill us in on what I missed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lazere looks like he's going to finish fifth, behind both Orange and Goodwin, even with a comparatively big campaign war chest and his much-trumpeted hundreds of endorsements from (mostly white) groups. Perhaps now we can put to rest the notion that he's a viable candidate for anything. After getting clobbered by Mendo two years ago, his best hope was to sneak in thanks to a crowded field, and he flopped.

Lazere's utter failure -- I saw he barely drew 5 percent of the vote in Wards 7/8 -- should serve as a warning sign to Charles Allen, who clearly has his eyes on the mayor's job. Given the choice, a sizable bulk of DC is going to vote for literally anyone (Vincent Orange!) over a white male, no matter how liberal he is.

Lazere's failure also illustrates the chasm in DC between the traditional Black Democratic core of voters -- who think "defund the police" is a bad idea and don't particularly care if bike lanes are ever built in their neighborhoods -- and the ultra-left White population that is loud on Twitter but simply still not an electoral force in DC, at least not as big as a force as they would lead you to believe.

What signs do you see that make you think Allen is interested in running for mayor? I'm in Ward 6 and I don't see it, but fill us in on what I missed.

DP. I mean why else is he in politics? He seems pretty personalityless. I think he’s an entitled white guy who just wants to feel important.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lazere looks like he's going to finish fifth, behind both Orange and Goodwin, even with a comparatively big campaign war chest and his much-trumpeted hundreds of endorsements from (mostly white) groups. Perhaps now we can put to rest the notion that he's a viable candidate for anything. After getting clobbered by Mendo two years ago, his best hope was to sneak in thanks to a crowded field, and he flopped.

Lazere's utter failure -- I saw he barely drew 5 percent of the vote in Wards 7/8 -- should serve as a warning sign to Charles Allen, who clearly has his eyes on the mayor's job. Given the choice, a sizable bulk of DC is going to vote for literally anyone (Vincent Orange!) over a white male, no matter how liberal he is.

Lazere's failure also illustrates the chasm in DC between the traditional Black Democratic core of voters -- who think "defund the police" is a bad idea and don't particularly care if bike lanes are ever built in their neighborhoods -- and the ultra-left White population that is loud on Twitter but simply still not an electoral force in DC, at least not as big as a force as they would lead you to believe.

What signs do you see that make you think Allen is interested in running for mayor? I'm in Ward 6 and I don't see it, but fill us in on what I missed.

DP. I mean why else is he in politics? He seems pretty personalityless. I think he’s an entitled white guy who just wants to feel important.

Haha, pp here. So you've decided he must want to run for mayor because he's a white guy without personality? That's hilarious. No, I'm really impressed with Charles's work. (And with his personality, by the way.) I think it would be a mistake for him to run for mayor and that's why I wanted to know why that one poster is sure he is angling to run.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lazere looks like he's going to finish fifth, behind both Orange and Goodwin, even with a comparatively big campaign war chest and his much-trumpeted hundreds of endorsements from (mostly white) groups. Perhaps now we can put to rest the notion that he's a viable candidate for anything. After getting clobbered by Mendo two years ago, his best hope was to sneak in thanks to a crowded field, and he flopped.

Lazere's utter failure -- I saw he barely drew 5 percent of the vote in Wards 7/8 -- should serve as a warning sign to Charles Allen, who clearly has his eyes on the mayor's job. Given the choice, a sizable bulk of DC is going to vote for literally anyone (Vincent Orange!) over a white male, no matter how liberal he is.

Lazere's failure also illustrates the chasm in DC between the traditional Black Democratic core of voters -- who think "defund the police" is a bad idea and don't particularly care if bike lanes are ever built in their neighborhoods -- and the ultra-left White population that is loud on Twitter but simply still not an electoral force in DC, at least not as big as a force as they would lead you to believe.

What signs do you see that make you think Allen is interested in running for mayor? I'm in Ward 6 and I don't see it, but fill us in on what I missed.

DP. I mean why else is he in politics? He seems pretty personalityless. I think he’s an entitled white guy who just wants to feel important.

Haha, pp here. So you've decided he must want to run for mayor because he's a white guy without personality? That's hilarious. No, I'm really impressed with Charles's work. (And with his personality, by the way.) I think it would be a mistake for him to run for mayor and that's why I wanted to know why that one poster is sure he is angling to run.

what work has he done?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lazere looks like he's going to finish fifth, behind both Orange and Goodwin, even with a comparatively big campaign war chest and his much-trumpeted hundreds of endorsements from (mostly white) groups. Perhaps now we can put to rest the notion that he's a viable candidate for anything. After getting clobbered by Mendo two years ago, his best hope was to sneak in thanks to a crowded field, and he flopped.

Lazere's utter failure -- I saw he barely drew 5 percent of the vote in Wards 7/8 -- should serve as a warning sign to Charles Allen, who clearly has his eyes on the mayor's job. Given the choice, a sizable bulk of DC is going to vote for literally anyone (Vincent Orange!) over a white male, no matter how liberal he is.

Lazere's failure also illustrates the chasm in DC between the traditional Black Democratic core of voters -- who think "defund the police" is a bad idea and don't particularly care if bike lanes are ever built in their neighborhoods -- and the ultra-left White population that is loud on Twitter but simply still not an electoral force in DC, at least not as big as a force as they would lead you to believe.

What signs do you see that make you think Allen is interested in running for mayor? I'm in Ward 6 and I don't see it, but fill us in on what I missed.

DP. I mean why else is he in politics? He seems pretty personalityless. I think he’s an entitled white guy who just wants to feel important.

Haha, pp here. So you've decided he must want to run for mayor because he's a white guy without personality? That's hilarious. No, I'm really impressed with Charles's work. (And with his personality, by the way.) I think it would be a mistake for him to run for mayor and that's why I wanted to know why that one poster is sure he is angling to run.

Because he feels the need to insert himself into every single issue on social media, the kind of get-out-there grandstanding that future mayoral hopefuls often do.