Mary Cheh not running for re-election?

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Anonymous wrote:Is it too late for some of the candidates to drop out and consolidate against Goulet?

It was too late a month ago. But it was really said that Bergman, Duncan, Finley and Frumin couldn't figure it out. If Goulet wins, we can blame their egos for that.

I am not sure why you would blame Frumin. He has outraised everyone else in the race and most particularly by donors from Ward 3. He cannot ask or force others to come to the rational decision that the other campaigns are not as viable as his.

Tricia Duncan’s campaign, endorsed by Cheh, is not as viable as Frumin?

Bergman and Finely are ego campaigns and pretty sad ones at that. But the idea that only Frumin, the perennial loser candidate, is the only viable one to win is silly. How many times has he lost in the past?

She literally received 12 donations in the last month. 12. And only a couple of those after the so-called endorsement. That is anemic and shows that other than the Palisades community Association, her campaign has zero traction across the Ward.

This is a stupid point of comparison and irrelevant as a point of comparison. Frumin is literally Cheh’s campaign treasurer so he has a full donor list to work from. Monash has done well at fundraising, it’s totally meaningless as a gauge of anything.

Wouldn't that be a tell if it were true that Frumin was using Cheh's donor list and they, you know, were supporting him and not Duncan?


Maybe the Councilmember isn't the savviest retail politician out there?

What it tells me is that Frumin started at an advanced with the obvious, low-hanging fruit donors from his exposure as part of his role with Cheh and prior campaigns. It’s also just factually true that he started the race with higher name recognition.

Duncan’s task was always going to be to get traction outside Palisades. I’m not sure that she’s been that successful, however I don’t think the number of donations have anything to do with it. She didn’t position herself constructively on redistricting, so win over any reliable, primary voters in an off-year election in Cleveland Park. So it’s a stance that hurt her on net on an issue that could have given her a platform to show that she can differentiate herself and bridge boundaries.

But while I don’t think she’s going to win, I also don’t think she should drop out. Same as Frumin, he’s not going to win either but he’s earned the right to see this out.

Finley, on the other hand, should have dropped out the day after not getting the GGW endorsement because that is his whole campaign. Why he chose to stay in the race without that endorsement, I have no idea. Plus, he’s not even running a credible campaign. Where are his signs? If there was a priority it would be browbeating Finley into quitting the race.

I really think you are underestimating the value of donations and yard signs, which generally go and in hand with them. Look at that DC Geek map, Duncan's donations are all from the first month and are generally located in her neighborhood. Frumin's are all over the ward, as a comparison.

I'm canvassing DC voters. I've canvassed plenty of voters who have a candidate sign in their yard who can be persuaded or are actually voting for other candidates. I don't think they are as strong a sign of support as people think they are. I hate them because they are such a waste-both of $$ and supplies. They are also blocking dropoff areas at libraries, schools and rec centers which need to be clear for people with disabilities.

Based on what I'm hearing at the doors. It is anyone's race still. I just wish more candidates would outline what policies they support.

Agreed. I'm a donor for one of the candidates and I still have no clue who I'm voting for. I kinda hope they would drop out and make my life easier.

LOL. The ballots are printed and early voting has started.

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Anonymous wrote:Is it too late for some of the candidates to drop out and consolidate against Goulet?

It was too late a month ago. But it was really said that Bergman, Duncan, Finley and Frumin couldn't figure it out. If Goulet wins, we can blame their egos for that.

Got that one wrong . . .

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Maybe Tricia has some spare "Mary Cheh's Choice" stickers she can give Matt.

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Cheh has posted this statement:

I’m disappointed that Tricia Duncan has left the Ward 3 race, but, of course, respect her decision.
I will now cast my vote for Matt Frumin and encourage all who haven’t voted yet to do so. I have known Matt for many years. He is deeply rooted in the community and has
worked, often quietly and without fanfare, on many W3 issues such as affordable housing and school reform. He will reflect Ward 3 values and serve honorably on the Council.
Mary Cheh

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Very surprising knowing her ego. Must be an interesting back story.

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe Tricia has some spare "Mary Cheh's Choice" stickers she can give Matt.

Hopefully we’ll see some Frumin signs sporting “Endorsed by Tricia Duncan” stickers by the end of the week.

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This is rich how often Cheh refers to Frumin as blowhard.

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe Tricia has some spare "Mary Cheh's Choice" stickers she can give Matt.

Looks like the Cheh coattails are a kiss of death. LOL.

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Anonymous wrote:Is it too late for some of the candidates to drop out and consolidate against Goulet?

It was too late a month ago. But it was really said that Bergman, Duncan, Finley and Frumin couldn't figure it out. If Goulet wins, we can blame their egos for that.

Got that one wrong . . .

The ballots are printed and people have already voted.

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Monte shouldn't be ruled out. She'll get the Black vote and the moderate vote and she's done well on fundraising. It'd also be continue to have a woman on the male-dominated council.

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Anonymous wrote:Monte shouldn't be ruled out. She'll get the Black vote and the moderate vote and she's done well on fundraising. It'd also be continue to have a woman on the male-dominated council.

It'd also be good to continue to have a woman on the male-dominated council, that is.

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Anonymous wrote:Is it too late for some of the candidates to drop out and consolidate against Goulet?

It was too late a month ago. But it was really said that Bergman, Duncan, Finley and Frumin couldn't figure it out. If Goulet wins, we can blame their egos for that.

Got that one wrong . . .

The ballots are printed and people have already voted.

The Post story said 2,325 people had voted in the ward already in person, and 16,000 had voted by mail citywide. Let's say 1/8 of the city is in Ward 3. So that's 4300 Ward 3 voters who have voted. There are 84,000 people in Ward 3. Still a lot of voting to do.

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Anonymous wrote:Monte shouldn't be ruled out. She'll get the Black vote and the moderate vote and she's done well on fundraising. It'd also be continue to have a woman on the male-dominated council.

Somehow I don't think the Black vote will be decisive in Ward 3.

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Anonymous wrote:Monte shouldn't be ruled out. She'll get the Black vote and the moderate vote and she's done well on fundraising. It'd also be continue to have a woman on the male-dominated council.

Somehow I don't think the Black vote will be decisive in Ward 3.

Even if you are of the mindset that Black people will primarily vote for the Black candidate (which I think is wrong), Phil Thomas and Deirdre Brown are still in the race, splitting that vote. I’d give Phil way better odds than Monte, but still don’t think either really have a shot.