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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She has said she was only supporting a woman.

And the release is that she is voting for Tricia, but she made it clear it is not an endorsement.

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Is there a political science major in the house who can explain that distinction?[/quote]

It is distinction that is meaningless but meant to make her friends that didn't receive her endorsement feel better. We can all parse this language.

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This is the most Mary Cheh thing ever. Will anyone miss her?[/quote]

I will. I fought with Mary from time to time, but she always had integrity. She has character and was fit for office. Never worrying that some slimy scandal would ensnare her is worth a future, as voters will soon learn if they elect Eric Goulet. Goulet comes from the wing of DC politics with little care for the legality of actions/behaviors. [/quote]

I will as well. Same as you, I disagreed with her often, but also immensely respected her and the hard work she always put into her job. Being the CM from Ward 3 is not easy, as you have to balance the interests of your wealthy, white ward with what is best for all of DC. Her focus on improving public transit, making DC more sustainable and green, and supporting public schools was really amazing, and she will be missed.

I don't agree entirely with any of the Ward 3 candidates running (just like I didn't with Cheh), but there are clearly worse ones and better ones. It would be disastrous to have Goulet win the nomination. I think I will be voting for Duncan, but the primary is still a month away. [/quote]

Cheh's aloofness on the Palisades Trolley Trail issue - and failure to deal with Georgetown University's concerns - was very frustrating. And, strangely, it's an issue that all candidates - including Goulet - seems to agree on. But on most other issues, she did well. Her staff is great and they are genuinely motivated in solving their constituents' problems. I would take Cheh not just over any of the contenders but the entire field combined.[/quote]

What do you mean "failure to deal with Georgetown University's concerns?" It was Georgetown that got DDOT to scuttle the trail in their 2019 feasibility study.

Goulet's wife works for Georgetown and is part of the team that is working on the trail issues. I'm sure the university's "concerns" will be dealt with if he wins. [/quote]

I know GU scuttled the trail. There is a case to be made that they did so shadily that Cheh could have done nothing about it, but she at least could have called GU out on their very shitty behavior. She hasn’t said a word about it.

I’ve Goulet propose the PTT as a solution to the access issues for MacArthur HS. I guess he’s waiting for their campaign donation.[/quote]

So the trail he opposes is a solution for the high school he opposes?[/quote]

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