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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just read this so no way Monte

https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/555260/erstwhile-republican-monte-monash-wants-to-be-the-ward-3-councilmember/[/quote]

Fwiw, it is fairly standard practice for lobbyists to make contributions to many politicians on both sides of the aisle. A $200 contribution to Pence in that context does not make her a Pence supporter. Not disqualifying to me. I really care much more about where a candidate stands: on tax policy, business regulation, housing, crime. Monte is a centrist, which I realize some see as far right in the context of DC politics. I'm not planning to vote for her, just reacting to all the knee-jerk negativity I'm finding in these discussions, primarily from the supporters of progressive candidates. It is very much hardening me in my own more-centrist views.[/quote]
I agree. I am really repulsed by the antics of these hard left (and almost entirely white) DC progressives, which makes me more inclined to oppose them and support candidates that seek to build bridges and find compromises. I refuse to be associated with people who behave like this.[/quote]

Frumin's whole ethos is building bridges and "getting to yes" - if that is what you are seeking in a candidate, he is your guy.[/quote]

More like “getting to yes and no.”  Frumin may claim to build bridges, but he avoids taking positions on difficult issues and frequently panders to his audience.  An aspiring politico but without the baggage of a record.[/quote]

Where has he avoided taking positions?

He is for more density on the avenues; he is for bike lanes, he is for reforming and irmproviing the DCPS schools; he has outlines specifics on public safety.

He was head of the Lisner Home, proposed a 93 unit affordable housing addition. Neighbors complained, Lisner is still getting its 93 units, the those same neighbors are supporting Frumin.

Frumin also helped negotiate the lights at Chevy Chase Park while also getting support from the neighbors who walk their dogs there.

Finding compromise "from both sides" is a win for everybody. That is what Frumin seems to be able to do, more often than not.

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