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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Gaskins v Jackson race is interesting in how much it parallels the two Wilson v Silberberg matchups.

I do wonder if the CLA/BIBA crowd will back Jackson (even though she voted for the ZFH package) or put up an alternative candidate. I have to imagine that candidate would only split the conservative-leaning vote basically handing the election to Gaskins.

More likely they will support a few right wing anti-development candidates in the Council election.[/quote]

This entire post is what is wrong with Alexandria. Amy is very liberal and not at all like Silberberg. Simply because she isn’t lock step with Wilson does not not negate her liberal views.

Too many Wilson die hard supporters  cannot understand that many, many liberals do not have the same views on local issues. I was personally not in favor  of the zoning amendments as drafted but I am much more liberal on national issues than some who support ZFH. Most of my friends are the same way and none of us are part of the CLA/BIBA groups.

Honestly it’s just lazy and divisive the way Wilson’s group lobs insults at those who are not in lock step with them. But I am also the person who is sick of the Dem machine selecting candidates for us. Didn’t think learn their lesson with McAuliffe? [/quote]

I'm not sure how much national issues are relevant to Alexandria city politics. Development and zoning are one of the biggest issues that the Mayor and council have a significant impact on. If there's an argument that Jackson is more progressive than Gaskins on these issues, I think that would be an interesting debate.[/quote]

Ok, but no reason to call fellow Dems racist and MAGA because they do not agree with you on issues surrounding development.

Also given the support from right wing orgs and developers, I am not sure everyone agrees that supporting these proposals make you more progressive. I know supporters like to paint it that way, but not everyone liberal shares those views. [/quote]

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