Anonymous wrote:Wow. She's been in office eight years? And I still wouldn't recognize her if she walked by me on the street. I live in Ward 6 so she's a bit of a non-entity to me but I'm pretty sure I'd at least do a double-take if I walked by any other council member who's been around awhile. (Sorry Kenyan McDuffie and David Grosso, I still don't know what you look like.) I'm trying to keep an open mind until I know more but that City Paper piece was disheartening.

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takoma wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She has absolutely no experience at ANYTHING. She is about as interesting as a wet noodle, and has the personality of a slug. No thanks.

This sounds like a personal issue that has nothing to do with politics.

Actually, I am terribly invested in politics in the city. I know Muriel Bowser. I live in Ward 4. I'm just not impressed. Oh - and she is absolutely a dud. She hasn't done anything in 8 years. Not having any ethics charges does not make you a good candidate.

takoma wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She has absolutely no experience at ANYTHING. She is about as interesting as a wet noodle, and has the personality of a slug. No thanks.

This sounds like a personal issue that has nothing to do with politics.

takoma wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

However, once in, she impressed me with her knowledge of the issues, her public demeanor, her near immediate reaction to postings on local listservs, her energy in supporting local groups on issues of importance to them, her willingness to engage with people she knew were not supporters, and, last but not least, a staff that also displays the above qualities.

I have had no interaction with her personally. However, I have heard from people that I trust that both she and her staff have been heavy-handed and arrogant in the performance of their public duties. Again, this is not first-hand experience, so I will have investigate myself.

I have also heard some complaints about non-responsiveness, but my own experience and the predominance of reports I have heard have been positive.

As one who expects to vote for her, all I am asking is that we not make her into a saint or sleazeball, and not call people moronic assholes because they plan to vote differently than us. The City will survive whichever mayor we choose in 2014.

takoma wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

However, once in, she impressed me with her knowledge of the issues, her public demeanor, her near immediate reaction to postings on local listservs, her energy in supporting local groups on issues of importance to them, her willingness to engage with people she knew were not supporters, and, last but not least, a staff that also displays the above qualities.

I have had no interaction with her personally. However, I have heard from people that I trust that both she and her staff have been heavy-handed and arrogant in the performance of their public duties. Again, this is not first-hand experience, so I will have investigate myself.

I have also heard some complaints about non-responsiveness, but my own experience and the predominance of reports I have heard have been positive.

As one who expects to vote for her, all I am asking is that we not make her into a saint or sleazeball, and not call people moronic assholes because they plan to vote differently than us. The City will survive whichever mayor we choose in 2014.