The Politics Hour
Maryland lawmakers pack their bags for Annapolis ahead of a special session on gambling. Virginians scramble to select nominees for special elections in early September. And Congress rejects legislation that would have put limits on abortions performed in the District. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
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D.C. Council member Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) explained why she has called on Mayor Vincent Gray to resign. Cheh said she supports Gray as a friend and is "devastated" by the recent scandals surrounding his administration. She said Gray might not have had personal knowledge about the scandals, but that he demonstrated "willful blindness." "He did not make sure that the back door was closed and the flies didn't come in," Cheh said. She said Gray needs to step down from his position so the city can "clear the decks."
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Peter Franchot for governor? It would be great to see him in the race. He is smart and fiscally responsible! I also really like the way he acknowledged a voting mistake quickly.
How do those of us who want to get back to that now-brief period of cab affordability have a voice? Now that the rates have been raised, the cabs are no longer affordable. Things were great for a while, there.
With more goodies like cc machines, the rates will only go higher. No one is looking out for people who want to get back to cabs being affordable.