The Unmaking Of Mayor Fenty

Nikita Stewart and Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post
Thu, 09/16/2010 - 9:00am

Unwillingness to listen to advisers, alter tactics helped lead to his defeat. Washington DC - Politics - Washington Post - District of Columbia Council - Michelle Rhee

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Topics:  adrian fenty   d.c.   elections   mayor   upset   washington d.c.   
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