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HatefulDan t1_iy858wo wrote

Reply to comment by Asterion7 in Congressman Donald McEachin Dies by Soloemilia

No. A special election is to be held

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Asterion7 t1_iy85gxc wrote

Phew..

I bet Stoney throws his hat in that ring.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy85qr0 wrote

I was just thinking this is actually Stoney's best shot. It was drawn to be a black democratic district, and Stoney is normally a weak candidate to my mind - but a special election changes the calculus.

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Asterion7 t1_iy868vd wrote

Ugh....... hopefully there will be some vigorous jockeying and someone else emerges..

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy8fcbd wrote

it's going to be fascinating. And scary. But I think this is Stoney's best shot. No ramp up and he actually has a lot of democratic party support which helps in a low turn out special.

I bet he runs. Not a strong bet, but it seems like he can shoot his shot without resigning even.

In which case, who will be running for mayor?

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Asterion7 t1_iy8fwic wrote

Charles in Richmond for mayor.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy8gbuj wrote

oh god no. Though you would love my focus, it would be all sewers roads and street cleaning.

I just want to see someone who is obsessed with that. And cutting the grass. And fixing the bureaucracy

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jdbug100 t1_iy88r3r wrote

good god the gerrymander on this district. Not as bad as some, but still.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy8fgbi wrote

it was definitely drawn to make sure a black democrat would win it. But it's better than it used to be if you look

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