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Sherwood's Notebook: Bowser Looks to Escape Fenty's Shadow
Even the most loyal members of former Mayor Adrian Fenty's administration -- to this day -- privately fault their boss for his re-election loss in 2010 to Vincent Gray. Read »
Thies: Is Muriel Bowser Unbeatable?
Following in Adrian Fenty's footsteps is not good enough. Bowser must avoid his missteps, too. Read »
Sherwood's Notebook: Sprucing Up for Spring
The latest on a new, long overdue move to reinvigorate downtown's Franklin Park -- and the downside of spring. Read »
Thies: Attack Reveals Hypocrisy in D.C. Council Election
Elissa Silverman's campaign for D.C. Council threw stones inside a glass house. Read »
Sherwood's Notebook: Let There Be Light... Bulbs!
Rodman's has been selling CFL light bulbs -- normally $8-$10 -- for as little as 49 cents. Why? Read »
Thies: Pro-Marijuana Candidate Takes on Poorly Run Elections
Zukerberg bounces back from efforts to toss him out of the race and the Washington Post says he was right. Read »
Sherwood's Notebook: Ethics. Say It Again... Ethics
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson was remarkably blunt before the council rendered its verdict on Jim Graham's reprimand. Read »
Thies: Sequester This
Are you tired of hearing about sequestration? Let's just get the darn thing started and see what happens. Read »
Sherwood's Notebook: Convention Center Gets Hotel
The convention center's headquarters hotel comes together. Read »
Thies: Cheap Shot From WaPo Columnist
Washington Post columnist Colby King blames tainted politicians for social ills. Read »
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McAuliffe Addresses Criticism Over Business Record
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Decoding the DC Council At-Large Race
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Va. Senate Passes Landmark Transportation Bill
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Push for In-Person Visits at D.C. Jail
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Va. Dems Want McDonnell to Investigate Voter Lines
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Voting Line Investigation Requested in Pr. William Co.
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Maryland Ballot Initiatives: What You Need to Know
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Crowd Enthusiastic at GMU Romney Rally
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Mitt Romney One-on-One in Springfield
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Virginia Senate Debate: Same-Sex Marriage
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Virginia Senate Debate: Why Should Allen Get Second Chance?
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Virginia Senate Debate: Health Care Reform
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Virginia Senate Debate: Fewer Tax Deductions
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Virginia Senate Debate: Romney's 47 Percent Comment
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Va. Senate Debate Opening Statements
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It's Business as Usual for Vincent Gray
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DC Residents' Reactions to Mayor's Scandal
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Gray Fights Back
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Julie Carey
News4 Virginia Reporter
Julie Carey is a News4 reporter focusing on Virginia issues and politics.
Chris Gordon
News4 Maryland Reporter
Chris Gordon is a legal analyst and reporter for NBC4, focusing on Maryland.
Domenico Montanaro
NBC News Political Reporter
Domenico Montanaro is an NBC News Political Reporter, analyst for NBC News' First Read and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
Mark Murray
NBC News Deputy Political Director
Mark Murray is the NBC News Deputy Political Director, NBC News First Read analyst and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
Tom Sherwood
News4 Political Reporter
Tom Sherwood is a reporter for News4 specializing in politics and the D.C. government.
Perry Stein
First Read-DMV Contributor
Perry Stein is D.C.-based journalist from Miami. She has written for The Miami Herald and The Wall Street Journal.
Chuck Thies
First Read DMV Contributor
Chuck Thies is a political analyst and consultant. His columns appear every Tuesday and Thursday on First Read DMV. He co-hosts "DC Politics" on WPFW, 89.3 FM.
Chuck Todd
NBC News Political Director
Chuck Todd is the NBC News Political Director, host of “The Daily Rundown” on MSNBC and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
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