(Washington Informer) — The D.C. mayor’s race has undergone a shift in recent weeks with the incumbent on the defensive in his bid for re-election and his primary challenger racking up endorsements across the board.
Washington insiders contend that D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty has lost touch with many District residents and his chief opponent, D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray (D), has managed to capitalize on the mayor’s weaknesses. Fenty, 39, Gray and former TV reporter Leo Alexander are considered viable contenders in the Sept. 14 Democratic Party nomination for mayor.