DC mayoral candidates pan Bowser’s relationship with Congress but have no friends in GOP
Washington, D.C. mayoral candidates Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie criticized current Mayor Muriel Bowser's relationship with Congress during a recent debate. Both candidates emphasized the need for stronger advocacy and collaboration with Congress, particularly in light of the Republican-controlled federal government. They expressed a commitment to building relationships across party lines to better serve the district's interests.
- ▪Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie are the leading candidates for D.C. mayor.
- ▪Both candidates criticized Mayor Muriel Bowser's approach to dealing with the Republican-controlled Congress.
- ▪The debate is significant as it precedes the June 16 primary election, which will likely determine the next mayor.
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Washington, D.C.‘s leading mayoral candidates, Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie, could not name one Republican member of Congress they have attempted to forge a working relationship with as they discussed their plans for advocating the district on the Hill. As a federal district and not a state, Washington has much of its locally written policy and governance ultimately under Congress’s jurisdiction. Washington’s mayor is unique among the nation’s mayors in its standing with Congress, as the district’s mayor typically must work with the chambers to advocate certain policies and budgetary issues that are ultimately approved.
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