INGERSOLL: Heated Mayor Race Shows How White Liberals Boxing Out Old Black People
The mayoral race in Washington, D.C. highlights a divide between older Black voters and younger white liberals. Kenyan McDuffie, a centrist candidate, is favored by older voters for his support of policing, while Janeese Lewis George, a self-identified Democratic socialist, appeals to younger, more educated voters. This dynamic raises concerns about the influence of transient populations on local governance and policy decisions.
- ▪Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George are the two main candidates in the D.C. mayoral race.
- ▪Polling indicates that older Black voters tend to support McDuffie due to his stance on policing.
- ▪Younger, more educated voters are leaning towards Lewis George, who advocates for a community approach to policing.
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Opinion INGERSOLL: Heated Mayor Race Shows How White Liberals Boxing Out Old Black People OPINION Left: (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) Right: (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for SPACEs in Action) Geoffrey Ingersoll Editor at Large May 21, 2026 10:20 AM ET May 21, 2026 10:20 AM ET Geoffrey Ingersoll Editor at Large Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Below is State of the Day, a morning newsletter by Daily Caller Editor-at-Large Geoff Ingersoll.
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