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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

DC Mayor Loses/ Michelle Rhee’s Future On the Line � Larry Miller's Blog

DC Mayor Loses/ Michelle Rhee’s Future On the Line � Larry Miller's Blog

DC Mayor Loses/ Michelle Rhee’s Future On the Line

Vincent Gray defeated Adrian Fenty last night in the closely watched mayoral race in Washington DC. Michelle Rhee has indicated she might leave under a Gray administration. Gray has been critical of many of her slash and burn education policies. This is a defeat for the predominant “reform” movement in education.

Following is a statement from a DC blogger.

What would happen to Michelle Rhee with Vincent Gray as Mayor?

Despite the call of many of his supporters to replace her as soon as he is elected Mayor, D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray was noncommittal the other day when asked what role Michelle Rhee would play in his administration.

“She’s apparently getting married later this year,” Gray said. “Her spouse obviously can’t move here. So the