Tuesday, October 5, 2010

PostPartisan - Are Michelle Rhee and Vincent Gray playing chicken?

PostPartisan - Are Michelle Rhee and Vincent Gray playing chicken?

Are Michelle Rhee and Vincent Gray playing chicken?

My first question to D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee in the latest Post Opinion Leaders video centered on the elephant in the room -- namely, her future.

In the months leading up to the Sept. Democratic primary, Rhee was unabashed about her support of Mayor Adrian M. Fenty. She campaigned for him and spoke glowingly about how she was only able to do her job because of his support. How come, I wanted to know, she hasn't resigned or been fired by presumptive mayor Vincent C. Gray?

Rhee adroitly handled the question, saying it's too bad the dynamic