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Mike DeBonis on Local Politics - Is Michelle Rhee becoming a Republican darling?

Mike DeBonis on Local Politics - Is Michelle Rhee becoming a Republican darling?

Is Michelle Rhee becoming a Republican darling?

By Mike DeBonis

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In her post-D.C. Public Schools career, former Chancellor Michelle Rhee has had no trouble whatsoever attracting attention to her new education reform ventures. And she's been getting the most attention from prominent elected Republicans.

Since leaving DCPS, Rhee has joined the transition team of new Florida Gov. Rick Scott (pictured) and has since agreed to continue on as an "informal adviser" to his administration. On Tuesday, she appeared at