Fenty says no to GOP nomination

[The Hitman]

Source: Washington Post

Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) said Friday afternoon that he will not seek re-election as a Republican, even though he won the GOP nomination after more than 800 voters wrote in his name on their ballot in Tuesday's primary.

Repeating statements he made before he lost the Democratic nomination to D.C. Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray, Fenty said he plans to remain a Democrat. On Thursday, Fenty formally endorsed Gray in the mayor's race.

"Today's news of the Republican nomination is a recognition of the great progress this city has seen over the past four years," Fenty said. "While I am humbled by the nomination, I will not accept it. I believe the best days of the District of Columbia lay ahead, and I will work with Chairman Gray, the Democratic nominee, to ensure that the progress continues and this belief is realized."

After the Board of Elections confirmed earlier this morning that Fenty had won the GOP nomination with 822 write-in votes, it gave him until 4:30 p.m. to decide whether he would accept the nomination and switch parties.

Read more: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dc/2010/09/fenty_says_no_to_gop_nominatio.html

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Hahahaha! When was the last time you saw a sitting Democratic executive lose his primary but win the GOP nomination for his job?

[eleny]

1. Sounds like some GOP trickery

[Taverner]

2. That's why he's doing what he does

[The Hitman]

6. Nah

It's just that the GOP is DOA in DC

[RavensChick]

3. Looks like he's a sore loser after all.

Adrian, you did okay but it's time to turn the page and move on.

These repukes will do just about anything to get attention!

[The Hitman]

5. No

he's not a sore loser -- he endorsed Gray, the winner of the dem primary.

Seriously dude?

[wordpix]

4. wow, you can win a GOP nom for mayor in a big city with 822 write in votes?

:rofl: not many R's here at all, are there? :rofl:

[The Hitman]

7. In the nation's capital!

We are closest to the federal GOP leaders. We know best. Thats why none of us are them.

[Fearless]

8. Should've accepted the GOP nomination and just lost. n/t