Thomas Anderson Advisory

LIVING AT-LARGE — More one-week-to-go coverage of the at-large council race: Tim Craig does a rundown for today’s Post, noting that Orange “has amassed a huge cash advantage over his opponents in the race to fill a council at-large seat,” with $134,000 banked. “In an interview, Orange said he will use the money for late mailings, ‘meals and transportation,’ as well as other staples of a District campaign. ‘We should come pretty close to spending it all,’ said Orange. ... Sekou Biddle (D-At Large), who was appointed by the D.C. Democratic State Committee in January to fill the council seat pending the special election, has out-fundraised Orange since March 11. Biddle reported taking in about $74,000, but high staff and consultant costs and an aggressive direct-mail campaign have left him with $25,000 in the bank. ... Orange’s cash advantage might pay dividends Tuesday. For example, Orange said he plans to have ‘two or three’ campaign workers at each of the 143 polling sites.” As of last night, 702 early ballots had been cast. And some city residents, including yours truly, received this striking BUD’SPAC mailer. Martin Austermuhle also runs through the numbers at Four26DC.com, and provides a general wrap-up at DCist.
SBOE PICKS — Jonetta Rose Barras offers her picks in the Sta


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