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I agree that Kenyon is the best candidate. He is smart, progressive, and proposes real solutions. I think, though, that we have to be careful not to get off track when discussing Delano Hunter's background.

Many people focus on the fact that Delano has been sued several times. By focusing on the filing of the lawsuits and not the actual outcome of the suits, we risk setting a standard that will harm good candidates in the future (not saying that Delano is a good candidate).

It's common for landlords to sue tenants in DC as soon as the rent is late due to the tenant friendly rental/eviction policies in DC. Thus, landlord-tenant suits often mean the person was late on rent (sometimes by only a few days), but the issue is often resolved by the first court date and dismissed.

To me, the issue is not that suits have been filed, but that judgments have been entered against him in the three rental cases and the credit card case. Other issues are his refusal to discuss the judgments against him, his ties to William Shelton (his campaign manager in his last race) who pleaded guilty to stealing ANC funds, and his anti-marriage equality views.

That said, I'm glad GGW's endorsement focused on the many positive things that Kenyon would bring to the seat, rather than focusing on negativity.

by PoliNerd on Apr 12, 2012 2:56 pm • link • report