The Final (Really) Mayoral Debate

Remember when WUSA 9 called that screamy cross-talkathon they did Wednesday night the "Now or Never" Debate? Supposedly, that was because it was the last Democratic debate before the primary election. Well that may be technically true, but it wasn't the last opportunity for the candidates -Democrat or otherwise - to make their pitch to the voters. Last night, 6th & I hosted The Very Last Debate, moderated by WCP's Will Sommer, featuring Tommy Wells, Rita Jo Lewis, Vincent Orange, Andy Shallal, and Jack Evans. Cameo appearances were made by Muriel Bowser and Vince Gray, who showed up about 10 and 5 minutes before the end of things, respectively. Your humble FishbowlDC editor was in the audience, tweetin' away. Check out the blow-by-blow, in all its gory detail, after the jump. (Photo: Andy Shallal speaks at 6th & I Synagogue) Allow me to lay the scene: The synagogue was hot. The people disgruntled and eager to yell. The Mayor is no where in sight. WCPs Will Sommer: don't get rowdy y'all! Tell that to the Evans supporter with the bull horn! — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 27, 2014 The opening statements commence, they are all fairly boring. The crowd loves tommy wells! #DCdebate — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 Tommy wells doesn't want to BE mayor, he wants to do thing AS mayor. Ah. #DCdebate — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 Shallal: Homeless shelter at DC General is a "hellhole", "chicken coop" — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 Andy Shallal really stuck it to the Interfaith Council for trying to turn DC into a theocratic state. Shallal with a smackdown of the Interfaith Council! Booyah! — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 Shallal doesn't want DC to turn into Egypt. Tommy Wells is dodging the question...#DCdebate — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 Wells: racism ends when parking ceases to be a problem. Therefore, never. #DCdebate — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 The transportation segment was actually about race and income inequality. Did you know, Jack Evans has been around so long, he invented bicycles. #DCdebate — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 I actually just made that up. Jack Evans is old, but not that old. Note to Jack Evans: Maybe don't compare yourself to Dukakis if you're trying to win a democratic primary. #DCdebate — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 That, I did not make up. Evans really said he looked like Michael Dukakis in a tank when he wears a bike helmet. Orange hammering Wells on that bike lane in front of metropolitan Methodist church . #DCdebate — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 Shallal: has bikes the most -sez it's too dangerous to bike now. "Painting a bike on the road does not make it safe!" — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 I think this tweet is supposed to be saying that Shallal claimed to be the most avid biker of all the candidates -but that he doesn't actually bike in the city anymore cuz it's too dangerous. Clearly trying to win over the wimpy worry-wart demographic. Also bowser's here now. Still no sign of gray tho #DCdebate — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 Then we heard what may have been protesters. Or group sex. Or maybe a ghost. Sounds like yelling outside - maybe moaning? — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 Gray just showed up. #DCdebate pic.twitter.com/SazoiCRIxf — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 Oh, it was probably people yelling at this guy. People just groaned at mayor gray when he took credit for the reduction in employment rate #DCdebate — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 Welcome mayor gray. Now for closing statements... #DCdebate — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 Poor Vince Gray didn't get much time to speak. He looked real sad about it. NOT! He always looks like he's ordering a death squad to kill your family. Libertarian Candidate Bruce Majors may not be on the stage, but he is at the debate! #DCdebate pic.twitter.com/2UUaVi7wte — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 Bruce mostly organized bumper stickers and campaign literature throughout the debate. Also, he says David Catania is a IINO (Independent in Name Only) -pretty much a Democrat. We both fell asleep at one point. Gray jokes about showing up late, right before closing statements: "thanks for having me. I'm pretty exhausted now...." #DCdebate — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 Ha ha. Yeah real funny Vince -just mock all the angry, hot people five days before an election... And it's over! now to beat a hasty retreat before the crowd... — Patrick Tutwiler (@TutwilerTweets) March 28, 2014 Overall, I'd give this debate a So-So. If you like slow, boring things, you may like it. Otherwise, you should probably just go see NOAH.

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The Final (Really) Mayoral Debate

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