January 5, 2012 | 11:29 AM | By

Marion Barry On White Supporters, Critics

The Associated Press’ Ben Nuckols gives us this worthwhile read on D.C.’s political landscape ahead of Ward 8 Councilman Marion Barry’s re-election bid. There are a few notable mentions of the role race plays in D.C. politics, such as Council Chairman Kwame Brown saying, “everyone wants to automatically – because I’m young and black – assume that I’m just Marion Barry.” Barry also gives his thoughts on his white critics who can’t unseat him. Whites only make up about 3 percent of his ward.


“I have more white support than people say I do, but I don’t worry about that,” Barry said, referring to his ward. “That’s what frustrates some of these white people out here. They get frustrated, all worked up. They can’t do a damn thing to me or about me. Isn’t that funny?”

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