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Why's the Detroit Mayoral Race Getting So Little Attention When So Much is On the Line?new

What's that you say? There's a mayor's race going on in Detroit? If this is news to you, or if you are vaguely aware that a mayoral primary will be held Aug. 4, but have no clue about the quintet of challengers vying to unseat newly elected incumbent Dave Bing, you can be forgiven.
Metro Times  |  Curt Guyette  |  07-28-2009  |  Politics

The Rise and Fall of Kwame Kilpatricknew

The tragic-comic tale of the mayor of Detroit.
Metro Times  |  Curt Cuyette, W. Kim Heron and Sean Bieri  |  09-16-2008  |  Politics

Get Out the Butter; Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is Toastnew

Friday's double-whammy of a total ban on travel outside the tri-county area and Attorney General Mike Cox's announcement that new felony charges are being filed against Detroit's mayor are the final nails in his political coffin. As far as we're concerned, the question isn't, "Can he survive?" No, all that remains to be seen is when the exit comes, and by what means.
Metro Times  |  Staff  |  08-12-2008  |  Politics

The Drive to Oust Detroit's Mayor Picks Up Speednew

The recall campaign has a total of 180 days to gather nearly 57,000 valid signatures to get the measure on the ballot. But, to qualify for the November election, those names have to be submitted by Aug. 1.
Metro Times  |  Curt Guyette  |  07-22-2008  |  Politics

As Obama Rises, Detroit Lacks a Leader Who Can Deliver Him Votesnew

For Obama to win Michigan he needs a huge turnout in Detroit to offset McCain's outstate support -- but at this point a divided Detroit does not bode well for Obama's chances.
Metro Times  |  Larry Gabriel  |  06-24-2008  |  Politics

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