Since the release of The Washington Informer profile about Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) , the chorus of voices against her reelection bid has gotten louder, with two of the delegate’s office alumni— Donna Brazile and D.C. Councilmember Robert White (D-At large)— publicly requesting that the 88-year-old veteran lawmaker not seek another term in office.

Last week, White, a former Norton legislative aide and one-time mayoral candidate, launched his bid for Norton’s seat , shocking many voters and inciting questions about why he wouldn’t remain focused on D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s seat.

White said his pivot to Congress makes the most sense in the current moment.

“We’ve had the military turned on us, people being snatched in our city, and constant threats about the federal govern

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