Robin Ficker Quiet

For the first time since . . . anyone can ever recall, Republican Robin Ficker is quiet--something many might label Democrat Craig Rice's first accomplishment as councilmember-elect. I knew I liked the guy. Ficker now trails Rice by 41% to 59%.

Essay Question 1: Ficker constantly claimed that Rice would raise taxes if elected. Does Rice's election mean that there is a mandate for new taxes? Discuss.

Essay Question 2: Should David stop blogging when he starts writing essay questions based on the musings of Robin Ficker and taking his ideas seriously?