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Who won the Democratic DC mayoral debate? Experts discuss
Experts weigh in on who they believe won the Democratic primary debate for mayor.
WASHINGTON - Councilwoman Janeese Lewis-George, former councilman Kenyan McDuffie, and Gary Goodweather took the stage at Georgetown University Monday night to debate their plans for public safety, affordability, and education.
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Democratic strategist Kevin Walling says Lewis-George was the clear winner.
"She spoke directly to the folks at home, and she made those convincing arguments," said Walling.
Lewis-George, the current frontrunner, focused her rhetoric on affordability, while McDuffie emphasized his plans for public safety as a former prosecutor. Republican strategist Melik Abdul says both candidates made their points, but says McDuffie was able to ride the wave of teen takeovers to advance his argument.
"When it comes to public safety, Kenyan McDuffie just did a much better job than Janeese Lewis-George," said Abdul.
What's next:
Primary elections will be held on June 16.