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Seeking A Vote On Vote For D.C.
D.C. Council member Carol Schwartz (R-At Large) and D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) join bill sponsors Rep. Thomas M. Davis III (R-Va.) and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.). The bill would give the District full voting rights in the House.
(By Nikki Kahn -- The Washington Post)
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The adviser said she had some material on the bill. "I will pass it on. It's in her yes-pile. Meaning, it didn't get tossed," she said, smiling.
Waldron then moved to the next level: Could she be a co-sponsor?
"If she approves of it," Mayer said.
Leaving the office, Waldron acknowledged his frustration.
"It's like a salesperson," he said. "Selling democracy."
And so few seemed to be buying.
At least he had one scheduled appointment, in the office of Rep. Tim Mahoney (D-Fla.).
"11:15 today?" said the aide at the front desk. She checked a computer. "I have it on the calendar for next week."
Waldron was 0 for 5 with the legislators. But it was worth the effort, he said.
"It's important D.C. has a vote in Congress," Waldron said.
