The city of Baltimore has agreed to pay the family of Freddie Gray $6.4 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit, and soon six police officers who are charged in Gray’s death will go on trial. Meanwhile, the mayor of Baltimore will not seek another term in that office:
Five months after Baltimore erupts in rioting after death of Freddie Gray, mayor says she won't seek re-election: http://t.co/RJwwbqUDSC
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 11, 2015
Rawlings-Blake claimed that she’d rather be “focused on the city’s future” instead of campaigning for re-election. What’s next for her?
Mayor Safe Space For Rioters doesn't want to run Baltimore anymore. Back to Oberlin? https://t.co/yDFG4sZD84
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 11, 2015
We remember those safe spaces for “those who wished to destroy” all too well.
@michellemalkin She will probably end up on Al Sharptons payroll.
— Laurie D (@LolosInTheHouse) September 11, 2015
That’s not outside the realm of possibility.
https://twitter.com/hellixmarcelius/status/642349303915085825
@michellemalkin @AP Her work here is done.
— Erika (@sit2knit) September 11, 2015
@michellemalkin reality kicked her in the butt and showed her how WOEFULLY unqualified and incompetent she really is…
— Will. Power (@KIR_bigg50) September 11, 2015
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https://twitter.com/Major_Skidmark/status/642347746628800513
@michellemalkin That should be a decision that was already made for her by the community.
— Ben (@benhod85) September 11, 2015
According to Rawlings-Blake, she could be re-elected:
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, noting she hasn't lost an election since middle school, says she would have been re-elected http://t.co/STngRmVKpw
— Sam Levine (@srl) September 11, 2015
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