Barras: D.C. Democrats' wrecking ball

The D.C. Council may have a major problem. Anita Bonds, chairwoman of the Democratic State Committee, is determined to bring her historical baggage and flawed politics to the legislature struggling to regain the public’s trust and confidence.

Under Bonds, Democrats’ state organization has been a disaster. It has been cited with multiple campaign finance violations, forcing it to pay $8,000 in fines; some ward organizations were practically defunct; and elections for committee members have yet to occur, according to current and former members.