The political maneuvering of District congressional Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton can be breathtaking. She’s been known to brush aside her constituents’ desires, favoring her own or those of her beloved Democratic Party.
Last week, for example, she proudly announced her victory in pushing back efforts in the Senate to mandate a public vote on same-sex marriage. Yet, the majority of District residents — proponents and opponents — believe the issue should be placed on the ballot, according to a poll released earlier this year.
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