?Mr. Fenty's defeat could send a discouraging signal to other big-city mayors considering far-reaching education overhauls.?
?Michael J. Phillips and Stephanie Branchero, Wall Street Journal
?Washington Mayor's Defeat Clouds School Overhaul,? The Wall Street Journal
54%
Percent of African-American Democrats who thought Rhee's performance was a reason to vote against Fenty, compared with a quarter who thought her efforts were a reason to support him.
?Fenty Lesson: Mayors May Pass On School Reform,? National Public Radio