> Anyone who can explain to a total dullard what exactly it means for detroit > to have the hip-hop mayor back in power? > > is this a good/bad thing? > > does a mayor have a lot of power in america?
I don't know exactly what it means, but I get the impression that Kilpatrick has a pretty bad reputation in some quarters. A few people I've spoken to allege that he's deeply corrupt + there are also rumours of violence and strong arm tactics. I recently saw photos of what appeared to be Kilpatrick assaulting a political colleague (can't find them at the moment though) + there seem to be various scandals brewing. On the other hand, one of his deputies (whose name I forget, sorry) seemed to play a key role in facillitating Fuse-In's 2 year contract with the City and pushing past some beaurocratic hurdles. I think it's hard to say for certain what's going on until some of the allegations reach the courts. I'm afraid that I don't follow Detroit's newspapers enough to have a firm handle on what they're saying about him.
