Sure, it’s way far out from the election, but never too early for a forum! Lee Leffingwell and Brewster McCracken laid out their platforms at a Democratic-backed forum this week, and the Hustle was there for posterity. (Not to mention the free grub.)

One note: Carole Keeton Strayhorn was supposedly scheduled to attend the forum; according to the planners, she canceled, but her campaign says they never signed-on in the first place. Stay tuned for the next thrilling episode of the Hust where she speaks on the matter …

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This article appears in February 20 • 2009.

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