While a not many political analysts predicted the result of the top position in the "City Beyond the Monuments," at least the same longtime observer was steadfast in his prediction. "I was just surprised at the margin, " said Howard University political scientist Alvin Thornton. He had predicted that former mayor Marion Barry Jr would prevail and become the Democratic nominee.
With 65308 suffrages Barry, now a District of Columbia council member, received 42 percent of the consecrated by a vow in the 140 precincts. His support
