DC Mayor Adrian Fenty is accompanied by wife Michelle Fenty just outside the Newseum on 6th Street near Pennsylvania Ave. NW in Washington DC on September 1, 2010 where he will debate with Council Chairman Vincent Gray. Behind in most polls, the midday forum was one of Fenty's last opportunities to connect with large numbers of voters before the Sept. 14 Democratic primary.

DC mayoral candidate Council Chairman Vincent Gray supporters rally at the Newseum. Mayor Adrian Fenty and Vincent Gray are about to debate, two weeks before their crucial September 14 Democratic primary. The debate was held at The Newseum's Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty is accompanied by wife Michelle Fenty just outside the Newseum on 6th Street near Pennsylvania Ave. NW in Washington DC on September 1, 2010 where he will debate with Council Chairman Vincent Gray. Behind in most polls, the midday forum was one of Fenty's last opportunities to connect with large numbers of voters before the Sept. 14 Democratic primary. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Council Chairman Vincent Gray enters the Newseum on 6th Street near Pennsylvania Ave. NW in Washington DC on September 1, 2010 where he will debate with DC Mayor Adrian Fenty. The midday forum will be one of the last opportunities to connect with large numbers of voters before the Sept. 14 Democratic primary. Gray is ahead in most polls. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty and Council Chairman Vincent Gray debate two weeks before their crucial September 14 Democratic primary. The debate was held at The Newseum's Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty (right) and Council Chairman Vincent Gray (center) debate two weeks before their crucial September14 Democratic primary. The moderator Eugene Robinson (left) is an Associate Editor and columnist for The Washington Post. The debate was held at The Newseum's Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty (R) and Council Chairman Vincent Gray (L) debate two weeks before their crucial September 14 Democratic primary. The debate was held at The Newseum's Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty (right) and Council Chairman Vincent Gray (left) debate two weeks before their crucial September 14 Democratic primary. The debate was held at The Newseum's Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty (right) and Council Chairman Vincent Gray (left) shake hands after their debate two weeks before their crucial September 14 Democratic primary. The debate was held at The Newseum in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty (right) and Council Chairman Vincent Gray (left) shake hands after their debate two weeks before their crucial September 14 Democratic primary. The debate was held at The Newseum in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty (right) and Council Chairman Vincent Gray (left) shake hands after their debate two weeks before their crucial September 14 Democratic primary. The debate was held at The Newseum in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty supporters rally at the Newseum. Mayor Adrian Fenty and Vincent Gray have just finished a debate, two weeks before their crucial September 14 Democratic primary. The debate was held at The Newseum's Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

This supporter of DC Mayor Adrian Fenty is Phillip Miller. He stands near the entrance to the Newseum. Mayor Adrian Fenty and Vincent Gray have just finished a debate, two weeks before their crucial September14 Democratic primary. The debate was held at The Newseum's Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC mayoral candidate Council Chairman Vincent Gray supporters Aaron Quarles and John Joseph rally at the Newseum. Mayor Adrian Fenty and Vincent Gray are about to debate, two weeks before their crucial September 14 Democratic primary. The debate was held at The Newseum's Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC mayoral candidate Council Chairman Vincent Gray supporters Aaron Quarles and John Joseph rally at the Newseum. Mayor Adrian Fenty and Vincent Gray are about to debate, two weeks before their crucial September 14 Democratic primary. The debate was held at The Newseum's Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC mayoral candidate Council Chairman Vincent Gray supporters rally at the Newseum. Mayor Adrian Fenty and Vincent Gray are about to debate, two weeks before their crucial September 14 Democratic primary. The debate was held at The Newseum's Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty and Council Chairman Vincent Gray are about to debate, two weeks before their crucial September 14 Democratic primary. Here supporters of both candidates rally in front of the Newseum. The debate was held at the Newseum's Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty (right) and Council Chairman Vincent Gray (left) debate two weeks before their crucial September 14 Democratic primary. The debate was held at The Newseum's Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty (right) and Council Chairman Vincent Gray (left) debate two weeks before their crucial September 14 Democratic primary. The debate was held at The Newseum's Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty (right) and Council Chairman Vincent Gray (left) debate two weeks before their crucial September 14 Democratic primary. The debate was held at The Newseum's Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater in Washington DC on September 1, 2010. Among the topics discussed were unemployment, public safety and schools. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty (seated in the center) and Vincent Gray (left) begin their final debate, just days before their crucial September14 Democratic primary for DC mayor. The debate was held at at Tony and Joe’s Seafood Place on Washington Harbor in the Georgetown section of Washington DC on September 10, 2010. Also participating is a third mayoral candidate Leo Alexander seated on the right. Carol Joynt was the moderator. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty (seated in the center) and Vincent Gray (left) begin their final debate, just days before their crucial September14 Democratic primary for DC mayor. The debate was held at at Tony and Joe’s Seafood Place on Washington Harbor in the Georgetown section of Washington DC on September 10, 2010. Also participating is a third mayoral candidate Leo Alexander seated on the right. Carol Joynt was the moderator. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty (seated in the center) and Vincent Gray (left) begin their final debate, just days before their crucial September14 Democratic primary for DC mayor. The debate was held at at Tony and Joe’s Seafood Place on Washington Harbor in the Georgetown section of Washington DC on September 10, 2010. Also participating is a third mayoral candidate Leo Alexander seated on the right. (Photo by Jeff Malet)