Brannum

The Post's editorial board wrote a piece about Brannum's request that was very critical, calling Brannum's accusations "half-baked" and stating "[l] et's hope reality sets in before there is real harm to education reform."

Washington Post Critics Now Yelling At Paper's Building (VIDEO) 2010

As for Mr. Robert Vinson Brannum, who has moved up a notch to occupy the top position of the organization, with an election challenge looming, a potential call for an investigation, and with questionable institutional support, it appears Chairman Brannum is off to a bumpy start.

Franklin Garcia: Ward 5 Democrats Seek Renewal With September Election Franklin Garcia 2011

The unofficial outcome of the September 26th elections give Air Force Veteran, and former 1st Vice Chair of the organization, Robert Vinson Brannum (86 votes), an overwhelming victory over his two rivals, former Chair Angel Alston (33 votes), and write-in candidate William Boston (27 votes).

Franklin Garcia: Ward 5 Democrats Seek Renewal With September Election Franklin Garcia 2011

Brannum said Monday that his support for Gray and his opposition to Rhee -- whom he has criticized in numerous blog posts as insensitive and autocratic -- were not factors in his decision to pursue the complaint.

D.C. agency to investigate complaint questioning ethics of school funding clause 2010

Say what you will about Brannum and his complaint, the campaign finance office found "reasonable cause to believe that a violation has occurred" and is now investigating.

DeMorning DeBonis: June 8, 2010 2010

Brannum ... requested that the D.C. Office of Campaign Finance investigate DCPS Chancellor Michelle Rhee's connection with the solicitation of private foundation grants to help fund the new teachers 'contract.

Washington Post Critics Now Yelling At Paper's Building (VIDEO) 2010

Brannum didn't take too kindly to that, so he went and affixed megaphones to the roof of his car, and well, here we are.

Washington Post Critics Now Yelling At Paper's Building (VIDEO) 2010

Brannum, president of the D.C. Federation of Civic Associations and a supporter of D.C. Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray's mayoral campaign, alleges that Rhee contrived to protect her job by accepting the leadership clause as a condition of the private funding -- constituting a direct personal financial benefit.

D.C. agency to investigate complaint questioning ethics of school funding clause 2010

It's a good thing no one told Brannum about Marc Thiessen!

Washington Post Critics Now Yelling At Paper's Building (VIDEO) 2010

Brannum then sent this response to the Post, which the paper reportedly heavily edited and published on their "All Opinions Are Local" page.

Washington Post Critics Now Yelling At Paper's Building (VIDEO) 2010