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Preliminary findings

Handicapping the 15-headed horse race that is Boston's at-large City Council election
Even knowledgeable City Hall insiders know they're better off scratching lotto tickets than wagering on Boston politics.
By CHRIS FARAONE  |  August 12, 2009
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Curb Your Enthusiasm

Hopes of big Boston Election Day turnout fade. Good news for Menino?
Nine months ago, on the heels of the Obama-assisted deluge at the polls, political observers anticipated mayoral fever triggering huge voter turnout in the Hub this fall. Now, as the race has so far been a bust, they are downgrading their expectations.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN  |  July 29, 2009
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Campaign Trail of Tears

Menino's challengers look to capitalize on tragedy. Plus, council candidates try to meet the tougher new ballot requirements — set by an incumbent.
Mayoral candidates Michael Flaherty and Sam Yoon have looked a little like ambulance chasers of late, seizing on two recent tragedies for political gain.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN  |  May 20, 2009
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Swan song for Southie?

As circumstances have changed for Irish Bostonians, the political talent pool in South Boston has dried up. Plus, voting a black slate?
South Boston is famous for producing politicians the way Detroit is known for manufacturing automobiles.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN  |  April 22, 2009
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For Boston City Council

Plus, a lesson from the Red Sox
Boston’s 13 city councilors — especially the four members elected at-large — hold high-profile jobs.
By EDITORIAL  |  October 31, 2007
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Murphy’s big tent

In his bid for re-election, city councilor Stephen Murphy has collected a combustible group of allies, from Dapper to Deval
In the past few years, Murphy has recast himself to reflect the changing city.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN  |  October 17, 2007
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The rumor mill

So far, the race for Boston City Council is all talk and no action
The energy in this year’s at-large race for Boston City Council is not to be found on the campaign trail.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN  |  September 05, 2007
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Seeking council

Could Felix be in trouble?
Several factors have some wondering whether progressive Felix Arroyo may be the most vulnerable at-large incumbent this coming November.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN  |  April 04, 2007
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Go for the gelt

Romney woos the jews. Plus, The Mass GOP fails to anoint a leader; negative funding in ’06; and a slow start to the at-large city council field
Much has been made of how Mitt Romney has been courting evangelical-Christian support for his presidential ambitions. But Romney is also seeking friends — and, more important, money — among Jews.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN  |  January 10, 2007

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