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Danny Johnson, chief of staff to Sen. Royal Bolling, Sr. (D-Boston), who lost a sticker campaign Thursday, said, "Never say never." But he added that, like Bolling, Graham has "not enough time" to publicize her campaign.
When Mayor Raymond Flynn could not convince seven people on the council to go for his candidate, incumbent Bolling, he decided to support Ianella over Casey. Casey charged that the Mayor's choice was based on sexism, saying, "Raymond Flynn has a problem with women."
Kavin, however, disagreed saying, "The councilors felt there was new leadership needed, and Bolling had already served two terms." Kavin also added, "Ianella is not necessarily a moderate. He has a very progressive record, while Bolling is not necessarily progressive."
Although the council has moved towards the left somewhat, Kavin warned against expecting a complete ideological shift. And Bolling said Ianella, who has served on the council since 1958, will not be much more progressive.
He also disagreed that Salerno's addition to the council will make it more progressive. "Thirteen independently thinking people will vote differently, depending on the particular circumstances. One vote is not necessarily going to prove one way or the other," Bolling said.