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City politicians here in Cambridge fall almost exclusively into two categories: the traditional, neighborhood-based Independents, and the liberal affiliates of the Cambridge Civic Association (CCA...
...Noble's open scorn for Cambridge politicking and "party hacks" may turn her into a fringe candidate by alienating many of the CCA supporters that might otherwise vote for her because of her gay, white liberal image and her support of rent control--always the bottom-line litmus test of Cambridge politics...
Arthur S. Lipkin '68, a gay activist who teaches at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and works with Cambridge's Lavender Alliance gay and lesbian coalition, says he finds "troubling" Noble's avoidance of CCA affiliation, "because I find the CCA a fairly progressive, [although] not sacrosanct, organization...
...CCA candidates and supporters say they believe Vellucci's presence will hurt Toomey's chance for reelection because both of the Independent, prorent-control candidates draw strong support in East Cambridge. Walsh said he feels both candidates can win if Vellucci's popularity among rent-control activists draws votes away from the CCA...
...race include Independent Jane Sullivan, a six-year veteran of the school committee, Independent James McSweeney, who is running an expensive, high-profile campaign and Elaine Nobel, a former state representative and the first openly gay candidate for city office. Noble is not affiliated with the CCA or the Independents...