Word: electioneer
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There thus appear to be no issues in Tuesday's election. But the voting will be an important indication of the speed and nature of progress in at least the next two years, especially if the CCA manages to win a clear majority in the Council or the School Committee
During election campaigns, the CCA endorses a slate of candidates for Council and School Committee, and backs up its endorsement with an efficient ward and precinct organization. At other times it watches the city government and prepares positons on specific issues to back up its election platforms.
PR: Proportional Representation, the Cambridge method of voting for Council and School Committee. A single ballot lists the names of all candidates in alphabetical order (there are no primary elections) and without regard to party affiliation or other endorsement. The voter marks his first choice with a 1, second choice...
This year's Cambridge municipal election is distressingly quiet. But beneath the veneer of a routine campaign--one with no live, city-wide issues, one in which no top candidates have spoken out too loudly on anything, and one in which the incumbents are highly favored to retain their seats...
In a plurality rather than PR election, the CCA maintains, the Irish minority of 30% could control the two governing bodies. On occasions, another large ethnic group, the Italians, might gain some representation. But the numerous other subgroups within the city, particularly the greater-Harvard, greater-Brattle St. area of...