Word: flynn
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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None of the councilors in these wards seemed absolutely satisfied with Flynn. But many constituents and politicians said they have seen marked progress by Flynn on minority issues...
...overwhelming electoral success last month by incumbent Mayor Raymond L. Flynn in Boston's predominately Black sections indicates that the white Irishman has managed to build a citywide coaltion...
Political observers said the ability of Flynn into reach out into minority communities represented the first time a politician of Irish-ancestry has managed to attract substantial Black support...
Primarily Black sections of Boston, such as Dorchester and Roxbury, demonstrated overwhelming confidence for Flynn in the September 22 preliminary election to the tune of 90% of the popular vote. Flynn won bigger in the predominantly Black wards of these districts than in his own home ward...
...when Flynn first ran for office, his principal opponent was Melvin H. King, a Black politician from South Boston. This time his opponent, city Councilor Joseph Tierney, was much less formidable, especially in these Black areas...