Menino, Brett eye joint effort to aid Boston

The Boston Globe;  November 6, 1993 ;     580 words ......continue to be friends," Menino said. Brett returned favor, saying...resolution by Friday," he said. Brett and Menino, both headed on vacations...of the school dress code Brett proposed in the campaign, Menino joked, "That didn't do so...

Mayor's race Menino's to lose

The Boston Globe;  October 9, 1993 ;     700+ words ......Menino, is still running behind Menino. Brett, in fact, is both chasing and...is not likely, however, that Menino will allow Brett more than two or three key debates...the coalition met with both Brett and Menino. Although it was a virtual certainty...

Strike threat puts spotlight on Menino

The Boston Globe;  October 15, 1993 ;     688 words ......state Rep. James T. Brett is probably far enough...Acting Mayor Thomas M. Menino, even in the eyes of...strike alone would elect Brett, and Menino's campaign claims to...said she is leaning to Brett, said she believes Menino should reach out to...

HOW CHALLENGE FALTERED Strategy split, other woes held Brett back early

The Boston Globe;  November 4, 1993 ;     700+ words ......compounded by what Brett confidantes concede was Menino's masterful use of...impossible. To the public, Menino appeared too likable...inarticulate. Inside Brett's Dorchester headquarters...remained untapped by Menino in the general election, Brett advisers could only...

For Menino, little things mean a lot

The Boston Globe;  November 7, 1993 ;     700+ words ......friends of defeated Menino challenger Jim Brett speculated the BRA...campaign's roots, the way Menino swept across the wards not nailed down as Brett's base (white Dorchester...Switch 183 votes, Menino actually beats Brett in the half of Southie...

Brett, Wilkerson begin campaign to win Roxbury Candidate stumps for votes...

The Boston Globe;  September 26, 1993 ;     582 words ......her in backing Brett. Brett, she said, "is sharper than Menino. I think he's the type...celebration, said he met more Menino supporters than Brett backers. "Just from...people today, I'd say Menino has more support than Brett," said Saunders, who...

Menino offers housing plan; Brett tours 3 neighborhoods

The Boston Globe;  October 24, 1993 ;     537 words ......Section 8 housing, Menino charged that Brett's proposal to eliminate...Roxbury for granted." Brett's campaign dismissed Menino's housing plan as...believe that candidate Menino has converted into a housing advocate." Brett was joined yesterday...

Brett scoffs at Menino as failed mayor

The Boston Globe;  October 30, 1993 ;     307 words ......of the six-month campaign. Brett said Menino is a defender of the status...and undistinguished years," Brett said, referring to Menino's tenure as a district councilor...rhetoric and press releases." Brett said that Menino's July freeze in water rates...

Women voters favor Menino, poll says

The Boston Globe;  October 26, 1993 ;     641 words ......Menino more as a hedge against Brett than for Menino's own strengths. Menino's support...give her name. "I'm going for Menino because Brett has got Bulger behind him...with a broad grin. SIDEBAR: Brett vs. Menino: the gender gap A recent Boston...

Focus group of voters gets personal with Brett, Menino

The Boston Globe;  October 22, 1993 ;     686 words ......state Rep. James T. Brett and Acting Mayor Thomas M. Menino, lawyer Colette Manoil...campaign, whittled down to Brett and Menino. For lack of substantial...referring, for example, to Menino's support of abortion rights and Brett's opposition. The voters...

Brett raps Menino on past city budgets

The Boston Globe;  October 12, 1993 ;     424 words ......Standing in front of City Hall, Brett said Menino's committee had presided over...voted upon by the City Ccouncil. Brett said Menino's committee recommended cuts...cement walls of City Hall," Brett said. But Menino campaign manager Ann Maguire...

It's for real -- Mayor Menino Big victory over Brett cuts across all lines

The Boston Globe;  November 3, 1993 ;     700+ words ......must go." Of Brett, Menino said: "He has...fashion, to help Menino achieve success...Hall. Meanwhile, Brett followers, such...nearly 4-1 for Menino. Dorchester held strong for Brett, but Menino cut deeply into part of Brett's political base...

Mayor hopefuls take to streets Brett says Menino shares Flynn's faults

The Boston Globe;  October 31, 1993 ;     700+ words ......decade-long tenure at City Hall. Menino, Brett said, would only continue to...Italian-American enclaves. Again, Brett hit Menino's record as acting mayor -- the...cuttings and sending out letters," Brett said. Menino, though, continued to tout his...

Brett's uphill battle

The Boston Globe;  October 12, 1993 ;     700+ words ......on the table. Menino's handlers love it; Brett fumes. So Menino keeps talking...building lead. Brett has to shrug off endorsements of Menino by Councilors...tube, posit the Brett campers, and voters...begin to doubt Menino. The trouble with...

ELECTION DAY '93 Boston voters deliver verdict today on Brett and Menino...

The Boston Globe;  November 2, 1993 ;     700+ words ......is more important for Brett, the challenger, than Menino, because Brett's high voting base must...other parts of the city. Menino ran second to Brett in South Boston in the...the geographic bases of Menino and Brett. Minority vote: The turnout...