Endless mayoral forums form plenty of impressions
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One of the unique features of this mayor’s race is just how many times the candidates see each other. It seems every community group, non-profit, or organization with a niche interest has held its own mayoral forum.
It’s made for some tired candidates, and some noticeable repetition from one forum to the next. Next Mayor Photographer Stephanie Aaronson has been to nearly 50 of the roughly 80 forums that have been held around town.
Click the audio above to hear her impressions of the candidates, including Jim Kenney’s flushed face, Lynne Abraham’s penchant for rapid blinking, and Doug Oliver’s smooth style.
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