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Melvin H. King, who opposed Flynn in the 1983 election, also said that Flynn's popularity rests with this public image. "Flynn is very good with the media. He's gotten the people to believe he's concerned and that he cares. The poor have some sense that he is promoting their interests," King said...
Some political observers attributed Flynn's successful public image to the contrast his administration provides to the allegedly corrupt one of his predecessor, Kevin White...
State Rep. Thomas M. Finneran (D--Boston) also said that Flynn is not isolated from his constituents. "Ray is consistent. He is not an isolated remote official. While you could respect Kevin White's ability to get things done, he was a recluse. Ray goes to every neighborhood. His style is a definite contrast...
While officials agree that Flynn is popular because of the caring, "hands-on" image he presents, they are skeptical about the efficacy of his administration...
...Flynn's term has had "more personality than administrational accomplishments," DiMasi said. "It's easier to do that in good times...