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...this raises the question: Is a candidate automatically more qualified to represent people of the same race? The recent controversy in Newark, where some African-Americans have criticized the new mayor as “not black enough,” offers an interesting case study. Some felt that Cory Booker should not serve as mayor of Newark (54 percent black) because he was raised in a predominantly white suburb of New Jersey. Booker has had to prove his commitment to the city and its residents, especially by trying to decrease the crime rate, since he took office three months...
...Playing the Victim in Louisiana Democrat William Jefferson is a target of a federal corruption investigation and not welcome in his own party. But with the backing of New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, he may just win reelection
...Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino said in a press release Monday that there has been a “dramatic decrease in crime” in Lowell during Davis’ tenure...
...Mayor of Boston continuously ignores the concerns of the community as we talk about diversity in new leadership positions,” Alkins said...
...Playing the Victim in Louisiana Democrat William Jefferson is a target of a federal corruption investigation and not welcome in his own party. But with the backing of New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, he may just win reelection