Though Frances is right that nothing would give definitive answers at this point – it all still rests on the rather large assumption that the original Globe story was based on Ladner’s copy, and not one of the umpteen other copies that would have been floating around city hall and that could have been leaked by a number of staffers

I’m afraid, sadly, that it’s too late for measured consideration of the umpteen other serious issues at city hall, school board and parks that might have caused voters to choose one way or another.

And among others, we have our three former Mayors to especially thank for ensuring this was the only story that dominated the final week of the election – great job, guys!

Can’t imagine who that might be”

If you are implying Sullivan is involved, may I ask how exactly? He can hardly hold papers as is. I don’t imagine he has the dexterity to steal documents or the stealth to plant them in someone’s office. He is in a wheelchair remember? Plus, why would he plant them in Lee’s office, one of his most loyal supporters, and not in one of opposition councilor’s offices.

The idea that some Joker-like character is behind this, whose only motivation is to cause chaos, is pretty bizarre.

Haven’t you noticed there is an election going on? It would seem like the simpler explanation is that the leak was politically motivated. So the question is… who benefited?

I am going to take a wild guess and say no councilor is going to want Cecelia to be there assistant next term…

And if the saga really was a Tom Wolfe novel(la), I think it might be titled:

“Bonfire Of The Inanities!”

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