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The not-so-sweet science of Revere politics

Fists-up tradition fuels calls for change

George Rotondo has called Revere's political culture 'incestuous.' He said, 'It's more than unique [to Revere], it's absurd.' George Rotondo has called Revere's political culture 'incestuous.' He said, 'It's more than unique [to Revere], it's absurd.'
By Peter Schworm
Globe Staff / June 6, 2009

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REVERE - City officials are routinely threatened, their cars and homes vandalized by angry residents or disgruntled city workers. Political challengers report similar intimidation, and even ordinary citizens fear reprisal if they speak out against entrenched leaders. (Full article: 1038 words)

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