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11. Doesn't have to be in Barry's ward. Barry's constituency isn't limited to residents of his ward.

Thu Apr 5, 2012, 04:37 PM

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STILL an idiot! elleng Apr 2012 #1

And still winning. Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #4

Right. He does have a constituency, elleng Apr 2012 #5

What does that tell you? demosincebirth Apr 2012 #8

one of the things it tells me is that gentrification proceeds apace. HiPointDem Apr 2012 #9

No 'affluent newcomers' likely in Barry's precincts, elleng Apr 2012 #10

Right, but those in his ward are the only ones who can vote for him, elleng Apr 2012 #12

Yes, his political power is related to his larger constituency. elleng Apr 2012 #15

I'm guessing an Asian guy sharp_stick Apr 2012 #2

"This isn't the high quality crack I'm used to!" nt Snake Alchemist Apr 2012 #3

Run of the mill hate monger. Bluenorthwest Apr 2012 #7

Further proof WilliamPitt Apr 2012 #13

Would you consider that progress? I would consider it... joeybee12 Apr 2012 #17

He is a crackhead after all. MrSlayer Apr 2012 #18