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 [Saundra Graham's sticker campaign] Original Airdate: 11/2/1988 Length: 00:03:21 Item Type: newstape - edited story master Go to full description for this item. Description : Abstract Deborah Wang reports that Saundra Graham (State Representative from Cambridge) lost the Democratic primary election to Alvin Thompson (candidate for State Representative) by a thin margin. Wang notes that Graham has a lot of support among Cambridge voters despite her loss in the primary election. Wang notes that Graham has decided to wage a sticker campaign to run against Thompson as an independent candidate in the election. Wang notes that there is no Republican challenger in the race. Wang interviews Graham about her loss in the primary election and about the sticker campaign. Wang's report includes footage of Graham going door-to-door to campaign and to explain the sticker campaign to voters. Wang interviews Thompson about the race. Thompson criticizes Graham for engaging in negative campaign tactics. Wang notes that sticker campaigns are seldom successful and that some voters seem confused about the process. Wang interviews Cambridge voters on the street about the race. Voters were not aware of Graham's sticker campaign. This tape includes additional footage of Graham campaigning in Cambridge and footage of Graham's campaign headquarters. Contributor : Reporter Deborah Wang
Subject : Keywords African American politicians Electioneering (Political campaigns) Subject : Personal Names Graham, Saundra Thompson, Alvin Wang, Deborah Subject : Geographic Locations Cambridge (Mass.) Type : Genre News - Television |
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