Debate, Mr. Mayor

The Unchosen One doesn't see any particular reason to vote for Maura Hennigan, but says that's partly due to Tom Menino's refusal to hold more than two sorta-debates:

... As long as Menino avoids direct confrontation he should be able to win re-election. However, this is NOT the way to run for office. The purpose of government is to serve the people and in order to choose the right person the public needs an opportunity to view the candidates side-by-side. Any politician that fails in that is not forthcoming enough to hold public office.