Local political analyst Glenn S. Koocher '71 said there are some "interesting scenarios," one of which includes first-time Councillor Braude being elected mayor.
Koocher said that Reeves is "obviously having a problem" voting for fellow progressive Born, and he might not be averse to voting for newcomer Braude.
"Reeves doesn't have a history with Jim Braude, so he doesn't have a reason not to like him," Koocher said.
Koocher said Braude is not encouraging the possibility, but it would allow the five progressives on the council--Born, Braude, Davis, Decker and Reeves--to stick together.
"No one would be embarassed if he emerged as a compromise candidate," Koocher said.
As always, the wild-card remains Reeves. As the council's senior member and acting mayor, he is now running the so-called "Ken Reeves Show" as he leads council and School Committee meetings, Koocher said, adding that Reeves dominates the discussion and takes a long time "to get from A to B."
Koocher indicated that Reeves will keep the voting process going as long as possible.
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