Rafferty speculated that Decker is interested in coalition-building, and as such, might support her fellow native Cantabrigians, Independents Galluccio or Sullivan.
Winters also said that Decker might vote for these two, even if it angers part of her electoral base, which is largely female and would support a qualified female candidate.
"She's not afraid to go against the grain," Winters said.
Despite the usual backroom politicking that has been occurring, both Rafferty and Winters said they expect the mayoral race to be resolved relatively quickly.
"I'd be surprised if it goes on more than three to four weeks," Rafferty said. "There's no great ideological reason why someone should prolong this."
"None of the councillors want this thing to drag out," said Winters, who added that the behind-the-scenes maneuvering was taxing on councillors.
"It's a real kind of twisted balancing act," he said.
Besides the unsuccessful mayoral vote, Monday's inauguration--Cambridge's 29th under Plan E--was a festive affair.
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