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Linda Morad – Linda is a top-notch leader trapped in a City Council. There are few people in the area that I would recommend for Mayor, State Senate/Representative or even congress. She received the most votes in 2013 and the second most votes in 2015 in the at-Large City Council elections.
While being Republican in New Bedford can immediately hurt your chances of winning any election, it would actually help her. As mentioned, she finishes first or second in total votes for the at-Large races with most people knowing her political party.
Governor Baker is the most popular governor in the United States and has shown that he is willing to endorse candidates in local elections. He endorsed Jill Marie Ussach in the special Ward 3 election just a few months ago. Additionally, Keiko Orrall is now the Republican National Committee Woman. She is just down the road in Lakeville with strong ties to New Bedford and could be a strong advocate. Money is what would be needed to defeat Jon Mitchell and having a party behind you would help with that.
Additionally, I’m certain she’s learned a lot from her failed run for mayor in 2011 and could use the experience to perform better in 2017.
Linda has pulled nomination papers with the intent to run for re-election for at-Large City Council, but that doesn’t mean she can’t change her mind.
