Party time

TWO days before the preliminary round of voting to choose Boston’s next mayor, Greg and Katie Everett hosted a house party to introduce John Connolly to their friends and neighbours in the city’s North End. It was the 101st such party that Mr Connolly, a city councillor, had attended since May. He went to the 102nd and 103rd the same evening. In a close race with 11 other candidates, including one called Conley, it was not easy to stand out. It was harder still when all but one were Democrats (no Republican has won since 1926). Hence the parties, to meet voters in person.