Michelle Wu’s PR team blames ‘right wing outrage’ for holiday party firestorm

Michelle Wu’s PR team blames ‘right wing outrage’ for holiday party firestorm

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s panicky PR team sprang into action to deflect criticism of her holiday party excluding white elected officials last year, labeling it a “viral right wing controversy” and quickly trying to arrange interviews with favorable media, emails show. The emails obtained in a public records request give a glimpse into Wu’s communications … Read more

Michelle Wu follows familiar playbook in blaming others for problems

Michelle Wu follows familiar playbook in blaming others for problems

First, ignore. Then deny and dismiss. Then blame others. This is Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s playbook for responding to a crisis or controversy. After taking an international drubbing over her holiday party excluding white elected officials, Wu is now blaming her political enemies for leaking the exclusive party invitation – ignoring the real issues the … Read more

Boston City Hall roiled by email party invitation for ‘electeds of color’ sent to all

Boston City Hall roiled by email party invitation for ‘electeds of color’ sent to all

A Wu administration official, on behalf of the mayor, mistakenly sent all Boston city councilors an email Tuesday inviting them to a holiday party that was meant exclusively for “electeds of color,” prompting an apology and mixed reactions. Denise DosSantos, the mayor’s director of City Council relations, told the body’s “honorable members” that, “on behalf … Read more