Campaign notes: The perpetual mayor; Yancey not a liar

Tom Menino, who once said he would serve only two terms, might be looking toward 2009. At least, he hasn't ruled it out, not even after seeing those ambivalent poll numbers.

A healthcare-workers union will spend $100,000 to help re-elect Menino. Given that he'll win in a landslide, isn't there something better they could do with their money?

The Phoenix calls at-large council candidate Matt O'Malley the best candidate nobody's heard of because of his progressive views on most issues.

City Councilor Charles Yancey is not a liar, Police Commissioner Kathleen O'Toole is forced to admit. At issue: weekly reports the PD is supposed to be filing with City Hall.