Boston Mayoral race: Menino makes pitch for fifth term

(NECN) – Tom Menino joins Jim Braude on Broadside to discuss his upcoming challenge in Boston’s mayoral race. Menino is already the longest serving mayor in city history, and is being challenged by three candidates. Despite criticism for his work on education, Menino says it has actually improved over his 16-year tenure. He discusses his plans for expanding charter schools, athletics. Menino says he still has the energy and the commitment to Boston, and that is why he should be picked for a fifth term.