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Steve Lynch in Methuen

U.S. Representative Steve Lynch stopped in Methuen yesterday to talk with residents and supporters at Park Garden Apartments to talk about his candidacy for U.S. Senate. Rep. Lynch talked about his commitment to seniors, and Medicare and Social Security specifically. … Continue reading

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I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass. Barney Frank for Senate!

Barney Frank, in a morning appearance on Morning Joe, expressed his desire to be named to the interim U.S. Senate position by Governor Deval Patrick. He had indicated earlier that he would not want that slot, but he has changed … Continue reading

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No Runs, No Hits, No Errors

I watched the livestream of the Democratic debate at the University of Massachusetts Lowell last night and I was very impressed. I was happy to see a couple of Methuen students on the panel, including my friend Eunice Delice, who … Continue reading

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Setti Warren Wins Haverhill Straw Poll

Mayor Setti Warren won a big victory today at the Haverhill Democratic Committee straw poll, where he won over 46% of the overall vote. Mayor Warren spoke to the assembled Democrats, joining fellow candidates Bob Massie, Tom Conroy, Marisa Defranco, … Continue reading

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Massachusetts Mayors Endorse Setti Warren

Eight Massachusetts Mayors have endorsed the candidacy of Newton Mayor Setti Warren for United States Senate. Mayor Warren is an outstanding candidate who understands the issues facing localities in Massachusetts. His resume and background, in my view, make him ideally … Continue reading

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Setti Warren for U.S. Senate

Newton Mayor Setti Warren announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate today, releasing a video giving voters some background on him, as well as what he see as differences in philosophy between him and Senator Scott Brown. Mayor Warren has compiled … Continue reading

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The Senate Race Tightens Up

The race for U.S. Senate has tightened, according to the latest Rasmussen survey, with Republican Scott Brown pulling within nine points of A.G. Martha Coakley. Rasmussen had a couple of tidbits that caught my eye. Both candidates get better than … Continue reading

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The Duke Weighs In

Former Governor Michael Dukakis threw his support this weekend behind Congressman Michael Capuano in the Democratic primary for the United States Senate. Michael Dukakis still has a strong following in the Democratic Party, and I believe the Dukakis endorsement will … Continue reading

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Steve Lynch Endorses Mike Capuano

The endorsement of Mike Capuano by Congressman Steve Lynch in South Boston.

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Senate Passes Interim Bill

The Massachusetts Senate yesterday gave approval to the bill allowing Governor Deval Patrick to appoint an interim U.S. Senator pending the special election to fill the vacancy. The vote in the State Senate was 24-16, with eleven Democrats joining the … Continue reading

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