 The state’s Republican power couple – Stephanie and Ryan Fattman of Sutton – knows how to win elections. The trick appears to be to raise a lot of money, spend […]
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The Fattmans highlight the power of campaign cash
THE STATE’S Republican power couple – Stephanie and Ryan Fattman of Sutton – knows how to win elections. The trick appears to be to raise a lot of money, spend […]
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Rep. Dooley to run for state GOP chair
REP. SHAWN DOOLEY of Norfolk announced Monday evening that he is running for the chairmanship of the Massachusetts Republican Party as a candidate who can bridge the divide between the […]
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Bickford reelected to lead Mass. Democratic Party
GUS BICKFORD was overwhelmingly reelected to a second term as chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party in a Thursday night vote of the Democratic State Committee. Despite a scandal related […]
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Tran’s concession statement reflects his isolation
Sen. Dean Tran of Fitchburg posted a concession statement of sorts on Facebook over the weekend that seemed to capture the isolation he felt on Beacon Hill. Tran lost a […]
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Tran’s concession statement reflects his isolation
SEN. DEAN TRAN of Fitchburg posted a concession statement of sorts on Facebook over the weekend that seemed to capture the isolation he felt on Beacon Hill. Tran lost a […]
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Mass. Democratic Party chair candidates look toward 2022
With the 2020 election in the rearview mirror, the Massachusetts Democratic Party is gearing up for its next fight: to retake the governorship in two years. Speaking on the Codcast, […]
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Mass. Democratic Party chair candidates look toward 2022
WITH THE 2020 election in the rearview mirror, the Massachusetts Democratic Party is gearing up for its next fight: to retake the governorship in two years. Speaking on the Codcast, […]
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Baker, McDermott fight to retain control of sheriff’s post
TWO YEARS AGO, days after she stepped down in late 2018 as chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party, Kirsten Hughes landed on her feet at the Norfolk County sheriff’s office. […]
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Baker super PAC mixes up photo in mailer
WHEN YOU’RE sending out thousands and thousands of campaign mailers, mistakes can happen. A super PAC affiliated with Gov. Charlie Baker recently sent out a mailer plugging Republican Rep. Leonard […]
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Baker PAC spends more backing GOP candidates
A SUPER PAC with close ties to Gov. Charlie Baker poured another $373,000 into state races over the last several days, nearly all of it to support Republicans. The latest […]
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Five candidates vie for North Shore seat
Rep. Ted Speliotis of Danvers is stepping down after 23 years in office, and the race to replace him has become one of the most interesting in the state. Five […]
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5 candidates vie for North Shore seat
REP. TED SPELIOTIS of Danvers is stepping down after 23 years in office, and the race to replace him has become one of the most interesting in the state. Five […]
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Baker-affiliated PAC bypasses Sen. Tran
BOLSTERED BY A $150,000 donation from developer John Fish, a super PAC affiliated with Gov. Charlie Baker reported on Monday that it raised $652,500 since late August and spent more […]
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Galvin tones down his name-dropping
IN THE FACE of criticism from the State Ethics Commission, Secretary of State William Galvin has cut down on promoting himself by name in the informational voting material he prepares […]
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Markey didn’t reinvent himself, he was rediscovered
IN 1972, a 25-year-old Ed Markey came to the Massachusetts State House as a freshman state representative straight out of Boston College and BC Law. He was a product of […]
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Even basics in dispute on Right to Repair ballot question
MASSACHUSETTS VOTERS will be asked in November whether to update the Right to Repair law — but they may have a hard time wading through the complexities of a ballot […]
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Car manufacturers pool $25m to fight auto repair ballot question
THE NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE Â industry is ponying up huge sums of money to defeat a question on the Massachusetts ballot that would give independent auto repair shops the right to access […]
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Walsh plays hardball on Wu’s announcement
IT LOOKS LIKE the race for mayor of Boston is off to a testy start. City Councilor Michelle Wu called Mayor Marty Walsh as a courtesy on Sunday to tell […]
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Baker, a Republican, continues push for Democrats
REPUBLICAN GOV. Charlie Baker continued his push for Democrats on Thursday, personally sending out a tweet endorsing US Rep. Richard Neal in his primary fight with Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse […]
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As GOP holds convention, Baker-linked PAC backs Dems
AS REPUBLICANS hold their national convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, the leading Republican in Massachusetts appears to be going in a different direction, supporting Democrats and Republicans running for statewide […]
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Newspaper endorsements becoming scarce
Political endorsements, once considered part of every newspaper’s job description, are becoming a rarity. In Massachusetts, we’re one week away from primary day and many people have already voted by […]
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Second-guessing begins on Alex Morse allegations
HOLYOKE MAYOR ALEX MORSEÂ is fighting for his political future, amid allegations that he had sex with students attending the university where he taught. Now questions are being raised about what […]
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Second-guessing begins on Alex Morse allegations
Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse is fighting for his political future, amid allegations that he had sex with students attending the university where he taught. Now questions are being raised about […]