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Mayors-Elect Endorse Coakley

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Newton Mayor-Elect Setti Warren (joined by his opponent Ruth Balser) and Fall River Mayor-Elect Will Flanagan endorsed Martha Coakley for US Senate yesterday. http://www.heraldnews.com/news... It was the second endorsement gained by Coakley … [Read more...]

Suffolk Poll: Coakley Maintains Lead

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This may explain the urgency with which Mike Capuano's BMG supporters are spinning mannagate. http://www.bostonherald.com/ne... While the poll shows Coakley on a roll with 44 percent of the vote in the primary to succeed the late Sen. … [Read more...]

Open Letter to Steve Pagliuca

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Pagliuca says Romney got raw deal in '94 ads http://www.boston.com/news/loc... Hand-delivered Steve Pagliuca Pagliuca for US Senate 102 Mt. Auburn Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Dear Mr. Pagliuca: In 1994 I worked as a consultant to the Mass … [Read more...]

Coakley Doubles Fundraising Expection

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Martah Coakley raised over $2 million in 27 days for her U.S. Senate campaign. Attorney General Martha Coakley raised more than $2 million in the first month of the Senate race, her campaign said yesterday, an impressive figure that helps … [Read more...]

Incumbent Mayors Lose Primaries

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Two incumbent Mayors lost primaries tonight. Jim Harrington of Brockton and Edward "Chip" Clancy od Lynn finished second in their respective primary races. Clancy's second place finish was particularily stunning as the winner was a sticker … [Read more...]

Globe Poll: Support for Resort Casino

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A majority of respondents - 57 percent - said they support Patrick's plan for casino gambling in three locations in Massachusetts, a slight increase from previous Globe polls. The public overwhelmingly wants resort casinos, which Patrick … [Read more...]

Crowley Teaches Racial Profiling Class

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Cambridge Sgt. James Crowley has taught a class about racial profiling for five years at the Lowell Police Academy after being hand-picked for the job by former police Commissioner Ronny Watson, who is black, said Academy Director Thomas … [Read more...]

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