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13th Suffolk State Rep Candidate Dan Hunt Embraces Sleazy Politicians

February 5, 2014 By seamusromney 8 Comments

Dan Hunt, the establishment favorite in the campaign to replace Boston Mayor Marty Walsh in the State House, has received some support that might have convinced me to like him. I love Senator Linda Dorcena Forry, who attended his kickoff … [Read more...]

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Walczak Promises to Ramp Up Boston

June 18, 2013 By massmarrier 5 Comments

Bill Walczak’s true believers are just that. He’s one of the dozen running for mayor of Boston. His supporters (and he) point to his phenomenal, 4-decades-long record of making things happen and even doing the unlikely or seemingly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: boston, campaign, Codman, development, dorchester, education, election, mayor, schools, Walczak

Lawton corners labor support in 5th Suffolk Rep Race in Dorchester and Roxbury

September 5, 2010 By galoob Leave a Comment

Barry Lawton, the Boston schoolteacher running for State Representative in the Fifth Suffolk District (Dorchester/Roxbury), has racked up labor endorsements. Barry has the backing of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, the Greater Boston Labor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: dorchester, fifth-5th-suffolk, garrison, henriquez, lawton, roxbury

Henriquez Ready for the 5th Tough Trio

August 31, 2010 By massmarrier Leave a Comment

As the youngest of the four Dems seeking the vacant seat at 33, Henriquez says he is "old enough to connect and at the age I can challenge my peers to be civilly active." Listen in as he describes the interplay between his three major … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 5th-suffolk, crime, democrats, dorchester, election, henriquez, jobs, legislature, primary, roxbury, safety, schools

Mike McGee Thanks Wallace for Years of Service

March 3, 2010 By mikemcgee Leave a Comment

"I want to thank Representative Brian Wallace for his years of service to the community both as State Representative and as director of the Boys and Girls Club.  He is someone who cares deeply about this community and has been a fine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: brian-wallace, dorchester, fourth-suffolk-district, massachusetts, michael-mcgee, south-boston, state-representative

Democrat Michael McGee Kicks Off 2010 With Service Event At Paraclete Foundation

January 29, 2010 By mikemcgee Leave a Comment

“A priority for this campaign is to bring everyone in our neighborhood together to achieve a common goal of serving the community. I am inspired by the volunteers who spent their Saturday helping the Paraclete, an afterschool program … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: dorchester, fourth-suffolk-district, massachusetts, michael-mcgee, paraclete, south-boston, state-representative

Michael McGee of South Boston Announces Candidacy for State Representative

November 17, 2009 By mikemcgee 21 Comments

"I am running for State Representative for the Fourth District of Suffolk County.  I am excited about the opportunity to represent you, to work alongside you, and to work for you in our neighborhood and on Beacon Hill.  I love our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: dorchester, fourth-suffolk-district, massachusetts, michael-mcgee, south-boston, state-representative

Dorchester One Stop Portal for 09 Boston Elections

July 8, 2009 By judy-meredith Leave a Comment

I am really enjoying the brand new "one-stop portal for all the news you need on the 2009 Boston elections" from the Dorchester Reporter, my adopted* hometown paper.And it's not just for Dot Rats! This came in this morning from the Lit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 09-boston-elections, dorchester, lit-drop

Deval Patrick promotes mediocrity

August 20, 2008 By warrior02131 3 Comments

Hi All: I just received a notice in the mail from my present State Representative Willie Mae Allen that promotes a fundraiser for her on September 3rd. 2008. It states that the special guest will be Governor Deval Patrick. What gives? Far … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 6th-suffolk, boston, dorchester, hyde-park, massachusetts, mattapan, roslindale, state-represenatative

Is the 5th Suffolk District Race Picking Up?

August 28, 2006 By zfactor1981 1 Comment

What is going to come of this race. With two opponents in the Primary, it will be interesting to see if Owens (a career candidate) and Cruz(a relative unknown except for the occasional campaign poster you see around) have enough of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: althrea-garrison, boston, dorchester, marie-st.-fleur, roxbury, roy-owens, severiano-cruz, state-representative

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OPINION: Despite the governor's shortcomings -- most recently, the rollout of the COVID vaccine -- none of the state's Democrats show any interest in challenging him in 2022. https://wbur.fm/3k9W2nf

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OPINION: Despite the governor's shortcomings -- most recently, the rollout of the COVID vaccine -- none of the state's Democrats show any interest in challenging him in 2022. https://wbur.fm/3k9W2nf

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