The passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy has international interest and grand impact for the nation and in Washington. Here, in Western Massachusetts, Ted Kennedy's passing has special poignancy and meaning.
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(AP) -- CHICAGO - Political columnist Robert Novak, who was a central figure in the Valerie Plame CIA leak case, has died after a battle with brain cancer. His wife of 47 years, Geraldine Novak, tells The Associated Press... [...]
(AP) -- BOSTON - Gov. Deval Patrick is insisting on cutting funding for two prominent zoos in Massachusetts. A supplemental appropriation bill he signed Friday brings state funding for the Franklin Park and Stone zoos to $3.5 million. That's...
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abc40 takes an early look at the race as Timothy Cahill and Charlie Baker begin to turn their focus onto running against Gov. Deval Patrick Gubernatorial race heating up a year in advance... [...]
AP Photo/Runners WorldAlaska Gov. Sarah Palin in a yoga pose near her home in Wasilla, Alaska. By MARY PEMBERTON Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she'd come out ahead if she went one-on-one with fellow...
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AP PhotoJohn Kerry having a good laugh. The John Kerry Def Comedy Jam is back on the road! Feeling compelled to weigh in on the saga of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, The Christian Science Monitor reports Kerry as saying:... [...]
By SANDY SHORE Associated Press Everywhere you turn there is talk of a shift to renewable energy, of building wind farms and solar plants, of making buildings more efficient, of developing biofuels. And of billions in federal funding to help... [...]
While in Germeny to visit the Buchenwald concentration camp, President Obama was asked what Iranian President Ahmadinejad could learn from Obama's visit to the concentration camp. Obama responded: "He should make his own visit.... I have no patience for people...
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The Boston Globe reports that David Plouffe, the campaign manager of Barack Obama's successful run at the White House, is joining the reelection team for Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick. The Globe reports that Plouffe will be a strategic advisor, and... [...]
Watch Obama's full speech in Cairo, Egypt, from June 4, 2009. Or, if you don't have 55 minutes to spare, TPM put together a highlight reel from the speech that's about 50 minutes shorter....
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This week the President reiterates a theme that has been a hallmark of his career, namely that "old habits and stale thinking" will simply not help us solve the new and immense problems our country faces. [...]
BOSTON -- The debate over transgender bathrooms is heating up in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition supports legislation that would add "gender identity and expression" to the state's anti-discrimination laws. The bill has more than 100 legislative co-sponsors. But... [...]
The paper is standing behind Sean Delonas' controversial cartoon that some have interpreted as comparing Barack Obama to a violent chimpanzee gunned down by police.
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WNEC released the results of a statewide poll of 569 Massachusetts residents, and the results are striking: 45 percent of those surveyed said there is a lot of political corruption in Massachusetts, while 43 percent said there is some, 6... [...]
The Associated Press Here's how much top Statehouse politicians and lawmakers raised in campaign donations in 2008 and 2007: Gov. Deval Patrick - $709,004 in 2008, ($896,999 in 2007) Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray - $1,054,001, ($625,567)... [...]
From the AP State-by-state breakdown of proposed spending on some key areas included in the stimulus plan considered by the House. The Senate is considering its own version. MASSACHUSETTS Highways and Bridges: $506.4 million Mass Transit: $193.6 million Wastewater Treatment... [...]
Associated Press (AP) file photo In this file photo, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Robert DeLeo, D-Winthrop, talks to reporters at the unveiling of a Democratic state budget proposal at the Statehouse in Boston. BOSTON (AP) -- Robert DeLeo... [...]
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A released Guantanamo Bay terror detainee has reemerged as an al-Qaida commander in Yemen, highlighting the dilemma facing President Barack Obama in shaping plans to close the detention facility and decide the fates of U.S. captives. A... [...]
File photo by Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanAnthony Cignoli, political consultant. The euphoria and energy in the nation's capitol has echoed around the world and has been well-chronicled. No one is unaware of the overwhelming public excitement generated by...
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Politico and CNN are reporting that Sen. Ted Kennedy suffered an apparent seizure at the congressional lunch following the Inauguration ceremony.... [...]
As the Library of Congress states, Article II Section I of the U.S. Constitution contains the Presidential Oath of Office as such: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United... [...]
SlateV compiles a 3:30 "Farewell Edition" highlight reel of Bushisms for those of us feeling nostalgic in one way or another. All the classics are here, plus some that might be less familiar. My favorite among the ones I hadn't... [...]
Inside Dan Ring's article in The Republican about the opening of the new session on Beacon Hill comes this tidbit: Amid a recession, Patrick on Wednesday also set 5.5 percent raise for legislators, bringing their base pay to $61,440. Under... [...]
Roland Burris spent eight highly confrontational minutes with the press before catching a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. By RUPA SHENOY The Associated Press CHICAGO -- Illinois U.S. Senate appointee Roland Burris is leaving for Washington on Monday afternoon... [...]
AP PhotoFranken's lead recount attorney, has begun referring to his client as "Senator-elect Franken." By Brian Bakst The Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A Minnesota board on Monday certified results showing Democrat Al Franken winning the state's U.S. Senate... [...]
Watch the full news conference held by U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald concerning the arrest of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. More: Blagojevich on Dec. 8,. 2008: "If anybody wants to tape my conversations, go right ahead."... [...]
Joe Lieberman appeared with Tom Brokaw on Meet the Press, where he answered questions about reconciling his relationships with President-elect Obama and the Democratic caucus after supporting Republican Sen. John McCain in his bid for the presidency. "I don't regret... [...]
There are quite a few third party presidential candidates that haven't received the attention of the mainstream media. Is that due to censorship, or common sense? [...]
Zogby InternationalThis is the electoral map as of October 16, 2008. According to Zogby International, three battleground states have now moved into Presidential candidate Barack Obama's corner. The Obama-Biden ticket's leads in Pennsylvania (21 Electoral votes), Virginia (13) and New... [...]
Pro-choice ad directed at Sarah Palin airs after the debate The moneyshot video between Senator Obama and Joe Wurzelbacher Biden doesn't like that other Joe guy.... [...]
Here is the Convention Notebook that appears in The Republican Friday. The opinions expressed here are those of the delegates to the Republican National Convention from Western Massachusetts. From former Gov. Jane M. Swift, delegate from Williamstown Jane M. Swift... [...]
Natasha Ludwig I had a phenominal seat on the floor of the convention right up at the ropes to watch a very historic speech given by Alaska Governor Sarah Palin Wednesday night. Palin walked on the stage with confidence ready... [...]
Greg Nuttelman The second night of speakers at the Republican National Convention had a great deal of work to do to surpass former Sen. Fred Thompson and the others on night one, but they sure did it. Former Massachusetts... [...]
Tuesday, I had the opportunity to attend a brunch with the Massachusetts delegation with former Gov. W. Mitt Romney as the featured speaker. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing Romney speak, he had great things to say about the McCain and Palin... [...]
Here is the Convention Notebook that appears in The Republican Thursday. The opinions expressed here are those of the delegates to the Republican National Convention from Western Massachusetts. From Roberta L. Brundrett, delegate from Chicopee Roberta L. Brundrett The convention... [...]
Timothy R. Linnehan This morning Greg Nuttelman of Easthampton and I met up with Robert Magovern of Agawam who is a state committee member and a trustee at Westfield State College were we will both be entering our senior year... [...]
Greg Nuttelman of Easthampton and I have been interning for the Mass GOP for about a week now. We have met many prominent Republicans from the state and have actually passed out stickers and contribution envelopes for Jeff Beattie who... [...]
Here is the Convention Notebook that appears in The Republican Wednesday. The opinions expressed here are those of the delegates to the Republican National Convention from Western Massachusetts. From Kevin A. Jourdain, delegate from Holyoke Sunday night led us off... [...]
The Republican National Convention convened Monday with some changes to the original program. While many delegates were dissappointed not to have a full slate of the regularly planned convention festivities they understood and supported the decisions made about the program.... [...]
Here is the Convention Notebook that appears in The Republican Tuesday. The opinions expressed here are those of the delegates to the Republican National Convention from Western Massachusetts. Jane Swift My excitement in anticipation of the start of the GOP... [...]
The beginning of my fieldwork today placed me right in downtown St. Paul. The city was full of life as most of the state delegations arrived at their respective hotels. It is incredible to see the number of people who... [...]
