Massachusetts senate

Boston Globe politics editor surveys crowded Senate field

Ian Pickus — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 17:18:00 +0000

All of a sudden, the field of candidates who want to replace John Kerry as Massachusetts Senator is a crowded one. WAMC’s Ian Pickus spoke with Boston Globe political editor Cynthia Needham about the state of race.

Scott Brown Will Not Run For U.S. Senate

Paul Tuthill — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:49:41 +0000

There will be no senate comeback bid this year for Scott Brown. The former Republican senator announced Friday he will not run in the special election to fill the vacancy left by John Kerry’s departure.

Brown who became a national Republican star with his upset victory in the 2010 special election for senate in Massachusetts, then lost to Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren last year, has decided to sit out this year’s senate campaign.

Massachusetts Senate Candidates Debate In Springfield

Paul Tuthill — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:25:00 +0000

The candidates for US Senate in Massachusetts met for a third debate Wednesday night. The face off in Springfield produced sharp exchanges on policy issues including taxes, healthcare and women’s rights. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Massachusetts Senate Candidates To Debate In Springfield

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Republican U.S Senator Scott Brown and his Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren will square off tonight in their 3^rd debate in the volatile Massachusetts Senate Race. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports

The debate will take place at Springfield Symphony Hall at 7PM. It is the only debate being held in the western part of the stat. And, it is the most crucial of the four debates in the opinion of Springfield based political consultant Anthony Cignoli.

Massachusett Senate Candidates Hold Combative Debate

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:20:00 +0000

The two candidates in the closely watched U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts had a combative debate Monday night. In their second face to face showdown, Republican incumbent Scott Brown and Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren aggressively clashed on several issues. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Massachusetts Senate Candidates Spare No Attacks In First Debate

Paul Tuthill — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:20:00 +0000

After sparring at a distance for almost a year through campaign events and advertising, the two candidates for US Senate in Massachusetts met face to face Thursday night. No attacks were spared in the hour long broadcast debate. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports

As Economy Struggles Union Leaders Work For Democratic Votes

Paul Tuthill — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:20:00 +0000

Union officials who gathered in western Massachusetts Friday for a Labor Day observance said they were energized by President Obama’s Thursday night speech at the Democratic National Convention. The task for the labor leaders now is to convince union households not to desert the Democratic party as the economy continues to struggle. WAMC”S Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Elizabeth Warren Wins Big At Democratic Convention

Paul Tuthill — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:20:00 +0000

Elizabeth Warren’s campaign for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts has been re-energized. Her last remaining challenger for the Democratic nomination fell by the wayside at the party’s endorsement convention in Springfield over the weekend. New polls showed the race between Warren and Republican incumbent Scott Brown remains a dead heat. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.