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Markey Again Asks Gomez To Sign "People's Pledge"

Jaired Crofut — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:50:11 +0000

Democrat Edward Markey is pressing his Republican opponent in the state's special U.S. Senate election to sign a pledge to discourage outside groups from spending money on TV, radio and Internet campaign ads.

Markey sent a letter to Republican Gabriel Gomez Friday asking that he join him at the Omni Parker House in Boston today to sign the so-called "People's Pledge."

Gomez refused to sign the pledge and instead demanded Markey return the millions he's received from political action committees during his three decades in Congress.

Former Mass. U.S. Senator not ruling out run in NH

Jaired Crofut — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:04:14 +0000

Former Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Scott Brown says he's not done with politics. And he's not ruling out a run for office in New Hampshire.

Speaking in southern New Hampshire on Thursday, the Republican said the Granite State is "almost a second home" to him.

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.

Brown Won't Run in Special Election

Associated Press — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:13:08 +0000

BOSTON (AP) — Former Republican Sen. Scott Brown won't be running in a Massachusetts special election to fill Democrat John Kerry's seat.

A person familiar with the decision who spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to discuss it says Brown will not run.

Brown was defeated in November by Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren. He had won the seat in a special election in 2010.

Political Action Committee Sends Absentee Ballot Mailings for Scott Brown

Lucas Willard — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:00:00 +0000

A political action committee backing Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown is sending out a new mailing telling voters how to cast absentee ballots in Massachusetts.

The group America 360 announced earlier this week that it was ramping up its efforts on behalf of Brown, who is facing a challenge from Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren.

The mailing, which includes forms voters can use to request absentee ballots, calls Brown a "new independent voice" and says Warren is "hyper-partisan" and out of touch.

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.

Brown Goes On The Offensive In Tight Massachusett Senate Race

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:16:36 +0000

The closely watched race for the US Senate in Massachusetts has taken a negative turn. With three recent polls showing Democrat Elizabeth Warren with a small lead among likely voters, Republican incumbent Scott Brown is targeting Warren’s character. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Staff members for US Sen. Scott Brown war whoop in video

Lucas Willard — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:17:53 +0000

Staff members for GOP U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and the Massachusetts Republican Party are seen shouting war whoops and performing tomahawk chops in a new video.

The actions are an apparent reference to Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren's claims of Native American heritage.

A Massachusetts Republican party spokesman confirmed one of its field coordinators, Brad Garnett, is seen leading whoops and making tomahawk gestures.

State Democratic officials identified another individual making tomahawk motions as Jack Richard, a member of Brown's US Senate office.