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A Look At the Six Still In The Mix in Race for Ted Kennedy's Seatnew
The field may not be finalized, but enough is known to allow us to take a preliminary look at who they are, how the Kennedy legacy might work to their advantage, and how each might or might not end up as the next U.S. senator from Massachusetts.
Boston Phoenix |
David Bernstein |
09-17-2009 |
Politics
Kennedy's Giant Shadownew
Though he won't be on the ballot, Ted Kennedy's influence will be keenly felt in the special election to replace him.
Boston Phoenix |
David Bernstein |
09-03-2009 |
Politics
Who Will Replace Ted Kennedy in the Senate?new
The death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy early Wednesday morning hastens the issue of succession to the seat he has held since he was elected in 1962, a topic that has gripped the state's political class since Kennedy's brain tumor was discovered more than a year ago.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
08-27-2009 |
Politics
Hillary's Girls Define Angry Massachusetts Female Syndromenew
Clinton die-hards have created a new-girls' network bent on remedying decades of sexism by putting women in elected state offices.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
08-21-2008 |
Politics
Is a Senate Shuffle on the Horizon for Massachusetts?new
Massachusetts hasn’t had a Senate-seat vacancy in nearly 25 years. Now we may have two. Let the speculation begin.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
05-29-2008 |
Politics
Election '08: Delegate Selection in Mass.'s Eighth Districtnew
As Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton battle for votes, the Democratic nomination could be decided at the national convention, so local delegates -- and the caucuses where they're elected -- were buzzing. On Saturday, Massachusetts' 10 congressional districts held an election for each candidate.
Dig Boston |
Cara Bayles and Jan Rosenfeld |
04-10-2008 |
Politics
Massachusetts Considers Anti-Gay-Marriage Amendmentnew
Since suffering two life-threatening illnesses four years ago, the state's Senate president, Robert Travaglini, has adopted a conciliatory approach toward his colleagues. Next week the 51-year-old -- who is pro-civil-union but draws the line at matrimony -- will preside over a debate about amending the state constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
08-07-2004 |
Politics
