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5 Takeaways From Last Night's Congressman Neal v. Mayor Morse Debate 5 Takeaways From Last Night's Congressman Neal v. Mayor Morse Debate
5 Takeaways From Last Night's Congressman Neal v. Mayor Morse Debate Real issues were at the heart of last night’s debate between candidates seeking to represent Massachusetts’ First Congressional District - which includes Hampden and Berkshire counties as well as large sections of Hampshire and Franklin counties. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and challenger Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse faced off in their first hour-long debate. Another is planned for Aug. 20. Among the topics were COVID-19, campaign donations, Trump’s taxes, and whether either candidate is adequately present in the district. Here are five takeaways from last night’s debate: 1. Corporate Money Neal …

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by Kristin Palpini
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Homophobic? Reaction To Holyoke Mayor's Sex Scandal Questioned Homophobic? Reaction To Holyoke Mayor's Sex Scandal Questioned
Homophobic? Reaction To Holyoke Mayor's Sex Scandal Questioned If we were talking about a straight mayor dating college students, would people be so upset? This is the question posed by LGBTQ Victory Fund, an advocacy group, that came out with a statement Monday, Aug. 10, defending Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse who is accused of "inappropriate" relationships with university students. The Victory Fund is calling the timing of these revelations politically motivated, as well. Morse is running against incumbent Congressman Richard Neal to represent Western Massachusetts in Washington, D.C. Neal 's campaign has denied any connection to the news, which could hur…

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by Kristin Palpini