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Biden Taps One Of Massachusetts' Top Democratic Leaders To Prestigious Post
A top Democratic leader in Massachusetts is being vetted by President Joe Biden’s administration and is expected to become the next ambassador to Ireland, the White House announced this week. Massachusetts House Majority Leader Claire Cronin has been tapped by the president to go take over a top position in his administration overseas after she helped him win the Massachusetts primary during the election. Cronin, who is the second-ranking Democrat in the House, has long been rumored to be in line for the position, but the White House made Biden’s intentions official in a statement on Wednes…
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MA Representatives, Senators Tweet Reactions To Historic Impeachment
Massachusetts U.S. Senators and Representatives shared their reactions to Donald Trump's second impeachment by the U.S. House on Wednesday, Jan. 13, via Twitter. Related story - Trump Becomes Only President To Be Impeached Twice, This Time For 'Incitement Of Insurrection' Here's what they had to say (Rep.s Ayanna Pressley and Bill Keating had not posted about the only president in U.S. history to ever be impeached twice by the U.S. House as of 5 p.m., Wednesday): Sen. Elizabeth WarrenTwitter/@ewarren Sen. Ed MarkeySen. Ed Markey @SenMarkey Rep. Richard NealTwitter/@RepRichard…
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Holyoke Mayor Morse Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year
Holyoke’s mayor for the last 10 years said he will not run for re-election. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, around 10 a.m., Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse said in a statement that he will not run for re-election next year because of a campaign promise he made, when he was first elected, to serve no more than 10 years in the role. “Democracy works best when we create space for more voices and perspectives to influence the public sphere,” Morse said. “So, with a municipal election year almost upon us, I feel it’s important to let you know that I will not be seeking re-election.” Morse was elected mayor at age…
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Local Voting Guide For Today's Primary Election, Sept. 1
It’s primary election day, Tuesday, Sept. 1! And if you’re not sure what to expect when you hit the polling booth, we’ve got you covered. Polls are open: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are unsure where to vote, find your polling place online. Voters can cast ballots in either the Republican, Democrat, Green or Libertarian primary, depending on official party affiliation. Independents can choose to vote in the Democrat or Republican primary. There is a statewide race to be the Democrat running for the U.S. Senate and a bunch of races to join the U.S. House of Representatives for Massachusett…
Politics
Congressman Neal Says Political Ad On Campaign Donations Is 'Defamatory'
Local TV channels have received cease and desist letters by an attorney representing Congressman Richard Neal over the broadcasting of a political ad Neal's team says is "false" and “defamatory.” The ad takes aim at donations made to Neal’s campaign, noting that the longtime Congressman from Springfield has a war chest that contains money from many super PACs. The letter was written by Neal’s legal counsel Perkins Coie and sent to WWLP-22News, EGGB-TV, WGGB-TV, and WSHM-TV on Aug. 19. The ad does not appear to have been removed. Neal is facing Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse in a primary el…
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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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: Congressman Neal, Mayor Morse Debate Tonight, Monday, Aug. 17
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal will debate challenger Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse Monday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. They are both running as Democrats to represent Massachusetts’ 1st Congressional District. The district includes Hampden and Berkshire counties as well as large sections of Hampshire and Franklin counties. The primary election will be Sept. 1 to see who will represent the Democrats on the November ballot. The hour-long debate will be the first between the two politicians. It will be moderated by veteran newsman Ray Hershel. The event was organized by The Republican and MassLive, New England P…
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MA Democratic Party Accused Of Trickery In Holyoke Mayor Scandal
The Massachusetts Democratic Party has been pulled into a scandal over whether Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse is the victim of a political smear. New allegations have surfaced that the Massachusetts Democratic Party was in cahoots with the University of Massachusetts Amherst College Democrats in a scheme to accuse Morse of being inappropriate with students. Records and call logs reviewed by The Intercept allegedly show that the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s executive director Veronic Martinez and chair Gus Bickford connected the UMass students with attorneys, one of whom helped the student cl…
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Industrial Contamination Cleanup Effort In Chicopee Gets $300K
Chicopee is getting $300,000 to help clean up environmentally damaged places in the Willimansett, industrial area. Among the sites slated for clean-up are the Spalding sports equipment manufacturing facility on Meadow Street and properties along the North Chicopee Street Corridor, said Congressman Richard Neal. The money is coming from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “brownfields” program, which provides funds for areas that have been severely polluted. To be named a brownfield property, the area has to be available for demolition, redevelopment or other reuse once the environme…
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Political Hoax? Texts Raise Questions About Accusations Against Holyoke Mayor Morse
Allegations that the UMass College Democrats orchestrated a scandal to sink Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse’s Congressional run were aired in a recent investigation by The Intercept. Was this whole thing a “honey trap”? Text conversations between Morse and a member of the College Dems were revealed by the news publication Thursday, Aug. 13. The texts appear to show intent among club members to set Morse up for a fall. Morse is accused of "inappropriate" relationships with university students while a professor there. No complaints about Morse have been filed with the university, said the mayor. No…
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Holyoke City Councilors Seek To Oust Mayor Morse With A Recall Vote
A group of Holyoke City Councilors is seeking to oust Mayor Alex Morse with a recall vote. City Councilor Mike Sullivan said, on Tuesday, Aug. 11, that he will be filing an order that would allow Holyoke residents to launch a recall petition that would set up a vote on whether to keep Morse as mayor. Morse, 31, is facing criticism since news broke earlier this week that he had dated students, 18 years and older, while a professor at UMass Amherst. Morse is running for Congress against longtime incumbent Richard Neal. Sullivan said the recall filing will be co-sponsored by City Councilors L…
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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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