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Monthly Archives: September 2014
The Primary Numbers: A Remainder of 5 Races…
For the remainder of the races, we shall keep our endorsements brief. Certainly, we could go on & on about any of these candidates and races. However, with time actually running out to influence the electorate, brevity carries the day over intricate analysis. To see
Primary Responsibilities, General Considerations for Pat Leahy…
HOLYOKE—Among the Leahy brothers, there appear to be two directions. A couple are into politics, if only part time. Most of the others are cops. While both practicality and scheduling would prohibit Patrick Leahy from doing both at the same time, he already has a
Manic Monday Markup 9/8/14…
A condensed Markup before primary day! …And the World: We begin today in Britain, where a poll showing a narrow advantage of the Yes campaign on Scottish independence has drawn former Prime Minister Gordon Brown out of retirement. Could he be the only hope to
In Hampden District Attorney Race, We Recuse Ourselves…
UPDATED 8:57PM: For a correction, the original version of this post stated 3 candidates are running in this race. There are 4. As we cram in a few more stories and endorsements before tomorrow’s primary, we feel it is critical that we separate one race
Shawn of the Deadlocked Hampden DA Race…
WESTFIELD—Politicians abound in Shawn Allyn‘s family, but until this year, it might have been a recessive gene for him. But since joining the race for Hampden County District Attorney, Allyn has evolved from a reserved, somewhat awkward political neophyte to a master of both tone and
As History Has Shown, Don’t Bet Against Ivette…
UPDATED 9/8/14 2:00AM: For grammar. SPRINGFIELD—The campaign for state representative in the 10th Hamdpen District differs greatly from the last time it was open. There has been no truly open race for the seat in its modern incarnation. When Anthony Scibelli took the seat in
The Primary Numbers: The Lesser Candidate in the Race…
UPDATED: 9/7/14 9:39PM: For grammar, clarity and inclusion of links. On a legislative level, 2014 may be remembered as one of the most significant for Springfield area politics given the number of open legislative seats. In the 1st Hampden & Hampshire District the Democratic primary there
The Primary Numbers: The Very Model of a Modern Attorney General…
In the course of twenty-four years, Massachusetts has seen more than a few contested Democratic gubernatorial primaries. Contested primaries for attorney general are much rarer. Martha Coakley, who is retiring from the position to run for governor, had no contest in 2006. But this year,
A Chip off the Ludlow Block…
LUDLOW—Twelve days out from primary day, the parking lot at the Elks Lodge on Chapin Street was filling up with a long row of cars. Inside, the crowd of more than 125 were mostly in the back lining up along the refreshment table and scarfing