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Even in Mass., 1 in 4 think election not fair

Even in Mass., 1 in 4 think election not fair

Poll indicates 15% of residents think Trump won, Biden lost

By Richard Parr Massachusetts politics, National Politics 0 Comments Dec 3, 2020

JOE BIDEN won Massachusetts — by a lot, more even than Hillary Clinton did in 2016, more even than Barack Obama in 2012 or 2008. You have to go back to 1996 to find a Democrat who won Massachusetts by as much as Joe Biden did this year. Biden won Massachusetts on his way to(...)

The Fattmans highlight the power of campaign cash

Did Tran leave money unspent in his campaign account?

Bruce Mohl

Trump made gains in urban areas of Mass.

Despite statewide shellacking, president narrowed margins in cities

Michael Jonas

Retiring rep, rep-elect share insights on State House opacity

‘What is on display for the public is strictly performative politics’

Bruce Mohl

Trump is biggest presidential loser since Hoover

President squandered the enormous advantages of incumbency

James Davitt Rooney

Rep. Dooley to run for state GOP chair

Wants to bridge divide between Baker, Trump camps

Bruce Mohl

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3 better ways to make Mass. elections fairer

Voting and registration reforms could make a difference

Patrick Roath

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3 ways to make Mass. elections fairer

Roadblocks currently help make us a one-party state

Anthony Amore

Bickford reelected to lead Mass. Democratic Party

Wins race against 2 opponents, despite Morse scandal

Shira Schoenberg

Mass GOP jumps on unfounded election ‘fraud’ bandwagon

Party chairman seeks donations to help Trump fight ‘funny business’

Michael Jonas

Lack of ID unnecessary hurdle after prison

Let’s help set up those returning to society to succeed, not flounder

Alexis Farmer

Baker really is a RINO

Latest jab at Trump and national Republicans underscores gulf with his party

Michael Jonas

Baker slams Trump for stalling transition

Calls Justice Department involvement ‘wildly inappropriate’

Bruce Mohl

Tran’s concession statement reflects his isolation

‘Nothing compares to planned attacks, negativity from last 11 months’

Bruce Mohl

Mass. Democratic Party chair candidates look toward 2022

Race focusing on who’s best to win back corner office

Shira Schoenberg

Supporting player or power broker?

Democrats square off over role of party chair

Shira Schoenberg

Election result draws tear-filled cheers — and jeers

Biden and Trump supporters gather in downtown Boston

Sarah Betancourt

Biden trumps Trump

Veteran Democrat elected 46th president; Harris will be first woman VP

Michael Jonas

Baker says Trump’s conspiracy claims not supported by facts

‘We are counting votes on a bipartisan basis,’ he says

Bruce Mohl

The case for Donald Trump

Outside of the Mass. bubble, the president has a lot of support

Shira Schoenberg

Report faults Democratic Party staff for handling of Morse allegations

Criticizes top officials but says they did not attempt to undermine candidate

Shira Schoenberg

One place Trump gained in Mass.: heavily Latino cities

Pattern fits national bump in Latino vote for Republican president

Michael Jonas

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Winds of change don’t blow on Beacon Hill

The down-ballot Democratic surge never happened

Sarah Betancourt

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Cronin edges Tran, but some ballots outstanding

A Tran loss would leave Senate with 3 Republicans

Bruce Mohl

Baker election investments yield few gains

Super PAC’s big bet on Norfolk sheriff Jerry McDermott fails

Bruce Mohl

Race in doubt, polling in the cross hairs

No cakewalk for Biden -- or pollsters

Michael Jonas

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Biden wave in Mass. doesn’t translate in House

GOP holds its own but doesn’t make many gains

Sarah Betancourt

Despite $10m campaign, ranked-choice voting defeated

Republicans, including Gov. Baker, had opposed electoral switch

Shira Schoenberg

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Cronin declares victory; Sen. Tran not conceding

Other Senate incumbents, including 2 from GOP, win or are leading

Bruce Mohl

Right to repair ballot question passes, but implementation a concern

Tight time frame for 2022 cars may be hard to meet

Shira Schoenberg

Blue wave rolls across state

Democrats hope for down-ballot gains to add to lopsided dominance in Legislature

Michael Jonas