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Bernie backing means little in middle-of-the-road Winthrop

Bernie backing means little in middle-of-the-road Winthrop

One-time Trump voter Jeff Turco wins Democratic rep primary

By Michael Jonas Bernie Sanders, Jeff Turco, Juan Jaramillo, Robert DeLeo 0 Comments Mar 3, 2021

IT TURNS OUT Bernie Sanders has little sway with voters in Winthrop and Revere when it comes to choosing their next representative. The same goes for former US housing secretary Julian Castro. And, for that matter, an impressive cast of local liberal politicos from surrounding areas. Despite a set of high-profile endorsements unusual for a(...)

If Baker opts not to run, state GOP split on successor

Polito, Diehl bunched together, most Republicans undecided

Bruce Mohl

Curtatone won’t seek reelection as Somerville mayor

Nine terms is enough, says longtime city leader

Michael Jonas

‘Original old boys club’ on its way out

Boston mayor's race already making history

Amanda Hunter

Commission backs use of campaign funds for childcare

Says practice would allow more candidates to seek office

Shira Schoenberg

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It’s time to bring transparency to the Legislature

Rules debate can lift shroud of secrecy from work of the people's representatives

Jonathan Cohn

Santiago jumps into Boston mayor’s race

State rep and ER doctor joins 3 members of City Council

Matt Murphy

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For Downing, politics are personal

Run for governor fueled by family loss and belief the state can do better

Michael Jonas

Poll indicates Baker remains wildly popular

Problems with COVID vaccine rollout, website, have not hurt his numbers

Steve Koczela

Doris Bunte, a mentor to many

Trailblazing legislator, public housing administrator leaves rich legacy

Bill Wright

‘Teflon Charlie’ facing some real heat

Baker facing backlash after website crash, other decisions

Shira Schoenberg

Janey preparing to step into office — and history

Roxbury city councilor will break two barriers as Boston mayor

Michael Jonas

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Getting a handle on Beacon Hill advocates, coalitions

Mariano wants to set rules, but others worry he is stifling advocacy

Shira Schoenberg

Some advice for Boston mayoral campaigns

Lessons from the last open race for the city’s top job

Josh Gee

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Mariano names Cronin as his No. 2

Hogan moves into No. 3 spot as Haddad is ousted

Matt Murphy

Constitutional challenge to vote-by-mail likely

Experts believe existing restraints don’t prohibit it

Shira Schoenberg

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Six legislative districts shift majority minority

Minorities fueling population growth over last 10 years

Katie Lannan

Galvin backs permanent mail-in voting

Bill would allow same-day voter registration

Shira Schoenberg

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Former state senator Ben Downing launches gubernatorial campaign

Liberal Democrat aims to address inequality

Shira Schoenberg

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In defense of politics in the Massachusetts General Court

Push for greater transparency could backfire on advocates

Raymond La Raja

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Lawmakers creating more paid leadership positions

3 new committees will cost taxpayers $137,672 in stipends

Matt Murphy

Smooth sailing for Walsh in confirmation hearing

Boston mayor looks poised for confirmation as labor secretary

Michael Jonas

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House delays rules debate amid transparency push

Mariano promises ‘thorough review’ of procedures

Shira Schoenberg

Citywide elections called barrier to minority representation

Everett the latest community to explore changes to system

Michael Jonas

Hearing draws support for scrapping special election for Boston mayor

Session on home-rule proposal turns testy with NAACP president attack on Edwards

Michael Jonas

Baker delivers ‘very different’ State of the Commonwealth

Measured look back at what the state has endured

Sarah Betancourt

State slow to improve criminal justice data collection

2018 law required new tracking system

Shira Schoenberg

3 Washington priorities for New England

Region’s leaders well positioned in Congress

James T. Brett

DeLeo lands post at Northeastern

Former speaker named ‘University Fellow for Public Life’

Michael Jonas

Walsh gets COVID-19 vaccine as cabinet nominee

Mayor’s office mum on details

Michael Jonas

Trump leaves, but the chaos sown remains

Capitol riot stirs debate over speech and insurrection

Michael Jonas