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Markey Again Asks Gomez To Sign "People's Pledge"

Jaired Crofut — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:50:11 +0000

Democrat Edward Markey is pressing his Republican opponent in the state's special U.S. Senate election to sign a pledge to discourage outside groups from spending money on TV, radio and Internet campaign ads.

Markey sent a letter to Republican Gabriel Gomez Friday asking that he join him at the Omni Parker House in Boston today to sign the so-called "People's Pledge."

Gomez refused to sign the pledge and instead demanded Markey return the millions he's received from political action committees during his three decades in Congress.

Warren Tours Downtown Pittsfield

Lucas Willard — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:59:59 +0000

Newly-elected Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren continued her first tour of Western Massachusetts after being sworn-in by hearing from constituents in the Berkshires. WAMC’s Lucas Willard reports...

At Pittsfield City Hall, Warren met with lawmakers, and local officials, where they discussed a variety of topics including the county’s infrastructure, public safety, education, and economic development.

Elizabeth Warren Visits Berkshires, Talks Politics

Lucas Willard — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Democratic US Senate Candidate Elizabeth Warren met with members of the press at the Berkshire Eagle on Monday. WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief Lucas Willard attended the meeting and filed this report…

Massachusetts Senate Candidates Debate In Springfield

Paul Tuthill — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:25:00 +0000

The candidates for US Senate in Massachusetts met for a third debate Wednesday night. The face off in Springfield produced sharp exchanges on policy issues including taxes, healthcare and women’s rights. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Massachusetts Senate Candidates To Debate In Springfield

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Republican U.S Senator Scott Brown and his Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren will square off tonight in their 3^rd debate in the volatile Massachusetts Senate Race. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports

The debate will take place at Springfield Symphony Hall at 7PM. It is the only debate being held in the western part of the stat. And, it is the most crucial of the four debates in the opinion of Springfield based political consultant Anthony Cignoli.

Massachusett Senate Candidates Hold Combative Debate

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:20:00 +0000

The two candidates in the closely watched U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts had a combative debate Monday night. In their second face to face showdown, Republican incumbent Scott Brown and Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren aggressively clashed on several issues. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Brown Goes On The Offensive In Tight Massachusett Senate Race

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:16:36 +0000

The closely watched race for the US Senate in Massachusetts has taken a negative turn. With three recent polls showing Democrat Elizabeth Warren with a small lead among likely voters, Republican incumbent Scott Brown is targeting Warren’s character. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Massachusetts Senate Candidates Spare No Attacks In First Debate

Paul Tuthill — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:20:00 +0000

After sparring at a distance for almost a year through campaign events and advertising, the two candidates for US Senate in Massachusetts met face to face Thursday night. No attacks were spared in the hour long broadcast debate. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports

Warren Pulls Ahead Of Brown In New Poll

Paul Tuthill — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:15:00 +0000

The race for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts between Republican incumbent Scott Brown and Democrat Elizabeth Warren is intensifying. As the fall sprint to election day begins, a new poll finds Warren has pulled ahead. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

As Economy Struggles Union Leaders Work For Democratic Votes

Paul Tuthill — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:20:00 +0000

Union officials who gathered in western Massachusetts Friday for a Labor Day observance said they were energized by President Obama’s Thursday night speech at the Democratic National Convention. The task for the labor leaders now is to convince union households not to desert the Democratic party as the economy continues to struggle. WAMC”S Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.