He was 32 years old and had been sworn into Congress just three days previously. There he was on January 6th, on the floor of the House, standing on broken glass, watching violence erupt, stunned to see Republicans – even after the attempted insurrection – still vote to decertify the election results. “Believe me, they …
With all eyes on the Presidential contest, it’s still important to keep focus on down-ballot races. With Cong. Joe Kennedy challenging U.S. Senate stalwart and climate change expert Ed Markey, more than seven candidates are vying to fill Kennedy’s fourth congressional district seat. The leaders (at least in fundraising) are City Year founder Alan Khazei, …
Continue reading Jake Auchincloss: a top-tier player in race to fill Kennedy’s seat
Question 2 on the Massachusetts ballot would provide voters the opportunity to rank their preferences in a multi-candidate field. The option would apply in primaries and general elections for state offices, legislative districts, and federal congressional offices but not for president, county or regional school district committee members. It’s less complicated than it sounds, and …
Two women stand out in the crowded race to fill Joe Kennedy’s 4th district seat in Congess- Jesse Mermell and Becky Grossman. Mermell, from Brookline, has paid her dues in politics and public affairs for 20 years. Grossman, from Newton, is a relative newcomer to elected office. Mermell headed the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus and …
Continue reading “Women’s issues” front and center with Mermell, Grossman in 4th CD race
Marjorie Arons-Barron 