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State workers told to help Coakley

State workers told to help Coakley

20 Nov 2009

BOSTON - A large union backing Attorney General Martha Coakley for the United States Senate race is admitting a major mistake. The union representing state employees sent an e-mail urging state workers to volunteer for Coakley’s campaign. FOX25's Joe Battenfeld reports. ...

Diane Patrick endorses Capuano

Diane Patrick endorses Capuano

20 Nov 2009

BOSTON - Massachusetts first lady Diane Patrick has decided to endorse Rep. Michael Capuano in the Senate special election. ...

Khazei raises another $1.2M

Khazei raises another $1.2M

19 Nov 2009

…Fellow Democratic candidate Rep. Michael Capuano said he's raised more than…
…Democrat Attorney General Martha Coakley's campaign says she's…
…million. Fellow Democrat Stephen Pagliuca's campaign said he raised… ...

Pagliuca: Kennedy would've sided with me

Pagliuca: Kennedy would've sided with me

19 Nov 2009

BOSTON - Democrat Stephen Pagliuca says the late Senator Edward Kennedy would side with him and not political rivals Martha Coakley and Michael Capuano in the nation's health care debate. ...

Ask the AG

Ask the AG

19 Nov 2009

Each month, Attorney General Martha Coakley joins the FOX25 Morning News in a segment we call "Ask the AG." ...

Senate hopefuls add fundraising cash

Senate hopefuls add fundraising cash

18 Nov 2009

…millions in donations. U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano said he's raised more than…
…Democrat Attorney General Martha Coakley's campaign said she's…
…up their total. Democrat Stephen Pagliuca's campaign did not immediately… ...

Senate nixes death penalty debate

Senate nixes death penalty debate

18 Nov 2009

…deadly acts of terrorism, and for murders involving torture. Republican state Sen. Scott Brown said he was disappointed with the decision not to allow the debate. Brown is also candidate for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy's Senate seat. ...

Buonomo sentenced for thefts

Buonomo sentenced for thefts

18 Nov 2009

…Superior Court judge on Wednesday also sentenced John Buonomo to 10 years probation in separate cases by state Attorney General Martha Coakley and Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone. Last year, the 57-year-old Newton resident was charged with 18 counts… ...

Byrd is Longest-Serving Congress Member

Byrd is Longest-Serving Congress Member

18 Nov 2009

…does he give thanks for this year? The privilege, he writes, of representing "our great people in the United States Senate." Longer, of course, than anyone else. ___ On the Net: Sen. Robert Byrd: http://byrd.senate… ...

Khazei reverses lobbyist comment

Khazei reverses lobbyist comment

17 Nov 2009

…attacked Attorney General Martha Coakley at an environmental forum…
…on the merits. But U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano snickered when Khazei told…
…never meet with any lobbyist. Stephen Pagliuca also is also seeking the Democratic… ...

Rep.: Electing Coakley would be mistake

Rep.: Electing Coakley would be mistake

17 Nov 2009

SOMERVILLE - Rep. Michael Capuano says Massachusetts voters would make a mistake if they sent Martha Coakley to the U.S. Senate instead of him, because he has a proven progressive political philosophy and a track record of delivering for the state. ...

Khazei wants new Afghanistan strategy

Khazei wants new Afghanistan strategy

16 Nov 2009

…at Harvard University. Besides the City Year co-founder, Attorney General Martha Coakley, Rep. Michael Capuano and Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca are seeking the Democratic nomination. State Sen. Scott Brown and Duxbury attorney… ...

Illinois Prison Eyed for Gitmo Inmates

Illinois Prison Eyed for Gitmo Inmates

15 Nov 2009

…terrorism suspects being brought to Illinois. U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk, a Northbrook Republican running for Obama's old Senate seat, circulated a letter among elected officials asking them to write to Obama opposing the plan, saying bringing Guantanamo… ...

GOP Rips Dems Over Health Care Proposals

GOP Rips Dems Over Health Care Proposals

14 Nov 2009

…his fifth House term representing the suburbs north of Chicago, is a candidate for the Republican nomination to run for the Senate seat that was held by President Barack Obama. He called the House Democrats' health plan "a new massive spending program, supported… ...

Khazei wants Colbert to moderate

Khazei wants Colbert to moderate

12 Nov 2009

…Massachusetts and moderate a debate between four progressive Democrats. Khazei has repeatedly challenged front-runner Martha Coakley to more debates. He appeared on Colbert's popular political show, "The Colbert Report," back in January. Kennedy… ...

Coakley discloses no large assets

Coakley discloses no large assets

12 Nov 2009

BOSTON - Senate financial disclosure forms filed by Attorney General Martha Coakley offer an unusual revelation: Despite a six-figure salary, she has no bank accounts or other reportable assets worth over $1,000. ...

Pagliuca favors draft, then reverses

Pagliuca favors draft, then reverses

12 Nov 2009

BOSTON - Democratic Senate candidate Stephen Pagliuca said during a radio debate Thursday that he favored reinstating the military draft as a means of ensuring everyone sacrificed for… ...

Pelosi in Mass. to endorse Capuano

Pelosi in Mass. to endorse Capuano

12 Nov 2009

BOSTON - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi picked sides in the Massachusetts Senate race on Friday by endorsing Rep. Michael Capuano and saying he cast the right vote last weekend by passing a national health care bill. FOX25's Joe Battenfeld reports. ...

Coakley says Capuano flip-flopping

Coakley says Capuano flip-flopping

11 Nov 2009

BOSTON - Charges of flip-flopping are dominating the race for the late Sen. Ted Kennedy’s seat. Rep. Michael Capuano is defending his vote for a health care bill that he now says he would oppose if elected to the Senate. FOX25 Political Editor Joe Battenfeld reports. ...

Capuano: I'll oppose health care bill

Capuano: I'll oppose health care bill

10 Nov 2009

…BOSTON - A day after criticizing Attorney General Martha Coakley for saying she would have voted against a health…
…because it contained an anti-abortion amendment, Rep. Michael Capuano said through an aide that he'll oppose a final… ...

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State workers told to help Coakley

State workers told to help Coakley

BOSTON - A large union backing Attorney General Martha Coakley for the United States Senate race is admitting a major mistake. The union representing state employees sent an e-mail urging state workers to volunteer for Coakley’s campaign. FOX25's Joe Battenfeld reports.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009
|Martha Coakleyfound at0:12

“…It did not have sent an email account urging workers volunteer. From Martha Coakley campaign our political editor Joe Battenfeld are now. Wouldn't it and what about. …”

“…Maria one of the reasons Martha Coakley is ahead in the Senate race per port from the big unions now there are questions whether one day employees union went too far. -- one of the most coveted endorsement of the campaign the union representing a thousand workers. Throwing its weight behind Attorney General Martha Coakley but in the Coke put a little heavy this email obtained by our when he by Thursday to the government email -- …”

Ask the AG

Ask the AG

Each month, Attorney General Martha Coakley joins the FOX25 Morning News in a segment we call "Ask the AG."

Thu, 19 Nov 2009
|Martha Coakleyfound at0:06

“…The opportunity that the attorney general -- Martha Coakley McCall. Joins of the morning Martha good morning. -- good morning -- It's always we appreciate your time we're just over a …”

Heavy Hitters

Heavy Hitters

The Heavy Hitters joined the FOX25 Morning News from outside our Beacon Hill studio to talk about the latest political news.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009
|Martha Coakleyfound at2:11

“…block. You know he'll be in the in politics art about. Art Martha Coakley. . -- nominee and and we. -- the robbery is that the -- will appoint Secretary of State Bill Galvin. To the attorney …”

Auditor DeNucci won't seek re-election

Auditor DeNucci won't seek re-election

BOSTON - State Auditor Joseph DeNucci says he's leaving public office with a sense of accomplishment, saying he tried to stay true to his goal of being an "watchdog for the underdog."

Fri, 13 Nov 2009
|Martha Coakleyfound at1:05

“…the buzzing with auditor -- in new you know retirement Attorney General Martha Coakley running for -- and treasurer Tim -- will want to campaign for governor. It all three statewide. Will be vacant next year. …”

Pagliuca favors draft, then reverses

Pagliuca favors draft, then reverses

BOSTON - Democratic Senate candidate Stephen Pagliuca said during a radio debate Thursday that he favored reinstating the military draft as a means of ensuring everyone sacrificed for their country, but reversed course two hours later, saying he misheard the question. FOX25's Joe Battenfeld reports.

Thu, 12 Nov 2009
Pelosi in Mass. to endorse Capuano

Pelosi in Mass. to endorse Capuano

BOSTON - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi picked sides in the Massachusetts Senate race on Friday by endorsing Rep . Michael Capuano and saying he cast the right vote last weekend by passing a national health care bill. FOX25's Joe Battenfeld reports.

Thu, 12 Nov 2009
|Michael Capuanofound at0:39

“…less than -- at all and -- and of congress and Michael Capuano. . In order to offer him. He's not ideological. Operate and how eager to Apolo backing up her house colleague who's building it also has a Washington -- Not surprising but -- because he's passed up the only woman in the field Attorney General Martha Coakley and indirectly. He shot Coakley for -- would not have voted for policies. Health care bill because an anti abortion provision. …”

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Bring Back the Draft! No....wait...

Bring Back the Draft! No....wait...

Contributor: Joe Battenfeld

How's this for a campaign slogan: Steve Pagliuca wants you!!Not a winner? Well apparently Senate candidate Stephen Pagliuca is having second thoughts about endorsing the military draft in a WTKK radio debate. A few seconds after uttering

This Was No Debate!

This Was No Debate!

Contributor: Joe Battenfeld

could have a real debate soon, but I'm not hopeful.Anyway, my take is Congressman Michael Capuano was the best debater, but Attorney General Martha Coakley won the debate because no one touched her. She will not lose anything from this

Our Wimpy Politicians

Our Wimpy Politicians

Contributor: Joe Battenfeld

What has happened to our state? A vacant US Senate seat comes up for the first time in a quarter century, and we get Martha Coakley, Michael Capuano and Scott Brown?In the old days, our politicians

Who's Next After Ted?

Who's Next After Ted?

Contributor: Joe Battenfeld

landslide if the election were held today.After the Kennedy family, AG Martha Coakley seems like she'll run, as well as Rep. Stephen Lynch and Rep. Michael Capuano.My question to everyone is, will the seat stay in the hands of the Kennedy

Political Party Time!

Political Party Time!

Contributor: Mike Beaudet

price we pay to catch a game seem cheap.The Sox are in Washington, DC this week playing the Nationals and Congressman Michael Capuano hosted a fundraiser Tuesday night. Price for admission to the game (and access to the Congressman): “a suggested contribution