The Sun Also Criticizes…
This post was originally published on 3/17/13 10:27. Its time stamp has been changed to promote it to the top of the site. UPDATED 3/19/13 2:56PM: For grammar. Last Monday, Sunshine Week took some Massachusetts legislators by surprise when they [...]
The Year in Springfield 2012…
UPDATED 11:51PM: For clarity, grammar and accuracy. Another year, and another raucous political era in the City of Homes. Everything from local politics at 36 Court Street to the Presidential election had their impacts upon Springfield. Petty politics reigned early [...]
The Primary Concerns: Neal Prevails, Gentile Surges…
Last night we had both surprises and the opposite of that in the same night. The surprises were by turns disappointing and interesting. As the campaign dragged on, it became increasingly clear that Congressman Richard Neal would win. The question [...]
The Primary Numbers: Hampden Senate…
The task of redistricting often leaves in its wake many choices, chances, trials and opportunities. In Massachusetts, we suffered from the lost of a seat in Congress, and enlargement of the remaining seats to fill the space. However, with the [...]
Hampden Senate by the Numbers…
**This post has been corrected to fix a math error. Our earlier projections for turnout in Springfield’s section of the Hampden Senate District applied our projected turnout rate to all registered voters in the city, not the estimated number of [...]
Doors, Campaign, & Politics Open in Hampden Senate…
**This post has been edited for accuracy.** This post is the third in a series about the Hampden Senate District Primary Election In the modern political campaign, the announcement almost certainly predates the real campaign. This happens all the time. [...]
Our One Hundredth: Only the Beginning of the North End…
The Campaign for the United States Senate in Massachusetts came to heart of one Springfield’s most beleaguered neighborhoods today as Elizabeth Warren met with activists in the city’s North End. Seated at a table with members and allies of the [...]
The Insight: Westside…Eastside…
This post is the second in a series on the Hampden Senate District Primary Election. WEST SPRINGFIELD—After the heartache and drama of reapportionment left Massachusetts with one less seat in Congress, the less high-profile process would be the act of [...]
Testing Home Rule…
Legislators, aides and union officials at Friday’s Meeting (WMassP&I) With city schools already more than a week behind schedule and many students still living in temporary housing after last year’s tornado, Springfield City Councilors and the city’s Beacon Hill delegation [...]
The Insight: An Eye To-Ward Greater Representation…
This post is the first in a series on the Hampden Senate District Race. Every individual who runs for office must have some ego. While Ward 3 City Councilor Melvin Edwards is no different, it is quite obvious after only [...]
