Boston Herald endorses Romney
Saying the "nation needs Romney," The Boston Herald endorsed former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination today.
"There is only one candidate in the Republican field w...
Herman Cain suspends presidential campaign
He's out.
With poll numbers dropping like a stone and no new money coming in, Herman Cain has suspended his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Staffers had speculated that he would drop out t...
Massachusetts Republicans celebrate Barney Frank’s retirement
Barney Frank, one of the first openly-gay politicians and one of Massachusetts' most well-known politicians, announced he would not seek re-election.
Frank, who has usually coasted to re-election, has come u...
Michele Bachmann’s entire New Hampshire team resigns
With the 2012 election season approaching fast and the majority of election news covering the GOP hopefuls, a major blow was struck to Minnesota Representative Michele Bachmann’s nomination hopes as her entire ...
Axelrod says Republicans don’t understand “Occupy” protests
David Axelrod, a senior adviser to President Barack Obama said Sunday that the Republicans seeking the presidential nomination don't understand the reasons behind the "Occupy" protests that haves sprung up arou...
Liberal group supports possible new candidate for Mass Senate
The Progressive Change Campaign Committee raised $100,000 to support Elizabeth Warren's bid for congress, to give Republican Senator Scott Brown a run for his money.
PCCC is a liberal grass-roots group who g...
Michele Bachmann makes a gaffe heard ’round the world in New Hampshire
Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann visited New Hampshire and clutched a teabag during a speech in Nashua, but at an earlier speech in Manchester, she Republican confused one of the basic facts of the Revo...
Charlie Baker’s Republican Convention speech
As released by Charlie Baker's campaign:
My fellow Republicans…My name is Charlie Baker, and I'm running to serve YOU as the next Governor of the great state of Massachusetts!
Let me tell you a little...
Massachusetts Republicans discuss Tea Party
Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Jennifer Nassour released the following statement this morning regarding the upcoming Tea Party rally on Boston Common:
"We welcome the Tea Party movement to Boston a...
Health care reform is step forward for ailing nation
If you followed the non-stop health care coverage leading up to last night's vote, you may be surprised to learn that Obama isn't sitting atop the White House with a sniper rifle picking off old people one by one.
George W. Bush billboard asks, ‘Miss Me Yet?’
A billboard just outside Wyoming, Minn. has sparked a national conversation regarding our current president's relative effectiveness as compared to former President George W. Bush.
MassGOP statement on Brown victory
Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Jennifer Nassour released the following statement regarding Senator-elect Scott Brown's victory this evening:
"Tonight's historic, come-from-behind victory by Senator...
Barack Obama: A visionary’s choice for Nobel Peace Prize
And then there's the victor, Barack Obama, a Harvard law school graduate, community organizer, civil rights lawyer, law professor, junior senator and president of the most "powerful" country in the world. A stunning resume, but where are the accomplishments? The peace work, the advocacy, the results?
Loudmouth Joe Wilson
Just as President Obama, during a speech about health care reform at a joint session of Congress Wednesday night stated his new health care plan would not cover illegal immigrants, Joe Wilson did the unthinkable. “You lie!†he shouted at the President, anger spewing from his mouth and his gaze.
Joe Wilson’s Outburst: The Republican perspective
A Republican living in the heart of Boston shares her perspective
Canton Selectman Bob Burr throws his Republican hat in the senate race
Well, he's got balls.
McCain, Obama duke it out
McCain and Obama went head-to-head tonight. Here's what I thought.
Sarah Palin Live: Speech at Xcel Energy Center
Live blogging Gov. Sarah Palin's speech in St. Paul at Xcel Energy Center. Amid speculation of being unfit and inexperienced, she tries to justify and establish her place on the GOP ticket.
Sarah Palin the sports anchor
I usually keep this stuff in the OTR blog, but considering the heightened political climate, and the fact that Sarah Palin has made big news over the weekend, I'm going to put it in the main magazine.
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