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Mass Decision 2010  

 
CRITICAL MASS: ADAM REILLY ON POLITICS

Analysis: Mass. Dems Tweak Romney On Healthcare, But Will It Backfire?


MASS HEALTH CARE BILL TURNS FIVE
By Adam Reilly
Massachusetts Democrats are doing everything they can to tie the healthcare albatross around Mitt Romney’s neck, as the former governor takes steps toward a 2012 presidential run.
Local Politics

Gov. Patrick Opens His Second Term


HEAR THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS
By Jess Bidgood
It's official: With the completion of his inauguration ceremony, Gov. Deval Patrick's second term has begun. Patrick's inaugural speech touted the successes of his first administration and called on the state to approach its economic challenges with a mixture of optimism and a willingness to make difficult choices.
Local Politics

Intriguing, Intense Race Gives Patrick Second Term


By Phillip Martin
WGBH's senior reporter Phillip Martin took a look at some of the highlights of the 2010 gubernatorial contest that produced last night’s results.
Mass Decision 2010

2012: Economy, GOP Set Tone Of Presidential Race



By Alan Greenblatt
Washington's new balance of power may lead to either conflict or compromise. How Obama and the GOP get along may decide the next election -- if the economy doesn't do it for them.
Mass Decision 2010

As U.S. House Goes Red, Mass. Glows Blue


PATRICK WINS SECOND TERM
FULL ELECTION RESULTS
By Sarah Birnbaum
Democrats in the Bay State won all of Tuesday night's statewide races, bucking a national turn towards the GOP that put the U.S. House of Representatives under Republican control.
Mass Decision 2010

Cahill Wraps Up Beleaguered Run For Office


PATRICK WINS SECOND TERM
FULL ELECTION RESULTS
By Andrea Smardon
State treasurer and independent candidate for governor Timothy Cahill came in a distant third in poll results on Tuesday's election night, getting just 8 percent of the vote.
Mass Decision 2010

Patrick Wins Second Term


FULL RETURNS
SOUNDS FROM ELECTION NIGHT
By Sarah Birnbaum
Gov. Deval Patrick won a second term Tuesday night, beating back voter frustration over the economy and a resurgent Republican party.  
Mass Decision 2010

Keating Defeats Perry With Safe Margin


FULL ELECTION RESULTS
By Sean Corcoran
In the closely-watched 10th Congressional District race to replace retiring Congressman Bill Delahunt, Norfolk County District Attorney Bill Keating held off a strong showing by Republican Jeff Perry of Cape Cod Tuesday night in a contest that was expected to come down to the wire. 
Mass Decision 2010

Mass Decision 2010: The Results

By WGBH Newsroom
See the full results of the 2010 statewide elections.
Election Night 2010

Sounds Of Election Night

By WGBH News
Memorable quotes captures from election night 2010
Mass Decision 2010

WGBH Election Center



ON TUESDAY, HIGH TURNOUT IN MASS.
CANDIDATE PROFILES, DEBATES
By WGBH News
See full election results and view the transcript of WGBH's live Web chat on the night's results.
Mass Decision 2010

Historically High Turnout As Voters Consider Tight Races


JOIN US TONIGHT FOR A LIVE DISCUSSION
THE EMILY ROONEY SHOW
By Jess Bidgood
This Election Day, Massachusetts' voters are on track to show historically high turnout. A roundup of the day so far from WGBH hosts and reporters.
Mass Decision 2010

Record-High Turnout Expected On Election Day


VOTING TIPS
JOIN WGBH FOR A LIVE CHAT TONIGHT
By Sarah Birnbaum
Massachusetts officials are expecting more voters to turn out on Tuesday's Election Day than in any other gubernatorial election in the past 20 years.  
Mass Decision 2010

Ten Voting Tips For Election Day

By MassVOTE
Alright, okay, you get the message. You're going to go vote. But before you head out, make sure you're on top of some crucial information. MassVOTE has the following tips to make Election Day go as smoothly for you as possible.
Mass Decision 2010

State Pension, Red Sox Plates At Issue In Treasurer's Race


THE AUDITOR'S RACE
MORE MASS DECISION 2010
By Sarah Birnbaum
Democrat Steve Grossman and Republican Karyn Polito are taking aim at each other's fiscal policies -- and baseball preference -- as they close up their contest to be state Treasurer.
Mass Decision 2010

With Question 2, Affordable Housing Funds On The Line


MORE MASS DECISION 2010
By Andrea Smardon
On Nov. 2, Massachusetts voters will consider Question 2, which would repeal a law designed to increase the supply of affordable housing in Massachusetts.
MASS DECISION 2010

Campaign Snapshot: The Auditor's Race

By Sarah Birnbaum
The race for Governor has been getting all of the attention this election season, but next week, Massachusetts voters will also choose the new auditor – the state’s fiscal watchdog whose job includes rooting out fraud in government programs like Medicaid, housing and welfare. MORE MASS DECISION 2010
Mass Decision 2010

Gubernatorial Candidates Meet For Final Debate


MORE MASS DECISION 2010
TRANSCRIPT: DEBATE LIVE CHAT
By Sarah Birnbaum
With just one week to go before elections, the gubernatorial candidates put forth their well-honed campaign messages one last time during their final televised debate on Monday night.
MASS DECISION 2010

The Final Governor's Debate: Watch And Chat Monday At 7 p.m.



Stream the last major gubernatorial debate before Election Day -- and join a live Web chat about the debate with leading journalists and political analysts.
Mass Decision 2010

Strip-Search Victim Speaks Out Against Perry


MORE MASS DECISION 2010
By Jess Bidgood
The woman strip-searched by a policeman while  Jeff Perry was on site is criticizing the GOP Congressional candidate.
MASS DECISION 2010

Obama, Patrick: Parallel Campaigns, Divergent Numbers


Obama Rallies For Patrick
By Sarah Birnbaum
President Barack Obama and Gov. Deval Patrick have long been close friends and political allies. But a WGBH poll of the 10th Congressional District shows some voters view the two very differently.
MASS DECISION 2010

In Boston, Obama Rallies Party Faithful


By Sarah Birnbaum
As Gov. Deval Patrick heads into the final stretch of campaign season, he got some help from an old friend – President Barack Obama. The President was in Boston this weekend to fire up the Democratic base and to get out the vote for Governor Patrick in what promises to be a very tight gubernatorial race.
MASS DECISION 2010

WGBH 10th District Poll: Full Results

By WGBH News
See the full results and cross-tabulations from WGBH's 10th District poll. HOW THE NUMBERS BREAK DOWN
IN THE 10TH DISTRICT, A DEAD HEAT
MASS DECISION 2010

WGBH Poll Shows Dead Heat In 10th District


HOW THE NUMBERS BREAK DOWN
FULL POLL RESULTS
By Sean Corcoran
The race for the 10th Congressional District is wide open, according to a poll released Monday by WGBH and the MassINC. Polling Group.
MASS DECISION 2010

Polling The 10th: How The Numbers Break Down

By Jess Bidgood
Just over two weeks before Election Day, an exclusive WGBH poll of the 10th Congressional District shows a dead heat between Democratic candidate Bill Keating and Republican Candidate Jeff Perry. See how the numbers break down. WGBH POLL SHOWS DEAD HEAT IN 10TH DISTRICT
FULL POLL RESULTS
Critical Mass: Adam Reilly On Politics

Cahill Confounds After Drama-Free Debate


Cahill doesn't want to keep talking about Loscocco-gate. But until he can offer some clearer explanations, he won't have a choice. 
MASS DECISION 2010

Frank, Bielat Clash Over Foreclosure Crisis


WATCH DEBATE
MORE MASS DECISION 2010
By Sarah Birnbaum
Rep. Barney Frank faces a serious re-election challenge from the GOP's Sean Bielat. The two faced off Thursday night in a debate on WGBH's Greater Boston.
CRITICAL MASS: ADAM REILLY ON POLITICS

The Shifting Sands Of Loscocco-Gate


MORE CRITICAL MASS
By Adam Reilly
Emails released Wednesday by ex-aides to Tim Cahill suggest the independent candidate for governor may have misused his office as state treasurer to help his campaign. It's the latest twist in a series of events catalyzed by the defection of his running mate, Paul Loscocco.
MASS DECISION 2010

Loscocco Accuses Cahill Of Coordinating With Patrick


Cahill Suit Alleges Political Sabotage
Cahill LG Defects, Endorses Baker
By WGBH News
The former running mate of independent gubernatorial candidate Tim Cahill is accusing the Cahill campaign of coordinating with the Patrick campaign.
MASS DECISION 2010

Cahill Suit Alleges Political Sabotage


EARLIER: CAHILL LG DEFECTS, ENDORSES BAKER
By Jess Bidgood
Independent gubernatorial candidate Tim Cahill on Thursday filed a lawsuit against his former top operatives, alleging they conspired with Republicans to topple his campaign.
Mass Decision 2010

Wife Of Rep. Tierney Pleads Guilty To Tax Charges


LISTEN: GOP OPPONENT HUDAK ON THE CASE
By Jess Bidgood
The wife of Rep. John Tierney, who is up for re-election next month, pled guilty Wednesday to federal charges of helping her brother conceal income from an illegal offshore gambling business.
CRITICAL MASS: ADAM REILLY ON POLITICS

'Young Gun' Golnik Agrees With Dems... Sometimes


By Adam Reilly

Greater Boston's Adam Reilly sits down with 5th Congressional District GOP candidate Jon Golnik.

Critical Mass: Adam Reilly On Politics

Analysis: Cahill Will Push On


By Adam Reilly

After Tim Cahill's Independent-ticket running mate Paul Loscocco dropped out of the governor's race on Friday, things were looking bleak for Cahill. But he's staying in the race -- and brings a unique persepective with him.
 

MASS DECISION 2010

After Stunning Betrayal, Cahill Moves Ahead


By Sarah Birnbaum

After a rough couple of weeks in his gubernatorial campaign, independent candidate for governor Tim Cahill is pushing forth to election day with a rejiggered campaign strategy.

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