David Scharfenberg
Former Staff
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Can An Outsider Win This Mass. Governor's Race?
Democratic candidates Joe Avellone, Donald Berwick and Juliette Kayyem trail in the polls, but are hoping for a bounce out of the state convention later this month.
Coakley Still The Frontrunner In Governor's Race, WBUR Poll Shows
Martha Coakley has a big lead on fellow Democrats, but Republican frontrunner Charlie Baker is narrowing the gap.
Voters Want To Weigh In On Casino Gambling, WBUR Poll Finds
The survey of 504 likely voters found 52 percent in favor of a proposed ballot question on casinos and 39 percent opposed.
Trial For Ousted Probation Commissioner Continues
Reporter David Scharfenberg recaps the first full week of testimony in the corruption cover-up trial of the state's ousted probation commissioner John O'Brien.
Top Aide To Senate President Murray Testifies To Role In Probation Hiring
The trial of former Probation Commissioner John O'Brien ensnares a major elected official for the first time.
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Former Top Aide Says Probation Department Hired Politically Connected
John Cremens says he inflated the interview score of the father of a state representative.
Probation Official Says He Signed Off On 'Woefully Inadequate' Job Applicant
Edward McDermott says he gave the applicant high marks to please his then-boss, former Probation Commissioner John O'Brien.
Probation Official Offers Inside Account Of Rigged Hiring
Edward McDermott said in court Monday that he learned to "liberally" score job applicants preferred by his boss.
At O'Brien Trial, A Co-Defendant Distances Herself From The Boss
The move could be an early indication of a less-than-unified defense.
In Governor's Race, Grossman Banks On Support Of Party Insiders
After years of cultivating the party regulars who will dominate the Democratic convention, Steve Grossman is hoping for a "catalytic" victory to kickstart his campaign.