Romney Aide Calls For Change In GOP Strategy

May 22, 2013

BOSTON — Citing missteps, an aide to the Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign is calling for a sea change in how the Republican Party conducts politics in the next presidential election.

Mass. Democratic Party Chair: We’re Ready For Next Race

November 16, 2012
Massachusetts Democractic Party Chairman John Walsh in his office at the state party headquarters on Summer Street in Boston. (Fred Thys/WBUR)

BOSTON — John Walsh says if the president appoints Sen. John Kerry to his Cabinet, Mass. Democrats are ready to “start knocking on doors next weekend.”

Unions, Other Groups Spend Big In Mass. Elections

November 15, 2012

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Teachers Association spent the most on independent expenditures this year at nearly $310,000.

What’s Next For Romney?

November 09, 2012

BOSTON — Scott Helman, a Boston Globe reporter and author of “The Real Romney,” joined WBUR to discuss what the future may hold for Mitt Romney.

Is There A New Spirit Of Compromise On Capitol Hill?

November 08, 2012

BOSTON — We speak with Rep. Michael Capuano about the future of the newly redistricted Massachusetts Congressional Delegation.

Election 2012: Full Legislature Results

November 07, 2012

A full list of results for contested races for the Massachusetts House and Senate.

Random Thoughts On The Morning After

November 07, 2012
Voter Line

Massachusetts’ standing as a graveyard for presidential candidates remains intact, says WBUR’s analyst.

Commentary: A Sad Night For Mitt Romney

November 07, 2012
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney delivers his concession speech at his election night rally in Boston. (Charles Dharapak/AP)

Whether you liked him or not, agreed with him or not, it was a sad moment to watch Mitt Romney walk off the national political stage last night, probably for the last time.

Map: Mass. Town-By-Town Election Results

November 07, 2012

How’d your town vote? See here on our interactive map.

Democratic Rep. Lynch Beats GOP’s Selvaggi

November 06, 2012

BOSTON — Stephen Lynch has won re-election in the newly redrawn 8th Congressional District.

Longtime Dem Rep. Ed Markey Re-Elected In Mass.

November 06, 2012

BOSTON — Markey easily won re-election in a new district that includes Boston’s northern and western suburbs.

Dem Rep. Keating Re-Elected In New Mass. District

November 06, 2012

BOSTON — William Keating beat Republican Christopher Sheldon to win a second term and represent the new 9th Congressional District.

3 Democratic Mass. Congressmen Easily Win Re-Election

November 06, 2012

BOSTON — Richard Neal and James McGovern had no opponents in Tuesday’s election. Michael Capuano had no Republican opponent and easily defeated independent Karla Romero.

Maps: Complete 2012 Election Results

November 06, 2012
Election Map

Complete election day results for the 2012 presidential race and the state of Massachusetts.

Throwing The TV Out The Window: Obama Campaign's Secret Weapon

November 05, 2012
A"Vote Early" sign in displayed at an Obama campaign rally, Monday, Oct. 29 in Ohio. (Matt Rourke/AP)

This presidential election will test a modern twist on an old-school approach to campaigning: ground game.

Analysis: ‘Ticket-Splitters’ Critical For Brown Victory

November 05, 2012

BOSTON — WBUR’s political analysts take a final look at the race before Election Day.

Presidential Candidates Make Final N.H. Appearances

November 05, 2012

BOSTON — President Obama was in Concord on Saturday and Mitt Romney was in Newington on Sunday, with a stop in Manchester planned for Monday.

What To Watch On Election Night, Hour By Hour

November 03, 2012

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON — Stock up on munchies and make sure the batteries in your TV remote are fresh. With this year’s presidential election razor-close to the finish, Tuesday could be a long night. Even if the presidency isn’t decided until after midnight Eastern Standard Time, there will be plenty of clues early in the evening on [...]

Can Romney Lie His Way To The Presidency?

November 02, 2012
Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign event at Wisconsin Products Pavilion at State Fair Park, Friday, in West Allis, Wis. (David Goldman/AP)

WBUR’s analyst takes issue with 17 Mitt Romney claims.

Do Disasters Help Incumbents? Survey Says: Yes

October 31, 2012
President Obama meets with a local resident at the Brigantine Beach Community Center in Brigantine, N.J., Wednesday. Obama traveled to the Atlantic Coast to see firsthand the relief efforts after Superstorm Sandy. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP)

President Obama may benefit politically from Hurricane Sandy, provided his relief efforts are viewed as timely and well-managed.

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