Diane Patrick to endorse Capuano Nov 21, 2009
Former US Representative Martin Meehan, for example, didn t endorse anyone in the 2007 special election to succeed him, but his wife, Ellen Murphy Meehan, was the chairwoman of Niki Tsongas s successful campaign. Patrick, who is a partner at the law firm Ropes & Gray and first met Capuano during her husband s campaign, is planning to formally endorse Capuano in Dedham during his 50th Open Mike event, at which the congressman fields questions from voters. (Boston Globe)
A look at who's in, out for Kennedy seat Sep 17, 2009
- Martin Meehan, president of University of Massachusetts-Lowell, former U.S. House member from area north of Boston. - John Tierney, U.S. House member representing North Shore area, chairman of a subcommittee national security and foreign affairs. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Allis: The races are on Sep 13, 2009
Former US representative Martin Meehan, one of our more nakedly ambitious politicians, announced last week he would not run. It must kill him to pass this one up, but he would instantly become the designated opportunist in the race. (Boston Globe)
Capuano pulls papers in Senate race Sep 11, 2009
Martin Meehan will not run for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy's seat, he said today, while current U.S. Rep. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
TUESDAY MORNING UPDATE: Tierney considers Senate run, Kennedy out of race Sep 10, 2009
Speculation is also swirling around former congressman and current UMass-Lowell chancellor Martin Meehan, state Sen. Scott Brown, recent past U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan, and President George W. Bush's long-serving chief of staff, Andrew Card. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Campaign says Mihos likely to run for Senate Sep 10, 2009
Michael Capuano pulling nomination papers and UMass-Lowell Chancellor Martin Meehan announcing he would not run. Attorney General Martha Coakley formally announced last week, and U.S. Rep. (Burlington Union, MA)
Rep. Markey Considering Run for Kennedy Seat Sep 9, 2009
Former Congressman Martin Meehan said Tuesday he will not run. Attorney General Martha Coakley was the first declared Democratic candidate to replace Kennedy, who died Aug. 25 of brain cancer. (Newsmax)
State House Roundup: Senate seat maneuvers in full swing, almost Sep 9, 2009
Crouching in plain sight were the quartet of other congressmen who might get involved Michael Capuano, Edward Markey, Martin Meehan, and, suddenly, John Tierney the state senator most likely to get in, Scott Brown, former Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey, recent past U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan, and President George W. Bush s long-serving chief of staff Andrew Card. And Joe Kennedy. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Curt Schilling still considering run for U.S. Senate Sep 9, 2009
Michael Capuano and Edward Markey as well as former Congressman and UMass-Lowell Chancellor Martin Meehan. On the Republican side, those considering a run for the seat include former U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan of Abington and state Sen. (Easton Journal, MA)
Former Rep. Joe Kennedy wont seek late uncles U.S. Senate seat Sep 9, 2009
Martin Meehan, have said they would consider campaigns if Joseph Kennedy does not run. The only two top Democrats, thus far, to pull nomination papers are Attorney General Martha Coakley and U.S. Rep. (Easton Journal, MA)
Markey, Capuano and Meehan discuss Senate prospects Sep 8, 2009
Martin Meehan, have all been in contact to calculate each others intentions and odds of victory, including conversations about whether campaigns from more than one of them diminish their collective chances, the senior Democrat said. There s a little bit of trying to figure out what the others are going to do, said the source, speaking on condition of anonymity. (Burlington Union, MA)
Joe Kennedy Nixes Campaign for Uncle's Seat Sep 8, 2009
Martin Meehan, who is now chancellor of the University of Massachusetts-Lowell but still has nearly $5 million in his campaign account, has also said he would defer to Kennedy although he has been noncommittal on a campaign. Another Democrat, Rep. (Newsmax)
Joe Kennedy opts out of Senate race Sep 8, 2009
Martin Meehan, the UMass-Lowell chancellor, who sits on a hefty campaign war chest. Capuano s speech featured Monday s most aggressive campaign rhetoric. (Burlington Union, MA)
Healey will not run for Kennedy’s Senate seat Sep 7, 2009
Other Democrats considering a run include US Representatives Michael E. Capuano, Edward J. Markey, and former congressman Martin Meehan. The potential wild card is in the Kennedy clan. (Boston Globe)
Former Lt. Gov. Healey decides against Senate race Sep 7, 2009
Martin Meehan - said he is "thinking about" a run for the seat and hopes to make a decision by the end of the week. Mass. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Tierney considers Senate run Sep 6, 2009
Speculation is also swirling around former congressman and current UMass-Lowell chancellor Martin Meehan, state Sen. Scott Brown, former Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey, recent past U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan, and President George W. Bush's long-serving chief of staff Andrew Card. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
League of Women Voters to sponsor candidate forums Sep 2, 2009
Martin Meehan in 2007, the Leagues of Women Voters in that district's towns worked together to sponsor both primary and general election candidates' nights featuring all of the candidates. On a national level, the League of Women Voters sponsored debates between the presidential and vice-presidential candidates from 1976 through the 1984 election. (Burlington Union, MA)
Coakley takes out papers needed for Senate bid Sep 2, 2009
Another potential major contender is former US representative Martin Meehan, now the chancellor of the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. Republicans continue to look for candidates, with a potential list including former lieutenant governor Kerry Healey; former US attorney Michael Sullivan; Andrew Card, who was chief of staff to George W. Bush in the White House; and state Senator Scott Brown of Wrentham. (Boston Globe)
Mass. attorney general is 1st to seek Kennedy seat Sep 2, 2009
Martin Meehan -- said he is "thinking about" a run for the seat and hopes to make a decision by the end of the week. Meehan, now chancellor of the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, is waiting to see whether a Kennedy jumps in. (Albany Times Union)
Another Sen. Kennedy in Mass.? Sep 1, 2009
Martin Meehan, now chancellor of the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, has $4. 8 million in his federal campaign account, the largest sum of any potential candidates. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Massachusetts sets Jan. 19 vote for Kennedy successor Sep 1, 2009
State Attorney General Martha Coakley and former Representative Martin Meehan, both Democrats, may also contend as well as former Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey, a Republican. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Partial list of those who attended Kennedy funeral Aug 30, 2009
Martin Meehan, now chancellor of the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Race Wide Open for Crucial Kennedy Seat Aug 29, 2009
Former congressman Martin Meehan has also been mentioned and reportedly has a 4. 9-million-dollar campaign war chest. (Newsmax)
Who will succeed Kennedy? Aug 27, 2009
One former Democratic member of Congress, Martin Meehan, has also been named as a potential candidate. Now chancellor of the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, Meehan still has nearly $5 million in his federal account. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Ailing Kennedy asks for speedy replacement process Aug 22, 2009
The Information you need. Saturday, August 22, 2009. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Marlborough company 'fueling' the future Aug 8, 2009
The group yesterday also included Jack Wilson, UMass president, and Martin Meehan, chancellor of UMass-Lowell and a member of the Qteros board of directors. (Paul Crocetti can be reached at 508-490-7453 or pcrocett@cnc. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
UMass-Lowell buy to enliven city’s core Jul 16, 2009
This is transformational, said Martin Meehan, UMass-Lowell chancellor. It ties us to the downtown and urban center as never before. (Boston Globe)
Candidate Glavey on location of MBTA station Apr 17, 2009
Finally, then Congressman Martin Meehan secured money in a federal transportation bond bill which directly addressed cost issues cited by MBTA officials as a roadblock to the town s wishes for self-determination in siting a commuter rail station. Once again, a stubborn inaction allowed the opportunity to pass, and the issue faded, until now. (Littleton Independent, MA)
UMass-Lowell says tight credit market forcing it to abandon its science center project Mar 7, 2009
"Unless something changes, we're not going to be able to go forward," Martin Meehan, the university's chancellor, said yesterday. "At this point we can't commit to the project.". (Boston Globe)
UMass may widen financial assistance Feb 10, 2009
"Particularly in these difficult times, it's crucial that people have access to an affordable and high quality education," said Martin Meehan, chancellor at UMass Lowell, which recently eliminated 52 positions in cost-cutting measures to offset reduced state aid. The university system as a whole faces a projected $102 million budget gap for the upcoming year, Wilson said. (Boston Globe)
