Bloomberg picks Khazei in U.S. Senate race; Pelosi backs Capuano Nov 14, 2009
Michael Capuano announced he had won the support of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who travels to Boston Friday to make her endorsement official. Loading commenting interface. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Pagliuca cites business experience Nov 14, 2009
ALEX JONES/The Patriot Ledger U.S. Senate candidate Steve Pagliuca talks with the Patriot Ledgers editorial board on Thursday. By Nancy Reardon The Patriot Ledger Posted Nov 13, 2009 @ 03:44 AM Last update Nov 13, 2009 @ 07:38 AM. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Senate hopeful Capuano: I want to change the world Nov 13, 2009
Michael Capuano has represented Massachusetts 8th congressional district for more than a decade, worked nearly as long as Somerville s mayor and for years before that as a city alderman. Yet Dartmouth-educated Congressman, who holds a law degree from Boston College Law School, considers himself the underdog of the Democratic race for the late Edward M. Kennedy s senate seat. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Senate candidate Khazei throws down gauntlet to comedian/pundit Ste... Nov 13, 2009
Michael Capuano and Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca in the Dec. 8 Democratic primary. Media outlets are sponsoring two more debates between the candidates, on Dec. 1 and 2. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Other people can take all the fun out of running for office Nov 12, 2009
If you are Michael Capuano, hell is two people named Alan Khazei and Steve Pagliuca. In the real world, Capuano, a six-times-reelected congressman from an urban district, would stand a decent chance in a statewide election against Martha Coakley, a sitting attorney general. (Boston Globe)
Pagliuca ad blasts rivals’ on abortion, health care bill Nov 12, 2009
US Senate candidate Stephen Pagliuca launched a statewide radio ad yesterday that targets two of his rivals - Attorney General Martha Coakley and US Representative Michael Capuano - for saying they would vote against any final health care bill if it restricts federal funding for abortion. It is the first ad of the campaign in which one candidate goes after another. (Boston Globe)
The ways of Washington Nov 12, 2009
THE BASIC disagreement between Martha Coakley and Michael Capuano isn t over abortion or health care reform. It s over Washington and how it works. (Boston Globe)
Capuano reverses course, would vote against health bill with abortion ban Nov 11, 2009
Michael Capuano said Tuesday he would vote against a final health care bill that banned federal funds from paying for abortions despite backing a House proposal that does so last week. Capuano had ridiculed Senate campaign rival Attorney General Martha Coakley for saying she would not have voted for the House measure, calling it impractical. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
A TV guide for Massachusetts Democrats Nov 10, 2009
An online video by Women for Coakley mocks Congressman Michael Capuano for voting present on a number of bills. If a TV ad war breaks out between Capuano and Coakley, this will be where it started. (Boston Globe)
Every Celtic won’t be taking part in Pagliuca fund-raiser Nov 8, 2009
Meanwhile, as Pagliuca is partying with the Celtics, US Representative Michael Capuano is having an Open Mike with his own celebrity: Capuano s nephew, the actor Chris Evans, will be making an appearance. Evans starred in the movies Fantastic Four and Push. (Boston Globe)
Senate campaign at a crossroads Nov 8, 2009
US Representative Michael Capuano is portraying himself as the only candidate in the race with Washington experience ... Ever since she was the first to jump into the Democratic contest to succeed Edward M. Kennedy, Coakley has appeared to be on cruise control as her three opponents - US Representative Michael Capuano, businessman Stephen Pagliuca, and City Year co-founder Alan Khazei - have tried to gain traction through TV ads, a few attacks on Coakley s record and positions, and grass-roots... (Boston Globe)
Capuano criticizes Coakley on death penalty brief Nov 7, 2009
EVOKING TED KENNEDY Michael Capuano said the man they are vying to succeed wouldn t support Martha Coakley s decision. By Globe Staff / November 7, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Will the next Paul Tsongas please stand up Nov 6, 2009
Fixing the deficit is a matter of a combination of spending [cuts] and raising revenue, and that combination is subject to the political will of the people, US Representative Michael Capuano replied when, at his announcement, I asked about the deficit. That formulation, of course, fails to mention the role courageous political leadership should play. (Boston Globe)
Letters to the editor, Oct. 29 edition Nov 4, 2009
Please join me on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the special primary election, and cast a vote for Michael Capuano for United States Senate. Lauren S. Rosenzweig, Marshall Path, Acton. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Rick Holmes: For Senate candidates, tough questions, few answers Nov 2, 2009
- A question for Michael Capuano, Congress member and former Somerville mayor. You've been boasting of your insider credentials and your ability to squeeze pork out of Washington for defense contractors and highway projects. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Lobbyist's alleged threat on Nunes revealed Oct 31, 2009
Michael Capuano is embracing a label most politicians shun: Washington insider. It's a strategic twist that could leave the six-term Democrat vulnerable to charges that he's too cozy with powerful special interests that often hold sway in Congress. (Fresno Bee)
Groups seek 40B repeal Oct 30, 2009
The effort to repeal Chapter 40B of Massachusetts General Law came to Scituate over the weekend, including a signature collection-drive outside Scituate High School prior to Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Michael Capuano s appearance Oct. 25. The Coalition to Repeal 40B is hoping to place a question on the 2010 ballot that will allow the residents of Massachusetts to vote on repealing 40B, which allows developers to bypass local planning and zoning if the project has more than 25 percent... (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Coakley goes largely untouched in first Senate debate Oct 30, 2009
Michael Capuano, Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca and City Year co-founder Alan Khazei were generally aligned on issues questions. Standing at one of four podiums against a blue backdrop at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, the field s most seasoned politician, Capuano touted what he said was the transferability of his career in the House to a productive Senate term. (Malden Observer, MA)
2 men rescued after fishing boat sinks Oct 29, 2009
Tsongas is the first member of the Massachusetts congressional delegation to endorse someone other than their colleague in the House, US Representative Michael Capuano. Tsongas was the first woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts in 25 years, and Coakley is seeking to be the state s first woman US senator. (Boston Globe)
Capuano only Senate candidate to attend forum Oct 29, 2009
Wicked Local photo by Craig Goedecke U.S. Senate candidate Michael Capuano fields a question from the audience ... Michael Capuano or state Attorney General Martha Coakley. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Poll: Coakley holds Senate lead Oct 28, 2009
Michael Capuano at 13 percent, an City Year co-founder Alan Khazei at 4 percent. Twenty-six percent were undecided or declined to offer a preference. (Burlington Union, MA)
Rivals sound a Kennedy theme Oct 27, 2009
The four Massachusetts candidates for US Senate, from left, Martha Coakley, Alan Khazei, Michael Capuano, and Steve Pagliuca before the beginning of last night s televised debate in Boston. (Yoon S. Byun/ Globe Staff) By Globe Staff / October 27, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Analysis: In first TV debate, candidates stick to script Oct 27, 2009
Six-term US Representative Michael Capuano of Somerville portrayed himself as the blue-collar guy who is unafraid to make tough votes (against the Iraq war and the Patriot Act) and is an unabashed horse-trader whose experience in Washington will help him deliver federal research and other funds to the state. In a moment of apparent hyperbole, Capuano, a self-described working-class guy, said he decided to run for the Kennedy seat because if somebody like me doesn t step up and try, then nobody... (Boston Globe)
US Senate candidate Michael Capuano visits West Roxbury Oct 27, 2009
Michael Capuano is the closest thing Massachusetts has to Ted Kennedy. He s not afraid of controversial subjects and he s not afraid to take the difficult position and fight for it, said Taylor, who runs a national organization that lobbies against predatory lending and foreclosures. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Senate candidates warm to stimulus bill -- with conditions Oct 27, 2009
Michael Capuano told the News Service that he's said "repeatedly" that he would endorse a second stimulus if it focused on creating new jobs, even though states have already become dependent on stimulus dollars to balance their budgets. "If it's that or a broken economy, that's kind of an easy answer," he said, adding that he wasn't sure whether a second stimulus bill would emerge in Congress. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Rivals get their shot at Coakley tonight Oct 26, 2009
Balancing his duties in Washington, D.C., with the need to press the flesh back in Massachusetts has kept US Representative Michael Capuano busy. By Globe Staff / October 26, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Menino machine grinds fine, indeed Oct 25, 2009
I m his son, named for the original Michael Capuano, my great-grandfather), wrote one of the sons. Another post, on Columbus Day, read: My name is Joe Capuano, and my father is running for US Senate. (Boston Globe)
Democratic Senate candidates coming to Scituate Sunday Oct 24, 2009
Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Michael Capuano and Alan Khazei will meet with South Shore residents at Scituate High School Sunday, Oct. 25, starting at 2 p.m.. Capuano represents Massachusetts 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, and Khazei is founder of the City Year program. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
SCITUATE AROUND TOWN: Let us know events early Oct 23, 2009
Photo courtesy Brandon Barrett/Replay Sports Bud DiMascio of Scituate with Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia at a recent DD Perks Rewards Fenway Park meet-and-greet. By Nancy Murray Young GateHouse News Service Posted Oct 22, 2009 @ 02:00 PM. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Lexington senator, representative back Capuano in U.S. Senate race Oct 22, 2009
Elected officials from Lexington and Arlington gathered around the base of the Minute Man statue Monday afternoon for a photo op and speeches in support of Michael Capuano, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senator. The group included State Sen. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Pagliuca seeks clearer oversight of companies Oct 21, 2009
Representative Michael Capuano supports efforts to require hedge funds and credit agencies to supply better information to investors. By Globe Staff / October 21, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Forum brings together Senate hopefuls Oct 21, 2009
Michael Capuano and City Year founder Alan Khazei were each given a half-hour to answer questions and five minutes for a final pitch ... Michael Capuano, a former Somerville mayor, said he vigorously opposes the Defense of Marriage Act, which seeks to ban recognition of gay marriages. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Gov. Patrick picks former DNC head to fill Kennedy's Senate seat Oct 20, 2009
Michael Capuano, the lone member of the state's congressional delegation in the race. The Massachusetts Legislature laid the groundwork Wednesday for announcement, when, after a contentious debate and a whirl of parliamentary maneuvering, it approved a bill allowing the governor to make an interim appointment. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Capuano questions Coakley's non-answers Oct 20, 2009
Michael Capuano chided Senate primary rival Attorney General Martha Coakley Monday over her refusal to answer a reporter's questions last week about campaign financing. "It certainly raises questions on why not," Capuano said of Coakley's repeated rejection of a Boston Herald reporter's questions. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
2 fellow congressmen back Capuano bid Oct 20, 2009
BOSTON US Representative Michael Capuano may be trailing Attorney General Martha Coakley in the polls, but he is winning among dropouts from the Senate race. US Representatives Stephen Lynch and John Tierney, both of whom have exited the Senate race, are backing their congressional colleague. (Boston Globe)
Pagliuca doubles spending of Senate opponents Oct 16, 2009
Pagliuca and US Repre sentative Michael Capuano have been flooding the airwaves with advertising, while Attorney General Martha Coakley and City Year cofounder Alan Khazei have yet to air television ads. Steve believes Massachusetts needs a senator that can help turn our economy around, and he s putting his money where his mouth is, said Will Keyser, Pagliuca spokesman. (Boston Globe)
Gladys Knight and The (Senate) Pips Oct 16, 2009
Michael Capuano, congressman from Somerville, ran a flight of early TV spots. Since then, he raised only $300,000 in September, but his campaign claims it has more than a million dollars on hand. (Boston Globe)
State House News Service: Campaign Notebook Oct 14, 2009
Responding to criticism from a U.S. Senate race rival, Attorney General Martha Coakley said the long voting record of Congressman Michael Capuano isn t necessarily an indicator of how he would perform as a U.S. senator. It s one thing to say I voted this way or that way. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
PHOTO GALLERY: Senate campaigns descend on Brookline Oct 13, 2009
It was there that all four Democratic candidates for senate state Attorney General Martha Coakley, U.S Representative Michael Capuano, social entrepreneur Alan Khazei and millionaire Stephen Pagliuca met for the first time since launching their campaigns, and made their pitch to Brookline s famously active citizenry. The spectacle drew a swarm of politicians, reporters and curious residents that filled the Osborne Road home and spilled out onto the front porch, where onlookers shouted at the... (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Senate hopefuls try for edge in face-off Oct 13, 2009
The Senate candidates who attended the Brookline Democratic Town Committee function yesterday: City Year cofounder Alan Khazei (left), US Representative Michael Capuano, Bain Capital managing director Stephen Pagliuca, and Attorney General Martha Coakley. (Yoon S. Byun/ Globe Staff). (Boston Globe)
Maxwell Kennedy touts Khazei for Senate Oct 11, 2009
Khazei is one of four Democrats vying for the seat, challenging Congressman Michael Capuano, Attorney General Martha Coakley and Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca in the party primary to be decided on Dec. 8. Loading commenting interface. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Capuano trips raise profile, questions Oct 10, 2009
Representative Michael Capuano defended his trips, saying foreign policy knowledge is important and that knowledge is enhanced by meeting with foreign dignitaries ... US Representative Michael Capuano has traveled the world over his past five years in Congress, visiting two dozen countries and racking up at least $24,000 worth of taxpayer-funded bills for hotels, meals, and entertainment, as well as thousands more for travel on government jets, congressional records show. (Boston Globe)
Coakley claims massive lead in primary poll Oct 10, 2009
Michael Capuano, late last month. In the four-way race, Coakley led with 47 percent, followed by Capuano at 12 percent, Boston Celtics co-owner and Bain Capital managing partner Stephen Pagliuca with 4 percent, and City Year co-founded Alan Khazei with one percent. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Resourceful Senate hopefuls Oct 8, 2009
IDEAS: Michael Capuano is the most knowledgeable on federal issues, having served in the US House for 11 years. In debate, he will claim he d have the connections and clout to bring home the pork for Massachusetts. (Boston Globe)
Labor takes sides in race for Kennedy's Senate seat Oct 8, 2009
Attorney General Martha Coakley and US Representative Michael Capuano are battling for labor endorsements in the US Senate race. Here s a look at some of the major unions in the candidates respective corners. (Boston Globe)
First U.S. Senate primary forum scheduled Oct 8, 2009
Michael Capuano, Attorney General Martha Coakley, and Bain Capital managing director Stephen Pagliuca will attend a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce forum that the organization is promoting as the first in a series of election forums. City Year co-founder Alan Khazei has been invited but has not confirmed. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Not much traction, but still running Oct 7, 2009
In the Massachusetts Senate race, four major Democrats - Attorney General Martha Coakley, US Representative Michael Capuano, City Year cofounder Alan Khazei, and Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca - have formally announced campaigns. State Senator Scott Brown of Wrentham is the most prominent Republican in the contest. (Boston Globe)
What makes Coakley run Oct 7, 2009
Coakley is clearly ready to mix it up with US Representative Michael Capuano, who recently declared that she wasn t a liberal and who has painted her as cautious about addressing national issues. I m as progressive and liberal as Mike Capuano, she asserts. (Boston Globe)
Khazei: 'There's plenty of time' to raise profile Oct 6, 2009
Michael Capuano topped $300,000. In a press release, Khazei said, "I have been humbled and overwhelmed by the outpouring of financial support in response to our campaign of Big Citizenship and empowering people. I pledged that I would not take a dime of PAC and lobbyist money because I believe special interests are polluting our politics and preventing meaningful change on the central issues facing our country, from health care reform to climate change, to creating jobs, tax fairness, energy... (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Looking beyond the code words and stilettos for the best candidate Oct 1, 2009
You have all these little code words; now it s cautious, said Murray, complaining about a word used by Representative Michael Capuano, one of Coakley s challengers. Sure, there are code words used to undercut women in business and politics, and often they are contradictory. (Boston Globe)
MARSHFIELD STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP: Seeing and being seen Oct 1, 2009
Michael Capuano will be able to sell his pitch that he s Kennedy-reincarnate, whether Attorney General Martha Coakley met her midmonth goal of $1 million in collections and if so why she hasn t announced it yet (unless she waited to pop eyes with a far-gaudier total on Sept. 30, when fundraising reports are due), how long before Steve Pagliuca can step outside the Gabrieli model of rich guy who can t win one and what kind of an operation Alan Khazei can put together. For the GOP, state Sen. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Blog poll results: Everybody loves Pagliuca! Sep 30, 2009
Michael Capuano: 18 percent (30 votes). City Year cofounder Alan Khazei: 4 percent (7 votes). (Danvers Herald, MA)
Is Burr a long shot for senate race? Sep 30, 2009
Democratic candidates in the running include Attorney General Martha Coakley, Celtics owner Steve Pagliuca, and Congressman Michael Capuano. Burr believes more focus should be placed on smaller government, private-sector health care solutions, and nurturing of small business. (Canton Journal, MA)
Brown demands state end doing business with ACORN Sep 30, 2009
The House vote was 345-75, with most Massachusetts House members, including Senate candidate Michael Capuano of Somerville, voting against the measure. Capuano said yesterday that he voted against suspending ACORN s funding because the charges are still unproven. (Boston Globe)
Martha Coakley wins straw poll at Watertown's Faire on the Square Sep 30, 2009
Coakley won 47 percent of the roughly 150 votes cast, while her primary rival Congressman Michael Capuano came in second with 39 percent. The poll was held at the Democratic Town Committee s booth. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Clark of Melrose joins Coakleys Senate race Will serve as finance committee co-chair Sep 30, 2009
Michael Capuano and Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 8. Clark added that fellow Democrat Alan Khazei, former City Year co-founder and CEO, is expected to announce his candidacy on Thursday of this week, after the Free Press deadline. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Focus shifts to campaign for US Senate Sep 26, 2009
And US Representative Michael Capuano announced that he was starting a series of Open Mike gatherings throughout the state this weekend. The field is beginning to jell, Capuano said in an interview. (Boston Globe)
Schilling balks at Senate run, but Burr still a starter Sep 25, 2009
Michael Capuano, Attorney General Martha Coakley and Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca have announced they re seeking the Democratic nomination. Gov. Deval Patrick is expected to make the a temporary replacement for Kennedy soon. (Canton Journal, MA)
A sprint, not a marathon Sep 25, 2009
Representative Barney Frank s appearance at the pugnacious Michael Capuano s announcement was designed to send a signal to the liberal activists who turn out for special elections. Of course, Frank is not the one running. (Boston Globe)
Kennedy's dying wish granted Sep 25, 2009
Michael Capuano, the lone member of the state's congressional delegation in the race. The family confidant, who like the Patrick aide requested anonymity to speak about private conversations, refused to reveal whether the senator's widow, Vicki, had also endorsed Kirk. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Sports briefs Sept. 23rd Sep 24, 2009
Others seeking the senate seat include Democrats Marth Coakley and Michael Capuano, and Republicans Scott Brown and Bob Burr. Page 1 of 1. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Confidant: Kennedys want ex-DNC chairman in Senate Sep 24, 2009
A family confidant said Wednesday both Edward Kennedy Jr. and Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., had endorsed Kirk. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Schilling wont run for Kennedys seat in Senate Sep 24, 2009
Michael Capuano, Attorney General Martha Coakley and Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca have announced theyre seeking the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts. State Sen. (MSNBC -- Politics)
MARSHFIELD STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP: Playing by the House rules Sep 24, 2009
Michael Capuano declared last Friday, bluntly calling his competitors inexperienced and walking up to the line of likening Coakley s political experience to undistinguished service on the student council. For the Republicans, it s Canton selectman Bob Burr and state Sen. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Joan Vennochi: Backroom politics over Kennedy’s seat Sep 24, 2009
Its current occupant, Representative Michael Capuano, is running to replace Ted Kennedy in January s special election. A Capuano win would leave an opening for another Kennedy-for-Congress campaign. (Boston Globe)
