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Mass GOP strategist says Trump indictments hurt local Republican candidates
GOP strategist Wendy Wakeman says Trump's prominence and indictments are negatively impacting GOP candidates in Massachusetts.
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GOP strategist Wendy Wakeman says Trump's prominence and indictments are negatively impacting GOP candidates in Massachusetts.
The GOP primaries are Trump's world. Other candidates just live in it.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Former U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Senator Scott Brown said Mass. offers plenty of opportunity for the GOP.
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
With just days to go now until the September 6th primary, the Republican candidates for governor came to the WBZ studios for back-to-back interviews.
A Suffolk University/USA Today poll finds 64 percent of people think America is on the wrong track and the healthcare debate has damaged the President's and GOP's ratings.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is heading to Rhode Island looking to inspire his fellow Republicans.
The state's all-Democratic House delegation seems unlikely to change. Only four incumbents have Republican opponents and the races in those districts have been largely low profile.
New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte says she is dropping her support for Donald Trump and plans to write in vice presidential running mate Mike Pence's name for president.
Trump blasted US immigration policies at a town hall-style meeting in Maine, saying it made it possible for the Boston Marathon bombers to get into the country.
Donald Trump introduced Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate on Saturday, calling him "my partner in this campaign" and his first and best choice to join him on a winning Republican presidential ticket.
Massachusetts Republican Party Chair Kirsten Hughes talked about the Mass. GOP's plans for 2016.
Massachusetts could soon be granting two new political parties official status.
Smart voters of all types are going to have to work hard to screen out the campaign character assassination.
Massachusetts Republicans need to clean up their act fast, or risk undermining their core claim to power.
Republican leaders overwhelmingly voted Friday to shorten their presidential selection process in an attempt to minimize damage from GOP candidates attacking each other.
Colin Powell says "in recent years, there's been a significant shift to the right." Wrong, wrong and wrong as can be.
More than a month after the election, things continue to get worse for the GOP brand. The lead Republican spokesperson during the fiscal cliff negotiations, House Speaker John Boehner, has a 34 percent approval rating. President Obama has a 54 percent approval rating.
The curse of brain dead Republicans is not limited to Washington, DC. It turns out that GOP leaders in state capitols have also been unable to digest the results of November's elections.
Former House Republican Leader Dick Armey criticized GOP candidates for saying "stupid things," but here is one problem: The 2012 candidates were talking about Republican policy.
One more search; the Republican Party search for someone who can explain to the party, the new realities of American voters. I've been struggling with it for a couple of weeks now, wondering how a Chicago community organizer who became President of the United States
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is obviously in the wrong business. He is becoming more of a television celebrity by the minute and getting much better reviews as a television performer than as governor.
Once again, a Republican politician has said something extreme about rape. Extreme and extremely stupid.
While Trump may have an "October surprise" that will destroy President Obama's reelection campaign for the White House, I don't think it's going to be much more than seeing Trump get the headlines for part of the day, again.
Brad Stevens reacted to two of the biggest storylines surrounding the Boston Celtics this offseason.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
Two men involved in a gruesome 2009 home invasion that left a Mont Vernon, New Hampshire woman dead and her young daughter seriously hurt are up for parole.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, Brady completely ignored his offer.
The Arc of the South Shore plans to open its own group home for people with autism in Massachusetts who are turning 22.
Two men involved in a gruesome 2009 home invasion that left a Mont Vernon, New Hampshire woman dead and her young daughter seriously hurt are up for parole.
More pieces of a broken wind turbine off Nantucket are falling into the sea. Vineyard Wind says the broken blade "could detach soon."
Brookline police say a 68-year-old man is accused of trailing teenage joggers and exposing himself while in possession of a stun gun and handcuffs in his truck.
A Belmont woman is upset and scared after she says someone shot her cat with a BB gun.
On Wednesday, Boston released a "Rat Action Plan" to tackle the city's serious rodent problem.
Researchers are developing a new experimental nasal spray that may help treat patients with dementia.
Having trouble sleeping? New study finds participating in short bursts of activity before bed can help you sleep longer.
A recent study in the U.K. discovered those who walk or bike to work are more mentally and physically fit compared to those who don't.
A new survey found that more than 50% of Gen Z are using TikTok for health advice.
One area that's often overlooked when we talk about extreme heat is its impact on medications, and many drugs don't do well in warm temperatures.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
Two big meetings were held in Washington Tuesday as House and Senate Democrats gathered separately to talk about President Biden and the future his candidacy.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Brad Stevens reacted to two of the biggest storylines surrounding the Boston Celtics this offseason.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, Brady completely ignored his offer.
Training camp is nearly upon us, that special time of year when an NFL player can go from relative obscurity to potential stardom with a strong showing on the practice field.
While Jaylen Brown's assessment on Bronny James didn't sit well with Lakers fans, Bronny's agent had no issues with the Celtics star sharing his opinion.
There is a new man in charge of the Patriots, with Jerod Mayo set to host his first training camp as head coach of New England.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.
The Coast Guard came to the rescue of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy after his boat lost power off Nantucket.
A humpback whale was caught on video leaping out of the water in Kittery, Maine.