Posts Tagged: Patrick Leahy

How New England Fared in the 2010 Midterm Elections

Posted November 10th, 2010 by John O. Harney & filed under Newslink, Newslink Topic, Newslink Type.

It’s over. Gone are the acrimonious debates, boisterous crowds, vicious campaign attack ads, incessant robo calls and campaign paraphernalia cluttering street corners, highways, lawns and sidewalks. The voters have spoken in New England and across the nation.Nationally, Republicans swept races for governor, the state legislatures and the U.S. Congress. According to the National Conference of...

Special Policy Report: A High-Stakes Election for New England

Posted October 13th, 2010 by John O. Harney & filed under Newslink, Newslink Topic, Newslink Type.

Like the traditional four seasons in New England, election season has the potential to bring about stunning change. This year, races at the gubernatorial, federal and state legislative levels will have significant impacts on education and policy in the region for years to come.The political landscape in New England will be dramatically altered following the Nov. 2 midterm elections. At least four ...