Massachusetts Senate Election Coverage
As part of the Boston University Statehouse Program, we followed the election night madness here in Boston on January 19th, 2010.
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My stories as seen on the website:
Coakley supporters fear “total disaster” in DC
BOSTON -Despite failed candidate Martha Coakley’s assurance that “the dream lives on,” emotional supporters called the loss a “total disaster” for the Democratic Party.
Coakley took the podium Tuesday night at the Boston Sheraton Hotel to concede the race for US Senate to Republican Scott Brown. She lost by 5 percent of the vote, or about 106,000 voters.
It’s over for Coakley at 9:52 p.m.
Coakley walked on stage at 9:52 p.m. to a screaming crowd of fans waving “Martha Coakley for Senate” posters.
She joined the stage with volunteers, Sen. John Kerry, Gov. Deval Patrick and Senate President Therese Murray.
“I always respect the voter’s choice,” said Coakley as people chanted “Martha”.
9:11 p.m.: Coakley supporters try to stay positive
Supporters of Martha Coakley are becoming anxious at the thought that Scott Brown may take the late Ted Kennedy’s senate seat.
With 62 percent of the precincts counted and Brown still ahead with 53 percent of the votes, supporters like Jose Brceno are having a difficult time staying optimistic.
“I’m disappointed,” said Brceno while staring at the NECN reports on the projection screen, “I honestly think it’s over.”
New Yorker comes to Boston to show support
Antonio Greene, a construction worker and OPEIU union member from New York, proudly wears his New York Yankee’s baseball cap around the Sheraton Ballroom, while fixated on the NECN screen.
Greene, who drove up from New York City three days ago to campaign for Martha Coakley, spent the last couple of days knocking on doors to get voters to the polls.
“I’m here for the union and to support the members of the union,” Greene said.
Visiting the polls in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE – Jared Thomas has voted in every election that he has been eligible to vote for. Today’s special election, amidst the snow and slush, was no exception.
“It’s always nice to see Massachusetts be competitive in its politics,” said Thomas, an Ohio native.
