The wealthy businessman believes the pressing need to bring coverage to the uninsured outweighs the abortion issue, putting him in stark contrast with his main Democratic opponents. (Page A17, 673 words)By: Scot Lehigh|Date: Nov 20, 2009

We'll learn what's truly important to the Massachusetts Legislature: offering families more choices, catalyzing educational innovation, and tackling underperforming schools -- or placating the teachers unions. (Page A15, 681 words)By: Scot Lehigh|Date: Nov 13, 2009

In the race to replace Ted Kennedy, we need someone determined to confront the river of red ink flooding the nation's future. (Page A15, 923 words)By: Scot Lehigh|Date: Nov 6, 2009

Mayor Menino's real message this campaign peered directly into the past: If you're reasonably content with the way things are going, keep me in office. Boston voters were - and did. (Page A13, 682 words)By: Scot Lehigh|Date: Nov 4, 2009

Michael Capuano, the candidate for US Senate, takes pride in his bare-knuckled populist image, and only a cynic would point to his assets of a mere $1.4 to $3.1 million. (Page A15, 697 words)By: Scot Lehigh|Date: Nov 18, 2009

We've heard a lot about the importance of political experience in the US Senate race, but last night the most notable way that experience manifested itself was in the regular ducking of questions. (Page A11, 291 words)By: Scot Lehigh|Date: Oct 27, 2009

Granted an audience before the ruler of Boston, questions about the city's future are seen as impertinent. (Page A15, 685 words)By: Scot Lehigh|Date: Oct 28, 2009

Michael Flaherty proved he can be tough on his opponent. But as the Boston mayoral election nears its close, this question remains: Can he also be tough on his allies? (Page A15, 676 words)By: Scot Lehigh|Date: Oct 23, 2009

President Obama has now put a glittering pot of money on the table for states willing to press boldly on reform. However, with 41 days left in the Legislature's session, little tangible progress has been made. (Page A15, 704 words)By: Scot Lehigh|Date: Oct 9, 2009

The e-mail controversy has brought some of Mayor Menino's shortcomings into focus just days before voters go to the polls to select the two candidates who will face off in the final election. It's a good reminder of the central question the final vote should turn on: Is the mayoral mixed bag known as Thomas M. Menino the right man to guide Boston into the second decade of the 21st century? (Page A15, 685 words)By: Scot Lehigh|Date: Sep 18, 2009