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24 Nov 2009

On The Record With Stephen Pagliuca: Segment 3

View segments from the Nov. 24, 2009 show featuring Senate candidate Stephen Pagliuca and hear commentary from Democratic and Republican analysts on the latest topics.

"… We here in the name Ted Kennedy in all of this and and I asked this question delicately but meaningfully. Is it just it's just Ted Kennedy seat or is this. We know that the next person's seat you know I'm saying should we run out of Ted Kennedy name or should you run on your -- name. …" at 4:31

"… Everyone's reverend Ted Kennedy's name in their -- new scene in the polling that -- resonated with voters. That said as John Kerry who's spent Ted Kennedy shadow for many years so -- will always -- Ted Kennedy seat but they've got -- when -- around don't -- count capital on all out. My temple wants praying for blizzard on …" at 4:46

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23 Nov 2009

Kennedy Claims He's Banned From Receiving Communion

"… tighter restrictions on abortion that. At the mission church where the late senator Kennedy's funeral was held parishioners had strong feelings about this controversy. …" at 0:46

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19 Nov 2009

On The Record: Jack Robinson Segment 1

View segments from the Nov. 19, 2009, show featuring Senate candidates Democrat Michael Capuano and Republican Jack Robinson.

"… Well yes I think senator Kennedy's No Child Left Behind support this is important although on the Obama administration is going beyond that. With race to the top which I think is even better way to of I'm bringing accountability to schools and I also supports school choice and vouchers would you do anything differently than from what Ted Kennedy has pushed in all those years in the Senate. Yes I would I think that having a progressive republicanism. I am would …" at 2:13

"… this as your on the fourth campaign. In 2000 you ran against Ted Kennedy only 13% of the Republicans voted for you in 2002 he ran for secretary of state. He came in with only 26% …" at 0:38

"… You ran against Ted Kennedy in 2000 is there anything. In the Ted Kennedy legacy. That you would try to continue health care education anything. …" at 1:42

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19 Nov 2009

On The Record: Michael Capuano Segment 1

View segments from the Nov. 19, 2009, show featuring Senate candidates Democrat Michael Capuano and Republican Jack Robinson.

"… afford Democrats running for the seat. Held for 47 years -- late Senator Ted Kennedy. Have you on -- 57 years old who lives in Somerville where he was once mayor. He served six terms in the …" at 0:52

"… Health care a reality in this country feel like -- was Ted Kennedy said that perfect as the enemy of good absolutely I mean what he -- a lot of people and aggressive as well …" at 4:18

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19 Nov 2009

Steve Pagliuca, Michael Capuano, Alan Khazei: In Their Own Words

Steve Pagliuca, Michael Capuano and Alan Khazei talk about building a wind farm on Cape Cod.

"… to place a wind farm on the -- long opposed by late Senator Ted Kennedy and tonight we have few Democrats Steve probably Uga. Michael -- you want -- and Alan Khazei. …" at 0:09

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13 Nov 2009

Pelosi Endorses Capuano For Kennedy's Seat

Rep. Mike Capuano picked up the endorsement Friday of the speaker of the House -- Nancy Pelosi -- in his quest to fill Sen. Edward Kennedy's seat.

"… the speaker of the house Nancy Pelosi in his quest to fill senator Kennedy's seat. But he's also under fire for an alleged flip flop on health care reform and political reporter Janet -- tells us …" at 0:03

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12 Nov 2009

On The Record: Scott Brown Segment 1

View segments from the Nov. 12, 2009, show featuring Senate candidate Scott Brown and hear commentary from Democratic and Republican analysts on the latest topics.

"… Massachusetts has a new US attorney was recommended by the late Senator Kennedy and Senator John Kerry who is the new US senator Kirk. -- And don't do with the US journalists it. -- US attorneys are you a senator is in there and I apologize -- Lewis recommended by Senator Kennedy and Senator Kerry who was and you listen to how I I don't know that I know -- and I can't recall …" at 5:24

"… and the health care bill riles the Democrats. I don't believe it's Senator Kennedy would compromise constitutional rights card entry in a way to get some things. And in politics it's all debatable. When it comes …" at 0:15

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12 Nov 2009

Pagliuca Says He Doesn't Support Draft

Democratic Senate candidate Stephen Pagliuca said he misunderstood a question about reinstating a military draft during a radio debate on Thursday.

"… Tupelo in will be in Boston tomorrow to endorse capital model for Senator Kennedy eight. Well I did the at his record in health care reform and dealing with the Iraq War. In the meantime the …" at 0:04

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11 Nov 2009

In Own Words: Jack Robinson

Republican Senate candidate Jack Robinson talks about health care, jobs and Afghanistan.

"… now from the primary elect to only they can even the late Senator Ted Kennedy. Our commitment 2009 coverage tonight Republican candidate Jack Robbins and in his own words on health care jobs and -- and. …" at 0:00

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10 Nov 2009

Senate Candidates Sound Off On Abortion Clause

Democrats in the U.S. Senate race came out swinging Tuesday in what may be the biggest controversy in the race to date: abortion.

"… every now how never voted -- and how they'll. Kelly -- believe Ted Kennedy would've done is pregnant he would he would have voted for the bill. …" at 1:24

"… Get rid of those provisions I don't Senator Kennedy would compromise on social rights. On in raid in a way to get something I'd -- at his great strength was an …" at 1:35

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