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Alan Khazei

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Wayland Residents Support Tom Conroy at Democratic U.S. Senate Debate

Tell us what you thought of Tom Conroy and the other candidates at the Oct. 4 debate.

Fielding questions on everything from the economy and jobs to women’s healthcare and marijuana legalization, the six Democratic candidates vying to take on Republican incumbent Scott Brown in next year’s U.S. Senate race engaged in a debate Tuesday night at UMass-Lowell. Outside Durgin Hall prior to the debate, sign-holders were plentiful for candidates Elizabeth Warren and Brookline’s Alan Khazei, while smaller contingents were on hand to support Tom Conroy, Bob Massie, Marisa DeFranco and Herb Robinson. At least three Wayland residents and one former resident made the trek to Lowell to support Conroy, a third-term state representative. Michael Bate said he has been a longtime supporter of Conroy, calling him the most qualified candidate …

Abby Jordan

11:52 am on Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Sorry Michael, that 9 in 29 was a typo... corrected both in your quote. Nice to meet you last night.   more ›

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Rep. Conroy to Debate Other U.S. Senate Democratic Candidates Tonight

The debate is set for 7 p.m. at UMass Lowell.

Democratic candidates hoping for their party’s nod to take on incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown next year will square off in a debate at UMass Lowell at 7 p.m. Patch will be covering tonight's debate, which features Wayland’s Tom Conroy, a state representative in his third term, and Brookline’s Alan Khazei, co-founder of the nonprofit City Year. Also taking part in the debate are Marisa DeFranco, Bob Massie, Herb Robinson and Elizabeth Warren.  Who do you think will stand out in the debate? Have you decided which candidate you’ll vote for? Join the conversation in the comments section below, both now and during the debate, which will be live-streamed. You can watch it on the Boston Herald or UMass Lowell websites. Also, check …

Michael Bate

11:22 am on Wednesday, October 5, 2011

I agree with Sheila. Tom was excellent. He has the broadest background of any of the candidates. He is also the only candidate who has already won an election.   more ›

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