Keller: John Olver A Possible Interim Replacement For Kerry
Jon Keller says John Kerry's interim replacement will be "someone most likely who understands how Washington works."
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Jon Keller says John Kerry's interim replacement will be "someone most likely who understands how Washington works."
The new poll shows Brown wins in a rout in potential head-to-head match ups with Democrats.
"One never knows. I'm not one to get into conjecture," Affleck told Bob Schieffer, the host of CBS's "Face The Nation."
Could a Hollywood star be among the potential candidates if and when John Kerry's Senate seat opens up?
Former Gov. Michael Dukakis says he will not be a candidate for appointment as interim senator should Sen. John Kerry resign to accept appointment as Secretary of State.
If John Kerry leaves the U.S. Senate to become Secretary of State, former Governor Michael Dukakis might be the person to fill the seat until a special election is held.
Rumors of John Kerry being the top pick for Secretary of State was one of the topics WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller covered Sunday on "Keller @ Large" as he sat down with Attorney General Martha Coakley.
Gov. Deval Patrick says he hasn't reached out to anyone about temporarily filling Sen. John Kerry's seat if President Obama taps Kerry to serve as secretary of state.
If John Kerry leaves, really, anyone in the country could take a flyer on the special election.
The Brain Dead Republican Congress has had some low points, but last week's Senate vote on a United Nations treaty for the disabled was notable in its outrageousness.
There's been lots of talk about Senator John Kerry being the next Secretary of State and now there's a report he could be in line for Defense Secretary.
Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry says fellow Democrat George McGovern was a "voice of clarity and conviction" when the country needed it most during the Vietnam War and Watergate eras.
Obviously, one does not need a math degree of any sort to realize that something is amiss with these figures and thereby needs further explanation. It appears as though their number of those who found work, the number of new jobs created, or both are inaccurate.
As usual, President Barack Obama is passing the blame. On the campaign trail in Denver on Thursday, Obama was spreading the blame around for his pathetic debate performance on Wednesday night against GOP presidential challenger Mitt Romney.
The 2004 presidential nominee praised Obama for ending the war in Iraq, ordering the killing of Osama bin Laden, helping to end Moammar Gadhafi's regime in Libya and standing with Israel.
In an odd turn of events, the Republicans in Tampa nominated real life versions of their cartoon versions of Kerry and Gore. Republicans thought John Kerry should be criticized for changing positions. But Kerry is not in the same league as Romney who ran as a pro-choice candidate and promised to do more for gay rights than Ted Kennedy.
A Massachusetts politician seeking and sometimes winning a presidential nomination has become a routine sight.
Mass. lawmakers issued a joint statement asking President Barack Obama's administration to issue a disaster declaration.
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is being hailed as a vindication for Massachusetts.
Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown are looking to keep cranberry juice cocktails from being added to a list of sugary drinks that may soon be banned from public schools because of a campaign to reduce childhood obesity.
The role of Mitt Romney in President Barack Obama's practice debates will be played by another Massachusetts politician: John Kerry.
U.S. Sen. John Kerry is pushing authorities in Ecuador to extradite a man sentenced there to 25 years in prison for the bludgeoning death of a woman and her toddler son in Brockton.
A Beverly couple met in college, fell in love, and got married. One isn't a United States citizen. This wouldn't be a problem for most couples, but for Jackie and Gloria, the situation is dangerous.
The Woburn Post Office was renamed after Officer John "Jack" Maguire who was shot and killed while responding to a burglary at Kohl's the night after Christmas.
U.S. Sen. John Kerry is now a grandfather.
Payton Pritchard had 28 points and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off the short-handed Toronto Raptors 125-117 on Friday night.
A Princeton man who worked at an after-school program died by apparent suicide as police attempted to serve a search warrant for child sexual abuse material.
The owners of The Draft had their liquor license unanimously and indefinitely removed by the Licensing Board for repeated violations of underage drinking.
Stefon Diggs, the Patriots star receiver charged with strangulation and assault, will not be arraigned until after the Super Bowl.
The Uxbridge, Massachusetts police department announced that the wake and funeral for fallen officer Stephen LaPorta will be held next week.
Stefon Diggs, the Patriots star receiver charged with strangulation and assault, will not be arraigned in Massachusetts until after the Super Bowl.
Market Basket is America's No. 2 grocery store chain for a second year in a row, a new ranking finds.
A woman was found dead in a fire at a house in Easton, investigators said Friday.
The owners of The Draft had their liquor license unanimously and indefinitely removed by the Licensing Board for repeated violations of underage drinking.
The WBZ team is sharing their predictions for the Patriots-Chargers playoff game.
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Payton Pritchard had 28 points and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off the short-handed Toronto Raptors 125-117 on Friday night.
Stefon Diggs, the Patriots star receiver charged with strangulation and assault, will not be arraigned until after the Super Bowl.
The Boston Bruins started a five-game homestand with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.
A spokesperson for the Chicago Blackhawks confirmed the team received word of Hall's death from his family.
Jamal Murray had 22 points and 17 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics 114-110.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.