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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Moore Beats Simonian for Senate Seat

The incumbent is "excited to get started in January."

Incumbent Michael Moore has retained his seat in the state senate, trumping Republican challenger Steve Simonian in the Second Worcester District. Simonian recently conceded to Moore, according to campaign manager Keith Mitchell. Sen. Moore, D-Millbury, was elected in Nov. of 2008 and represents the towns of Auburn, Grafton, Leicester, Millbury, Wards 2 and 4 in Northbridge, Shrewsbury, Upton and Wards 5-7 and Precincts 1 and 5 in Ward 8 in Worcester. “I’m honored by the overwhelming show of support I’ve received throughout this election," said Moore, celebrating at Calabria in Millbury, "but behind every campaign is a team of selfless volunteers, giving their heart and soul to our cause. We are joined together by a common belief in good …

Monday, November 5, 2012

Moore, Simonian Battle for Senate

Incumbent Moore takes on Republican challenger Steve Simonian.

Auburn selectman Stephen R. Simonian, republican, is taking on incumbent state Sen. Michael O. Moore, D-Millbury, in the race for the second Worcester district, which includes Shrewsbury and Grafton. Patch asked both candidates identical questions: What are your three biggest issues? Sen. Moore: My first priority is job growth. While our economic recovery has been slow and steady, there are still far too many people out of work or underpaid. I was proud to play a role in passing the recent jobs bill, passed and signed into law earlier this year. This legislation makes a number of critical changes to promote job growth, from tax relief for small businesses to workforce development training. As we closely monitor the effects of these changes…

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Bruce Mann Meets With Small Business Owners in Shrewsbury

Elizabeth Warren's husband brings the campaign to Shrewsbury.

Information courtesy of the office of Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth Warren's husband, Bruce Mann, met with business owners at The Wellness Corporation as well as Dean Park Pizza before heading to Northborough at Cocobeni Confections for a small business roundtable. Local small business owners praised Elizabeth Warren's efforts on behalf of small businesses and families across Massachusetts.   "Elizabeth knows that small businesses are the heart and soul of our economy. Elizabeth and I are proud to stand with small business owners across the Commonwealth to fight for a level playing field," said Mann. "Elizabeth wants to go to Washington to make sure our small businesses here in Massachusetts have a real shot at success."   While Warren stands…

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