US EditionJOE BATTENFELD: Michelle Wu defends Boston, goes on attack against Trump and ‘bullies’
- Michelle Wu faces Josh Kraft in the Boston mayoral race, leveraging her successful political background and past victories, including a 64% win in the 2021 election against Annissa Essaibi George.
- Both candidates raised nearly $2.7 million, but Kraft’s super PAC received $1.9 million, significantly more than Wu’s $1.3 million.
- Kraft's campaign shows strong financial backing, backed by his father, Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, yet Wu maintains an edge through strong field operations and endorsements.
- Political consultant Katie Prisco-Buxbaum believes effective campaign use of funds and voter mobilization will be crucial, emphasizing that 'money matters, but it’s not the most important thing.
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Developer Tom O’Brien to join Boston mayoral race next week, reports say
Boston real estate developer Tom O’Brien will declare his candidacy for mayor next week, according to several reports. O’Brien, CEO of HYM Investments and former planning chief under then-Mayor Tom Menino, is expected to make the announcement in East Boston at some point next week, according to the Boston Globe. He joins Josh Kraft, son of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, in challenging Mayor Michelle Wu, who is expected to officially la…
Daily Show's Chieng Fangirls over Boston Mayor's Sanctuary Cities Defense
Comedy Central’s Ronny Chieng welcomed Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to the Tuesday taping of The Daily Show for a short two-question interview. Chieng’s first question was simply to ask how Wu became mayor, while the second put the ball on the tee for her to deliver her ode to sanctuary cities. Afterwards, Chieng would heap praise on his guest, telling her she is “the best.”
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