STATE HOUSE — Former state Rep. Paul Gannon, who now lives in Hingham after representing South Boston in the early 1990s, will run against incumbent Republican Sen. Patrick O'Connor this November after the state Democratic Party chose him to be the party's new nominee.
A special executive committee met Sunday night to choose a replacement for Joan Meschino, who declined the Senate nomination after winning last Thursday's primary because she has chosen to focus instead on a race for an open House seat.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Donald Trump hasn't let many insults slide this campaign season — except when they come from Hillary Clinton's running mate.
The Republican presidential nominee has all but ignored the constant barrage of attacks from Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, who has assumed the traditional attack-dog role of a vice presidential candidate with gusto, but little notice.
