2012 United States Senate election in Massachusetts

none March 2026 December 2017 2012 United States Senate election in Massachusetts Massachusetts presidential no 2010 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts 2010 (special) 2018 United States Senate election in Massachusetts 2018 2012 11 6 150x150px File:Elizabeth Warren--Official 113th Congressional Portrait-- (cropped).jpg Elizabeth Warren Democratic Party (United States) 1,696,346 53.74% File:Sbrownofficial.jpg Scott Brown Republican Party (United States) 1,458,048 46.19% 300px County results 300px| Municipality results 300px| Congressional district results 300px| Precinct results 1 250px Warren: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Brown: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% U.S. Senator Scott Brown Republican Party (United States) Elizabeth Warren Democratic Party (United States) The 2012 United States Senate election in Massachusetts was held in Massachusetts on November 6, 2012, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Democrat Elizabeth Warren defeated incumbent Republican Senator Scott Brown. This election was held concurrently with the U.S. presidential election and elections to the U.S. Senate in other states, elections to the House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. Brown ran for re-election to a first full term. He was first elected in a 2010 special election triggered by the death of incumbent Democratic senator Ted Kennedy. Brown was unopposed in the 2012 Republican primary. For the Democrats, an initial wide field of prospective candidates narrowed after the entry of Harvard Law School professor Elizabeth Warren, the architect of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Warren clinched near-unanimous party support, with all but one of the other Democratic candidates withdrawing following her entrance. After winning her party's nomination, she faced Brown in the general election. The election was one of the most-followed races in 2012 and cost approximately $82 million, which made it the most expensive election in Massachusetts history and the second-most expensive in the entire 2012 election cycle, next to the presidential race; this was despite the two candidates' having agreed not to allow outside money to influence the race. Opinion polling indicated a close race for much of the campaign, though Warren opened up a small but consistent lead in the final few weeks. She went on to defeat Brown by over 236,000 votes, 54% to 46%. Despite his loss, Brown received 8.6% more of the state vote than Republican former governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney did in the concurrent presidential election and won five counties that voted Democratic in the concurrent presidential race: Barnstable, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Worcester. This is the last Massachusetts U.S. Senate race that was decided by a single-digit margin or where the incumbent was defeated. Brown was the only incumbent U.S. senator to lose a general election in 2012. He later moved to New Hampshire, where he ran for the U.S. Senate and lost in 2014. Warren was sworn in on January 3, 2013. Background Democratic U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy was re-elected in 2006, and died on August 25, 2009, from a malignant brain tumor.Ted Kennedy Dies of Brain Cancer at Age 77 August 26, 2009 ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/TedKennedy/story?id=6692022 August 26, 2009 February 1, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190201043650/https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/TedKennedy/story?id=6692022 live On September 24, 2009, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick appointed longtime friend of Kennedy and former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul G. Kirk to succeed Kennedy until a special election could be held.http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/09/patrick-officially-appoints-kirk-as-interim-senator.php Patrick Officially Appoints Kirk As Interim Senator September 24, 2009 January 21, 2011 Talking Points Memo Eric Kleefeld December 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111218042257/http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/09/patrick-officially-appoints-kirk-as-interim-senator.php live Kirk's appointment was especially controversial, as the governor's ability to appoint an interim senator was removed during the Romney administration by the Democratic-controlled legislature, as a precaution if senator and presidential nominee John Kerry was elected president in 2004. Laws surrounding Senate appointment were quickly changed following Kennedy's death.http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2009/sep/24/massachusetts-legislature/massachusetts-legislature-flip-flops-governors-sen/ On whether the governor of Massachusetts should be able to appoint an interim U.S. senator Louis Jacobson PolitiFact.com September 24, 2009 December 29, 2013 December 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231001553/http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2009/sep/24/massachusetts-legislature/massachusetts-legislature-flip-flops-governors-sen/ live The Massachusetts Republican Party sued in an attempt to halt Kirk's appointment, but it was rejected by Suffolk Superior Court Judge Thomas Connolly.http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/09/judge_to_rule_b.html Judge rejects GOP bid to block Senate appointment September 25, 2009 December 29, 2013 The Boston Globe John R. Ellement Andrew Ryan amp December 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231003516/http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/09/judge_to_rule_b.html dead In the special election held on January 19, 2010, Republican state senator Scott Brown defeated Democratic state attorney general Martha Coakley in an upset victory.https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/19/AR2010011904517.html Republican Brown beats Coakley in special Senate election in Massachusetts January 20, 2010 January 21, 2011 The Washington Post Paul Kane Karl Vick January 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110122174717/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/19/AR2010011904517.html live Brown thus became the first Republican to be elected from Massachusetts to the United States Senate since Edward Brooke in 1972, and he began serving the remainder of Kennedy's term on February 4, 2010.http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/for-scott-brown-a-third-round-in-the-battle-against-partisan-gravity/ For Scott Brown, a Third Round in the Battle Against Partisan Gravity December 20, 2012 February 26, 2014 FiveThirtyEight Nate Silver March 4, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140304230448/http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/for-scott-brown-a-third-round-in-the-battle-against-partisan-gravity/ live http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/02/04/scott-brown-sworn-in-as-new-u-s-senator-from-massachusetts Scott Brown sworn in as new U.S. senator from Massachusetts February 4, 2010 January 21, 2011 CNN April 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100409003813/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/02/04/scott-brown-sworn-in-as-new-u-s-senator-from-massachusetts/ dead Republican primary The National Republican Trust PAC, a group integral to Brown's 2010 election, vowed to draft a conservative opponent, citing dissatisfaction with his vote in support of the New START nuclear arms treaty.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/31/scott-brown-republican-primary-challenge_n_816455.html Scott Brown Will Get Republican Primary Challenge, Ex-Backer Vows January 31, 2011 December 29, 2013 Nick Wing HuffPost December 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231000550/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/31/scott-brown-republican-primary-challenge_n_816455.html live However, Brown went unopposed in the Republican primary. Candidates Nominee Scott Brown, incumbent U.S. senatorhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/scott-brown-no-white-house-bid-planned-for-2012/ Scott Brown: No White House bid planned for 2012 February 21, 2011 February 22, 2011 CBS News February 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110222224644/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/02/21/earlyshow/main20034415.shtml live Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown More conservativechallenger Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 16–18, 2011 255 ±6.1% 70% 21% — 9% Results Republican primary resultshttp://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/20120906_sp_results_rep.pdf 09/06/2012 Republican State Primary Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Elections Division November 8, 2012 October 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018222959/https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/20120906_sp_results_rep.pdf dead Scott Brown (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 133,860 99.46 Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 733 0.54 134,593 100.00 Democratic primary The Massachusetts Democratic Convention was held on June 2, 2012, where Warren received 95.77% of delegate votes.Rizzuto Robert Elizabeth Warren lands party endorsement with record 95 percent support at Massachusetts Democratic Convention http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/06/elizabeth_warren_lands_party_e.html June 2, 2012 The Republican June 2, 2012 December 8, 2012 https://archive.today/20121208215132/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/06/elizabeth_warren_lands_party_e.html live As the only candidate with 15% of delegate votes necessary to qualify for the primary ballot, Warren eliminated her challenger Marisa DeFranco, becoming the de facto nominee. The Democratic primary was held on September 6, 2012, with Warren running unopposed.Primary rival may distract Elizabeth Warren http://articles.boston.com/2012-05-27/metro/31861368_1_delegate-vote-national-party-party-leaders https://archive.today/20130118121304/http://articles.boston.com/2012-05-27/metro/31861368_1_delegate-vote-national-party-party-leaders dead January 18, 2013 Boston, MA May 27, 2012 Boston.com July 26, 2012 The Boston Globe Candidates Nominee Elizabeth Warren, Harvard Law School professor and architect of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureauhttp://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/14/elizabeth-warren-posts-announcement-video-for-senate-run The New York Times Elizabeth Warren Posts Announcement Video for Senate Run September 14, 2011 September 14, 2011 Michael D. Shear October 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111027010417/http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/14/elizabeth-warren-posts-announcement-video-for-senate-run/ live Eliminated at convention Marisa DeFranco, immigration lawyerRoman Jesse February 8, 2012 DeFranco unabashedly liberal in Senate run https://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/defranco-unabashedly-liberal-in-senate-run/article_4d493d82-38d2-5521-80d7-1ba7cbd79a1e.html February 4, 2023 Salem News en February 4, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230204113659/https://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/defranco-unabashedly-liberal-in-senate-run/article_4d493d82-38d2-5521-80d7-1ba7cbd79a1e.html live Withdrawn Tom Conroy, state representative (withdrew December 12, 2011)http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2011/12/tom_conroy_abandons_bid_for_us.html Conor Berry Tom Conroy abandons bid for U.S. Senate, narrowing Democratic challengers to Scott Brown December 12, 2011 December 12, 2011 The Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts) April 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120403225238/http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2011/12/tom_conroy_abandons_bid_for_us.html live Alan Khazei, founder of City Year (withdrew October 26, 2011)http://www.rollcall.com/news/alan_khazei_give_up_massachusetts_senate_bid-209796-1.html Alan Khazei to Give Up Massachusetts Senate Bid October 26, 2011 Joshua Miller Roll Call December 29, 2013 December 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131230235859/http://www.rollcall.com/news/alan_khazei_give_up_massachusetts_senate_bid-209796-1.html live James Coyne King, corporate lawyer (withdrew March 21, 2012)Democrat James King drops out of U.S. Senate Race, pledges support for Elizabeth Warren http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/03/democrat_james_king_drops_out.html March 21, 2012 The Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts) March 21, 2012 March 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120322015903/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/03/democrat_james_king_drops_out.html live Bob Massie, entrepreneur and nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts in 1994 (withdrew October 7, 2011)http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/10/robert_massie_drops_out_of_mas.html Robert Massie drops out of Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate primary October 7, 2011 October 7, 2011 The Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts) July 2, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130702113748/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/10/robert_massie_drops_out_of_mas.html live Herb Robinson, engineer (withdrew December 15, 2011)http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/12/newton_democrat_herb_robinson.html Newton Democrat Herb Robinson drops out of U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts Robert Rizzuto The Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts) December 16, 2011 December 29, 2013 December 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231002814/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/12/newton_democrat_herb_robinson.html live Setti Warren, mayor of Newton (withdrew September 29, 2011; endorsed E. Warren, no relation)Gotsis Chloe Mayor Warren officially endorses Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate http://www.wickedlocal.com/newton/features/x2063885801/Mayor-Warren-joins-forces-with-Elizabeth-Warren-to-take-on-Scott-Brown#axzz1s3FtbAGY Wicked Local Newton October 27, 2011 April 14, 2012 November 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111102143355/http://www.wickedlocal.com/newton/features/x2063885801/Mayor-Warren-joins-forces-with-Elizabeth-Warren-to-take-on-Scott-Brown#axzz1s3FtbAGY live Declined Mike Capuano, U.S. representativehttp://www.rollcall.com/news/capuano_wont_challenge_brown_seeking_re_election-208429-1.html Mike Capuano Won't Challenge Scott Brown, Seeking Re-Election September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller December 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111219055729/http://www.rollcall.com/news/capuano_wont_challenge_brown_seeking_re_election-208429-1.html live Kim Driscoll, mayor of Salemhttp://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2011/04/salem_mayor_dri.html Salem Mayor Driscoll skipping 2012 Senate race April 5, 2011 April 5, 2011 The Boston Globe Glen Johnson April 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110417154015/http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2011/04/salem_mayor_dri.html dead Barney Frank, U.S. representativehttps://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/81636-barney-frank-wont-challenge-sen-scott-brown-in-2012/ Barney Frank won't challenge Sen. Scott Brown in 2012 February 3, 2011 February 3, 2011 The Hill Michael O'Brien February 5, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110205023956/http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/141915-barney-frank-to-seek-reelection-in-2012 live Joseph P. Kennedy II, former U.S. representativeJoseph P. Kennedy II reiterates he won't challenge Sen. Brown http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2011/03/joe_kennedy_rei.html Brian R. Ballou The Boston Globe March 8, 2011 March 8, 2011 March 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110311015225/http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2011/03/joe_kennedy_rei.html dead Victoria Reggie Kennedy, Ted Kennedy's widowhttp://archive.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/01/12/a_word_with_kennedy/ A word with Kennedy January 11, 2011 January 11, 2011 The Boston Globe Scott Lehigh February 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120216032406/http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/01/12/a_word_with_kennedy/ live Stephen Lynch, U.S. representativehttp://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/09/lynch-wont-make.php Lynch Won't Make Senate Bid September 23, 2011 September 24, 2011 National Journal Jim O'Sullivan https://web.archive.org/web/20110925075838/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/09/lynch-wont-make.php September 25, 2011 dead mdy-all Rachel Maddow, television host and political commentatorhttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/campaign-ads/65340-maddow-uses-globe-ad-to-deny-senate-run/ Maddow uses Globe ad to deny Senate run March 26, 2010 March 26, 2010 The Hill Aaron Blake March 29, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100329211300/http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/campaign-ads/89305-maddow-takes-out-full-page-ad-declaring-im-not-running live Marty Meehan, former U.S. representativehttp://www.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/20101109eager_dems_put_bulls-eye_on_scott_brown Eager Dems put bull's-eye on Scott Brown November 9, 2010 November 9, 2010 Boston Herald Hillary Chabot November 13, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101113032648/http://www.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/20101109eager_dems_put_bulls-eye_on_scott_brown live Thomas Menino, mayor of Bostonhttp://bostonherald.com/news/politics/view.bg?articleid=1308214 Recovering Mayor Menino plans to stand and deliver talk January 9, 2011 January 10, 2011 Boston Herald Joe Battenfeld January 10, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110110124339/http://www.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view.bg?articleid=1308214 live Deval Patrick, governor of Massachusettshttp://www.wickedlocal.com/norwood/news/x1790517836/Patrick-sounding-out-Brown-rivals-eyes-new-legislative-allegiances Patrick sounding out Brown rivals, eyes new legislative 'allegiances' December 2, 2010 December 2, 2010 GateHouse News Service Kyle Cheney December 6, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101206145851/http://www.wickedlocal.com/norwood/news/x1790517836/Patrick-sounding-out-Brown-rivals-eyes-new-legislative-allegiances live John F. Tierney, U.S. representativehttp://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x1599338756/Rockport-High-students-quiz-their-congressman Rockport High students quiz their congressman February 1, 2011 February 4, 2011 Gloucester Daily Times Jonathan L'Ecuyer July 31, 2012 https://archive.today/20120731115752/http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x1599338756/Rockport-High-students-quiz-their-congressman live Warren Tolman, former state senator and former state representativeMurphy Matt Democratic Senate candidates playing nice, at least for now The Salem News August 23, 2011 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomConroy MarisaDeFranco JimKing AlanKhazei BobMassie HerbRobinson ElizabethWarren SettiWarren Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 16–18, 2011 461 ±4.6% 7% 2% — 9% 2% 1% 55% 1% — 22%UMass LowellUMass Lowell https://web.archive.org/web/20160128015912/http://www.uml.edu/docs/UML%20MA%20RV%20Topline%2020110928a_tcm18-37731.pdf January 28, 2016 September 22–28, 2011 1,005 ±3.8% 5% 4% — 3% 3% 1% 36% 3% 1% 32%YouGov for UMass AmherstYouGov for UMass Amherst November 9–22, 2011 122 ±4.6% 7% 6% — — — 2% 73% — 13% —Suffolk University/7NEWSSuffolk University/7NEWS https://web.archive.org/web/20120303180434/http://suffolk.edu/images/content/FRIDAY_FINAL_MA_Statewide_Marginals_Feb_17_2012(1).pdf March 3, 2012 February 11–15, 2012 218 ±?% — 5% 1% — — — 72% — — 20%Suffolk University/7NEWSSuffolk University/7NEWS https://web.archive.org/web/20121004133209/http://www.suffolk.edu/images/content/FINAL_MA_Statewide_Marginals_May_22_2012_FINAL.pdf October 4, 2012 May 20–22, 2012 284 ±?% — 6% — — — — 71% — — 12% Results Democratic convention vote Elizabeth Warren Democratic Party (United States) 3,352 95.77 Marisa DeFranco Democratic Party (United States) 148 4.23 3,500 100.00 Democratic primary votehttps://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/20120906_sp_results_dem.pdf 09/06/2012 Democratic State Primary Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Elections Division October 15, 2012 October 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121017211410/http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/20120906_sp_results_dem.pdf dead Elizabeth Warren Democratic Party (United States) 308,979 97.59 Write-ins Democratic Party (United States) 7,638 2.41 316,617 100.00 General election Campaign On September 14, 2011, Warren declared her intention to run for the Democratic nomination for the 2012 election in Massachusetts for the United States Senate. The seat had been won by Republican Scott Brown in a 2010 special election after the death of Ted Kennedy.Randall Maya Jackson September 14, 2011 Warren Kicks Off Senate Campaign The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424053111904060604576570492151601966 August 8, 2017 August 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190813112542/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424053111904060604576570492151601966 liveHelderman, Rosalind S. Weiner, Rachel September 14, 2011 Consumer advocate Elizabeth Warren launches US Senate campaign with tour of Massachusetts The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/elizabeth-warren-announces-massachusetts-senate-run-against-republican-scott-brown/2011/09/14/gIQAz0IzSK_story.html September 17, 2017 August 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190813112542/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/elizabeth-warren-announces-massachusetts-senate-run-against-republican-scott-brown/2011/09/14/gIQAz0IzSK_story.html live Warren won the Democratic nomination on June 2, 2012, at the state Democratic convention with a record 95.77% of the votes of delegates. She was endorsed by the governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick.Bierman Noah May 30, 2012 Deval Patrick endorses Elizabeth Warren for US Senate Boston.com https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2012/05/30/deval-patrick-endorses-elizabeth-warren-for-us-senate/ May 30, 2012 January 2, 2013 https://archive.today/20130102031132/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/05/30/deval-patrick-endorses-elizabeth-warren-for-senate/8Kv1oAoMntcfebHxftFNPN/story.html live Warren and her opponent Scott Brown agreed to engage in four televised debates, including one with a consortium of media outlets in Springfield and one on WBZ-TV in Boston.Elizabeth Warren agrees to WBZ-TV debate with Scott Brown – Political Intelligence – A national political and campaign blog from The Boston Globe Boston.com http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/06/05/elizabeth-warren-agrees-wbz-debate-with-scott-brown/SfYEMzlhAPUSz4rhrC4ZoN/story.html dead June 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120607235402/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/06/05/elizabeth-warren-agrees-wbz-debate-with-scott-brown/SfYEMzlhAPUSz4rhrC4ZoN/story.html June 7, 2012thumb|right|Brown campaigning in his truck Brown ran as a moderate, stressing his ability to cross party lines and highlighting his votes for the Dodd-Frank financial reform law and to repeal "don't ask, don't tell".https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/19/us/politics/scott-brown-tries-to-show-independent-side-against-elizabeth-warren.html Republican Senator Runs Away From the Party Line The New York Times January 18, 2012 December 29, 2013 Abby Goodnough November 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129214749/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/19/us/politics/scott-brown-tries-to-show-independent-side-against-elizabeth-warren.html live Warren campaigned on a platform championing the middle class, and supporting Wall Street regulation. Warren criticized Brown for continually voting with Republican leadership, and argued that he was not the bipartisan moderate he claimed to be.Levenson Michael Brown, Warren fire away over voting, work records https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/10/01/brown-and-warren-tussle-second-debate/Q6JdhPNTAHmAZJ5WHWk1HO/story.html June 8, 2013 The Boston Globe October 2, 2012 Warren criticized Brown's votes against Obama's jobs bills, against closing tax subsidies for oil companies, and against the so-called Buffett Rule to raise taxes on the wealthy. The votes, she said, show Brown is not the bipartisan moderate he claims to be. December 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121228112922/http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/10/01/brown-and-warren-tussle-second-debate/Q6JdhPNTAHmAZJ5WHWk1HO/story.html live Arsenault Mark In new ad, Elizabeth Warren slams Scott Brown's votes on women's issues, Brown says Warren trying to scare women http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/10/12/new-elizabeth-warren-slams-scott-brown-votes-womens-issues-brown-says-warren-trying-scare-women/hsRTrgpXyb5Iie1HhvgRxK/story.html June 8, 2013 The Boston Globe October 12, 2012 December 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231001855/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/10/12/new-elizabeth-warren-slams-scott-brown-votes-womens-issues-brown-says-warren-trying-scare-women/hsRTrgpXyb5Iie1HhvgRxK/story.html dead A staple of Brown's attack tactics against Warren was his consistent reference to her as "Professor Warren", in attempt to portray her as an elitist academic.http://www.msnbc.com/hardball/elizabeth-warren-brown-still-calling-me-pro Elizabeth Warren: Brown still calling me 'professor' Aliyah Frumin October 10, 2012 December 29, 2013 MSNBC December 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131230235424/http://www.msnbc.com/hardball/elizabeth-warren-brown-still-calling-me-pro live Brown faced blowback after the second debate, during which he claimed conservative Antonin Scalia was a "model" Supreme Court Justice, prompting boos from the debate audience.http://www.businessinsider.com/scott-brown-scalia-supreme-court-massachusetts-senate-debate-elizabeth-warren-2012-10 Scott Brown Shot Himself In The Foot During Debate With Elizabeth Warren October 1, 2012 December 29, 2013 Brett Logiurato Business Insider December 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131230235210/http://www.businessinsider.com/scott-brown-scalia-supreme-court-massachusetts-senate-debate-elizabeth-warren-2012-10 live Warren spoke at the 2012 Democratic National Convention immediately before Bill Clinton on the penultimate night of the convention. Warren contrasted President Obama's economic plan with Mitt Romney's in the 2012 election and rebuked the Republican Party's economic policy, stating: "Their vision is clear: 'I've got mine, and the rest of you are on your own.'" Warren positioned herself as a champion of a beleaguered middle class that, as she said, "has been chipped, squeezed and hammered."https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/elizabeth-warren-democratic-national-convention-system-rigged/story?id=17150134#.UEleDrLiYRk Elizabeth Warren: 'The System Is Rigged' ABC News June 27, 2020 November 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141109005308/http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/elizabeth-warren-democratic-national-convention-system-rigged/story?id=17150134#.UEleDrLiYRk live http://go.bloomberg.com/political-capital/2012-09-05/elizabeth-warren-wall-street-ceos-still-strut-around-congress Elizabeth Warren: 'Wall Street CEOs' Still 'Strut Around Congress' Bloomberg.com September 7, 2012 March 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130323230824/http://go.bloomberg.com/political-capital/2012-09-05/elizabeth-warren-wall-street-ceos-still-strut-around-congress/ live https://www.ft.com/content/5718c926-f7d4-11e1-ba54-00144feabdc0 Warren attacks CEOs who 'wrecked economy' Financial Times September 6, 2012 September 7, 2012 September 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120908033052/http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5718c926-f7d4-11e1-ba54-00144feabdc0.html live According to Warren, "People feel like the system is rigged against them. And here's the painful part: They're right. The system is rigged." Warren said that Wall Street CEOs "wrecked our economy and destroyed millions of jobs" and that they "still strut around congress, no shame, demanding favors, and acting like we should thank them."Elizabeth Warren: 'The System Is Rigged' https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/elizabeth-warren-democratic-national-convention-system-rigged/story?id=17150134 October 12, 2014 ABC News November 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141109005308/http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/elizabeth-warren-democratic-national-convention-system-rigged/story?id=17150134 liveElizabeth Warren: 'Wall Street CEOs' Still 'Strut Around Congress' http://go.bloomberg.com/political-capital/2012-09-05/elizabeth-warren-wall-street-ceos-still-strut-around-congress/ October 12, 2014 Political Capital December 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231013754/http://go.bloomberg.com/political-capital/2012-09-05/elizabeth-warren-wall-street-ceos-still-strut-around-congress/ liveKirchgaessner Stephanie September 6, 2012 Warren attacks CEOs who 'wrecked economy' https://www.ft.com/content/5718c926-f7d4-11e1-ba54-00144feabdc0 https://web.archive.org/web/20120908033052/http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5718c926-f7d4-11e1-ba54-00144feabdc0.html September 8, 2012 Financial Times Brown attended the 2012 Republican National Convention, but was not a speaker there. According to Brown, he had rejected an offer to play a larger role, and limited his attendance to a single day because of scheduling demands.Johnson Glen Scott Brown says he was asked to play bigger GOP convention role but declined http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/08/30/scott-brown-watching-mitt-romney-accept-gop-nomination-while-aiming-reduce-fallout/5CQbrSM8gBz1OLsHAw8sjP/story.html September 9, 2012 The Boston Globe August 30, 2012 September 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120910115648/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/08/30/scott-brown-watching-mitt-romney-accept-gop-nomination-while-aiming-reduce-fallout/5CQbrSM8gBz1OLsHAw8sjP/story.html dead Scott Brown to Elizabeth Warren: I'm no ultra right-winger http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view.bg?articleid=1061156909&srvc=rss September 9, 2012 Boston Herald Hillary Chabot Joe Battenfeld Following Todd Akin's controversial "legitimate rape" comments, Brown was the first sitting senator to demand he drop out of the Missouri U.S. Senate race. He also called on his party to "recognize in its platform that you can be pro-choice and still be a good Republican."Burns Alexander Scott Brown objects to GOP platform language on abortion https://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/08/scott-brown-objects-to-gop-platform-language-on-abortion-132725 Politico September 9, 2012 August 21, 2012 September 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120923224403/http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/08/scott-brown-objects-to-gop-platform-language-on-abortion-132725.html live Brown's campaign had been endorsed by many Massachusetts Democrats, many of whom were prominently featured in his campaign ads.Blake Aaron Scott Brown plays up crossover support https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/scott-brown-plays-up-crossover-support/2012/07/27/gJQA5jcxDX_blog.html August 24, 2012 The Washington Post July 27, 2012 July 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120730125418/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/scott-brown-plays-up-crossover-support/2012/07/27/gJQA5jcxDX_blog.html live thumb|right|Warren campaigning with retiring Congressman Barney Frank (right) and his eventual successor, Joe Kennedy III (left) In September 2011, a video of Warren explaining her approach to economic policy gained popularity on the internet.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/class-warfare-elizabeth-warren-style/2011/03/03/gIQAeB2WlK_blog.html Class warfare, Elizabeth Warren style The Washington Post September 21, 2011 Greg Sargent September 17, 2017 August 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190813112540/https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/class-warfare-elizabeth-warren-style/2011/03/03/gIQAeB2WlK_blog.html live In the video, Warren rebuts the charge that asking the rich to pay more taxes is "class warfare", pointing out that no one grew rich in America without depending on infrastructure paid for by the rest of society, stating:Smerconish Michael The context behind Obama's 'you didn't build that' http://articles.philly.com/2012-07-30/news/32924415_1_elizabeth-warren-american-crossroads-president-obama August 23, 2012 The Philadelphia Inquirer July 30, 2012 March 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160313222834/http://articles.philly.com/2012-07-30/news/32924415_1_elizabeth-warren-american-crossroads-president-obama dead http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2011_09/the_underlying_social_contract032342.php The underlying social contract Steve Benen Steve Benen Washington Monthly September 21, 2011 September 10, 2012 August 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120818121058/http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2011_09/the_underlying_social_contract032342.php live There is nobody in this country who got rich on his own. Nobody. ... You moved your goods to market on the roads the rest of us paid for; you hired workers the rest of us paid to educate; you were safe in your factory because of police forces and fire forces that the rest of us paid for. You didn't have to worry that marauding bands would come and seize everything at your factory, and hire someone to protect against this, because of the work the rest of us did. Now look, you built a factory and it turned into something terrific, or a great idea. God bless. Keep a big hunk of it. But part of the underlying social contract is, you take a hunk of that and pay forward for the next kid who comes along. On July 13, 2012, President Obama sparked a controversy when he echoed her thoughtsRobillard Kevin Scott Brown: Obama echoed Elizabeth Warren speech https://www.politico.com/story/2012/07/brown-obama-echoed-warren-078951 September 2, 2012 Politico July 25, 2012 September 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120903191557/http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0712/78951.html live Trumbull Mark Elizabeth Warren: What will Obama's 'you didn't build that' ally say to DNC? https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/Senate/2012/0731/Elizabeth-Warren-What-will-Obama-s-you-didn-t-build-that-ally-say-to-DNC September 2, 2012 The Christian Science Monitor July 31, 2012 September 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120902120849/http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/Senate/2012/0731/Elizabeth-Warren-What-will-Obama-s-you-didn-t-build-that-ally-say-to-DNC live in a campaign speech saying, "Somebody helped to create this unbelievable American system that we have that allowed you to thrive. Somebody invested in roads and bridges. If you've got a business—you didn't build that. Somebody else made that happen."Republicans pouncing on Obama's 'you didn't build that' remark Kathleen Hennessey http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-republicans-pouncing-on-obamas-you-didnt-build-that-remark-20120718,0,4148346.story Los Angeles Times July 18, 2012 August 13, 2012 July 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120720084616/http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-republicans-pouncing-on-obamas-you-didnt-build-that-remark-20120718,0,4148346.story live http://www.barackobama.com/truth-team/entry/fact-check-what-president-obama-actually-said-about-small-businesses Fact check: What President Obama actually said about small businesses July 17, 2012 Truth team Obama for America August 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121122091212/http://www.barackobama.com/truth-team/entry/fact-check-what-president-obama-actually-said-about-small-businesses/ November 22, 2012 dead mdy-all thumb|left|upright|Warren at a campaign event, November 2012 Warren encountered significant opposition from business interests. In August 2012, Rob Engstrom, political director for the United States Chamber of Commerce, claimed that "no other candidate in 2012 represents a greater threat to free enterprise than Professor Warren."Noah Bierman, US Chamber calls Elizabeth Warren threat to free enterprise https://web.archive.org/web/20190813115605/https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2012/08/15/us-chamber-calls-elizabeth-warren-threat-to-free-enterprise August 13, 2019 The Boston Globe August 15, 2012 She nonetheless raised $39 million for her campaign, the most of any Senate candidate in 2012.Katharine K. Seelye, A New Senator, Known Nationally and Sometimes Feared https://web.archive.org/web/20191003174042/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/11/us/politics/elizabeth-warren-known-and-maybe-feared-on-national-stage.html October 3, 2019 The New York Times November 10, 2012 thumb|upright=1.25|right|Results by municipality Native American ancestry controversy In April 2012, the Boston Herald sparked an election controversy when it drew attention to Warren's Association of American Law Schools (AALS) directory entries from 1986 to 1995, which listed her as a minority professor.Chabot Hillary http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/us_politics/2012/04/harvard_trips_roots_elizabeth_warren%E2%80%99s_family_tree Harvard trips on roots of Elizabeth Warren's family tree BostonHerald.com April 27, 2012 June 9, 2012 July 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130710082645/http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/us_politics/2012/04/harvard_trips_roots_elizabeth_warren%E2%80%99s_family_tree dead According to the AALS, the directory was compiled by information supplied by law school deans, based on questionnaires filled out by individual teachers.Ebbert Stephanie http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/04/30/elizabeth_warren_was_listed_as_a_minority_professor_in_law_directories_in_the_80s_and_90s/ Directories identified Warren as minority The Boston Globe April 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130903193315/http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2012/04/30/elizabeth_warren_was_listed_as_a_minority_professor_in_law_directories_in_the_80s_and_90s/ September 3, 2013 Warren stated that she had self-identified as having Native American ancestry in order to meet others with a similar background.Chabot Hillary http://bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/20220502warren_i_used_minority_listing_to_make_friends Warren: I used minority listing to share heritage BostonHerald.com May 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120503200317/http://bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/20220502warren_i_used_minority_listing_to_make_friends May 3, 2012 June 9, 2012 Harvard Law School had listed her as a minority professor in response to criticisms about a lack of faculty diversity, but Warren said that she was unaware of this until she read about it in a newspaper during the 2012 election.Carmichael, Mary http://archive.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/05/25/federal_documents_indicate_harvard_repeatedly_reported_elizabeth_warren_as_native_american/ Filings raise more questions on Warren's ethnic claims The Boston Globe May 25, 2012 June 9, 2012 live https://web.archive.org/web/20120525130705/http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/05/25/federal_documents_indicate_harvard_repeatedly_reported_elizabeth_warren_as_native_american/ May 25, 2012 Her opponent Scott Brown speculated that she had fabricated a native ancestry to gain an advantage in the employment market; the Brown campaign used Warren's lineage in several attack ads.Touré Touré (journalist) Elizabeth Warren, Scott Brown and the Myth of Race https://ideas.time.com/2012/10/05/elizabeth-warren-and-the-myth-of-race/ Time February 23, 2015 October 5, 2012 February 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150223091422/http://ideas.time.com/2012/10/05/elizabeth-warren-and-the-myth-of-race/ live Nickisch Curt Despite Pledge, Gloves Are Off In Massachusetts Senate Race http://www.wbur.org/npr/161760449/despite-pledge-gloves-are-off-in-massachusetts-senate-race www.wbur.org WBUR News February 23, 2015 February 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150223085323/http://www.wbur.org/npr/161760449/despite-pledge-gloves-are-off-in-massachusetts-senate-race live Hicks Josh Everything you need to know about Elizabeth Warren's claim of Native American heritage September 28, 2012 https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-controversy-over-elizabeth-warrens-claimed-native-american-heritage/2012/09/27/d0b7f568-08a5-11e2-a10c-fa5a255a9258_blog.html The Washington Post January 7, 2013 September 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120928235700/https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-controversy-over-elizabeth-warrens-claimed-native-american-heritage/2012/09/27/d0b7f568-08a5-11e2-a10c-fa5a255a9258_blog.html live In response, Warren's brothers issued a joint statement stating that they "grew up listening to our mother and grandmother and other relatives talk about our family's Cherokee and Delaware heritage".Jacobs Sally Elizabeth Warren's family has mixed memories about heritage http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2012/senate/2012/09/15/elizabeth-warren-family-has-mixed-memories-about-heritage/cPMflfaOlndM1jFbimJ4tM/story.html?rss_id=Top+Stories January 9, 2013 The Boston Globe September 16, 2012 December 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141211054416/http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2012/senate/2012/09/15/elizabeth-warren-family-has-mixed-memories-about-heritage/cPMflfaOlndM1jFbimJ4tM/story.html?rss_id=Top+Stories dead Madison Lucy Warren explains minority listing, talks of grandfather's "high cheekbones" https://www.cbsnews.com/news/warren-explains-minority-listing-talks-of-grandfathers-high-cheekbones/ CBS News May 3, 2012 May 12, 2012 May 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120512000330/http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57427355-503544/warren-explains-minority-listing-talks-of-grandfathers-high-cheekbones/ live Brian Leiter of the Chicago Law School dismissed the allegations against Warren, noting that law schools have "no pressure to hire Native Americans for affirmative action reasons", and that Warren's record of scholarship was "clearly sufficient to get her appointed at Harvard".Brian Leiter (May 1, 2012). "Right-Wing Crazy Obsession Du Jour: Elizabeth Warren Claimed to be Native American." https://web.archive.org/web/20141231065210/http://leiterlawschool.typepad.com/leiter/2012/05/right-wing-crazy-obsession-du-jour-elizabeth-warren-claimed-to-be-native-american.html December 31, 2014 (Author is a Chicago Law School Professor.) Several Brown staffers mocked Warren by doing the "tomahawk chop" at a Brown campaign rally, which Brown said he did not condone.https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/09/scott-brown-staffers-do-tomahawk-chop-at-rally/ Scott Brown Staffers Do 'Tomahawk Chop' at Rally ABC News Elizabeth Hartfeld September 25, 2012 March 1, 2017 February 24, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170224060554/http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/09/scott-brown-staffers-do-tomahawk-chop-at-rally/ live According to the New England Historical Genealogical Society, several members of Warren's maternal family claim Cherokee heritage;Killough Ashley Liptak Kevin Brown continues offense on Warren over Native American claims http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/08/brown-continues-offense-on-warren-over-native-american-claims/ June 28, 2016 The Political Ticker CNN May 8, 2012 "The New England Historic Genealogical Society provided CNN with initial research last week, showing several members of Warren's maternal family claiming Cherokee heritage. The Native American link extends to Warren's great-great-great grandmother O.C. Sarah Smith, who is said to be described as Cherokee in an 1894 marriage license application. NEHGS gathered that information through a 2006 family newsletter, and says the original application cannot be located." October 8, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191008082129/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/08/brown-continues-offense-on-warren-over-native-american-claims/ dead the society found a family newsletter that alluded to a marriage license application that listed Elizabeth Warren's great-great-great-grandmother as a Cherokee, but could not find the primary document and found no proof of Warren's Native American heritage.Chabot Hillary Genealogical society: No proof of Warren's Cherokee heritage found May 15, 2012 http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_politics/2012/05/genealogical_society_no_proof_warren%E2%80%99s_cherokee_heritage_found Boston Herald https://web.archive.org/web/20120518001125/http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view.bg?articleid=1061131901&srvc=home&position=comment May 18, 2012 January 8, 2013 Some members of the Cherokee Nation protested her claim to Native American ancestry and questioned whether she benefitted from it.Cassidy Chris Cherokee women to Elizabeth Warren: Stop ducking us! http://bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/20220619cherokee_women_to_elizabeth_warren_stop_ducking_us Boston Herald https://web.archive.org/web/20120627042357/http://bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/20220619cherokee_women_to_elizabeth_warren_stop_ducking_us June 27, 2012 June 19, 2012Jonsson, Patrick https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/Senate/2012/0602/Cherokees-hammer-Elizabeth-Warren-on-ancestry-claim-ahead-of-Mass.-party-convention Cherokees hammer Elizabeth Warren on ancestry claim ahead of Mass. party convention The Christian Science Monitor April 27, 2014 June 2, 2012 January 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140112084306/http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/Senate/2012/0602/Cherokees-hammer-Elizabeth-Warren-on-ancestry-claim-ahead-of-Mass.-party-convention live Former colleagues and supervisors at the universities where she had worked (including Charles Fried, former solicitor general under President Ronald Reagan) said Warren's ancestry was either not mentioned, or played no role in her hiring.Katharine Q. Seelye Abby Goodnough Candidate for Senate Defends Past Hiring https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/01/us/politics/elizabeth-warrens-ancestry-irrelevant-in-hiring-law-schools-say.html February 23, 2015 The New York Times April 30, 2012 officials involved in her hiring at Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law Center all said that she was hired because she was an outstanding teacher, and that her lineage was either not discussed or not a factor February 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150223070533/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/01/us/politics/elizabeth-warrens-ancestry-irrelevant-in-hiring-law-schools-say.html live The question of Warren's ancestry was pressed by the Brown campaign throughout the election. However, polls showed that most voters said that the controversy would not impact their vote in the election.https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2012/06/01/scott-brown-elizabeth-warren-neck-and-neck-in-new-poll/ The Boston Globe Scott Brown, Elizabeth Warren neck and neck in new poll February 26, 2014 February 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221140818/http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/06/01/scott-brown-elizabeth-warren-neck-and-neck-new-poll/IUnmHOrvoS4BIHenWMkPKM/story.html live Warren's 2014 autobiography devoted a section to the allegations, describing them as untrue and hurtful.MJ Lee (April 18, 2014), "Elizabeth Warren: 'I was hurt, and I was angry'", Politico In 2018, Warren released the results of a DNA test that strongly suggests that she had a Native American ancestor six to ten generations ago, and suggests Warren is between 1/64th and 1/1,024th Native American.Elizabeth Warren: DNA test finds 'strong evidence' of Native American blood https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45866168 BBC News 15 October 2018 October 28, 2018 August 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190813144506/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45866168 live Endorsements Scott Brown Politicians Bob Ambler, Democratic former state representative Robert A. Antonioni, Democratic former state senatorNugent Karen Antonioni crosses party lines to back Scott Brown http://www.telegram.com/article/20120504/NEWS/120509702/1246 May 30, 2012 Telegram & Gazette May 4, 2012 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924132638/http://www.telegram.com/article/20120504/NEWS/120509702/1246 live Kelly Ayotte, U.S. senator (R-NH)CINCLAIR Rick Senator's support http://www.telegram.com/article/20121021/NEWS/121029971/1101/rss01%26source%3Drss#.UIiCPsXR68A October 24, 2012 Worcester Telegram & Gazette October 21, 2012 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924133228/http://www.telegram.com/article/20121021/NEWS/121029971/1101/rss01%26source%3Drss#.UIiCPsXR68A live Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York CityGeiger Kim Bloomberg backs Scott Brown in Massachusetts Senate race http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-bloomberg-backs-scott-brown-in-massachusetts-senate-race-20120726,0,2492843.story July 27, 2012 Los Angeles Times June 27, 2012 July 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120726222144/http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-bloomberg-backs-scott-brown-in-massachusetts-senate-race-20120726,0,2492843.story live Arthur Broadhurst, Democratic former state representativeScott Brown asked for support of moderate Democrats Douglas Moser http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x1585743188/Scott-Brown-asked-for-support-of-moderate-Democrats May 6, 2012 EagleTribune.com Lawrence Eagle-Tribune May 9, 2012 January 22, 2013 https://archive.today/20130122175813/http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x1585743188/Scott-Brown-asked-for-support-of-moderate-Democrats live Paul C. Casey, Democratic former state representativeAnother Democrat Crosses Party Lines to Endorse Scott Brown http://www.scottbrown.com/2012/08/another-democrat-crosses-party-lines-to-endorse-scott-brown/ Scott Brown Scott Brown for United States Senate Committee Inc. September 3, 2012 October 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121001204701/http://www.scottbrown.com/2012/08/another-democrat-crosses-party-lines-to-endorse-scott-brown/ live Paul Cellucci, former governor of Massachusetts and U.S. ambassador to CanadaHudson's Cellucci endorses Scott Brown in Senate race http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1890061727/Hudson-s-Cellucci-endorses-Scott-Brown-in-Senate-race The MetroWest Daily News October 17, 2012 October 17, 2012 December 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131228172041/http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1890061727/Hudson-s-Cellucci-endorses-Scott-Brown-in-Senate-race live Chris Christie, governor of New Jerseyhttp://www.scottbrown.com/2012/03/chris-christie-scott-brown-is-fighting-for-fiscal-discipline March 5, 2012 Chris Christie: Scott Brown Is Fighting For Fiscal Discipline Scott Brown for U.S. Senate ScottBrown.com May 29, 2012 October 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121001180454/http://www.scottbrown.com/2012/03/chris-christie-scott-brown-is-fighting-for-fiscal-discipline/ live Susan Collins, U.S. senator (R-ME)http://www.scottbrown.com/2012/05/senator-susan-collins-endorses-scott-brown Senator Susan Collins Endorses Scott Brown Scott Brown for U.S. Senate ScottBrown.com May 9, 2012 October 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121001203519/http://www.scottbrown.com/2012/05/senator-susan-collins-endorses-scott-brown/ live Robert Durand, Democratic former state representativeFormer Democratic Marlborough senator endorses Brown in Hudson http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x493667474/Former-Democratic-Marlborough-senator-endorses-Brown-in-Hudson The MetroWest Daily News October 13, 2012 October 11, 2012 Lewis Evangelidis, Worcester County sheriffSchoenberg Shira Scott Brown reaches out to independent voters in his Massachusetts Senate campaign closing pitch http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/11/scott_brown_reaches_out_to_independent_voters_in_massachusetts_senate_campaign_closing_pitch.html November 5, 2012 The Republican November 1, 2012 November 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121103105302/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/11/scott_brown_reaches_out_to_independent_voters_in_massachusetts_senate_campaign_closing_pitch.html live Christopher Fallon, Democratic state representative, 33rd Middlesex DistrictDrici Adam Joseph More Dems Jump Ship to Join Brown http://www.golocalworcester.com/politics/more-dems-jump-ship-to-join-brown/ GoLocalWorcester.com GoLocalWorcester September 10, 2012 September 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120914082058/http://www.golocalworcester.com/politics/more-dems-jump-ship-to-join-brown/ live Kimberly Ferguson, state representative, 1st Worcester DistrictScott Brown Supporters Stand Out Across Holden Daniel Castro http://holden.dailyvoice.com/politics/scott-brown-supporters-stand-out-across-holden November 3, 2012 Holden Daily Voice November 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121128071136/http://holden.dailyvoice.com/politics/scott-brown-supporters-stand-out-across-holden November 28, 2012 dead mdy-all Raymond Flynn, former mayor of Boston and U.S. ambassador to the Holy Seehttp://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/04/former_democratic_boston_mayor.html The Republican Former Democratic Boston Mayor Ray Flynn backing Scott Brown and Mitt Romney April 10, 2012 Robert Rizzuto Masslive.com April 12, 2012 January 22, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130122162955/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/04/former_democratic_boston_mayor.html live Larry Giordano, Democratic former state representativeDemocrats for Scott Brown http://www.scottbrown.com/democrats-for-scott-brown/ November 3, 2012 Scott Brown Website November 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121104163054/http://www.scottbrown.com/democrats-for-scott-brown/ live Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York Cityhttp://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/11/02/with-election-near-scott-brown-campaigns-with-rudy-giuliani-boston-north-end/KWx2BhC4RuwlOtgjWnERFI/story.html With election near, Scott Brown campaigns with Rudy Giuliani in Boston's North End November 2, 2012 November 2, 2012 Peter Schworm The Boston Globe November 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121104083250/http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/11/02/with-election-near-scott-brown-campaigns-with-rudy-giuliani-boston-north-end/KWx2BhC4RuwlOtgjWnERFI/story.html dead Geoff Hall, Democratic former state representativeFormer Westford Rep Endorses Scott Brown http://westford.patch.com/articles/former-westford-rep-endorses-scott-brown Andrew Sylvia May 4, 2012 May 12, 2012 May 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120511020804/http://westford.patch.com/articles/former-westford-rep-endorses-scott-brown live Bradley Jones, Jr., minority leader of the Massachusetts House of RepresentativesMayors, other area notables take sides in Senate race John Laidler http://bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/north/2012/10/03/mayors-other-area-notables-take-sides-senate-race-taking-side/6H9dTx5ixHgErHWI9NDgsJ/story.html October 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 The Boston Globe October 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010005438/http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/north/2012/10/03/mayors-other-area-notables-take-sides-senate-race-taking-side/6H9dTx5ixHgErHWI9NDgsJ/story.html live Judith Flanagan Kennedy, mayor of Lynnhttp://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20221105emotional_brown_the_momentum_is_here/ Emotional Brown 'The momentum is here' November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012 Laurel J. Sweet Boston Herald November 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110043246/http://bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20221105emotional_brown_the_momentum_is_here live Michael Knapik, state senator, 2nd Hampden and Hampshire DistrictMills Robert And the winner of the Elizabeth Warren-Scott Brown debate is  ... it depends who you ask http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/winner_of_elizabeth_warren_scott_brown_debate_springfield.html October 14, 2012 MassLive.com October 11, 2012 May 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130526022143/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/winner_of_elizabeth_warren_scott_brown_debate_springfield.html live Richard Lugar, U.S. senator (R-IN)The Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts) Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar praises Sen. Scott Brown for bipartisanship http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/indiana_sen_richard_lugar_prai.html October 3, 2012 The Republic October 3, 2012 October 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121014180552/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/indiana_sen_richard_lugar_prai.html live Konstantina Lukes, Democratic City Councilor and former mayor of Worcesterhttp://www.telegram.com/article/20120430/NEWS/120439958/1160/SPECIALSECTIONS04 Democrat Councilor Lukes backing GOP's Scott Brown April 30, 2012 Douglas J. Surwilo May 1, 2012 December 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131228111126/http://www.telegram.com/article/20120430/NEWS/120439958/1160/SPECIALSECTIONS04 live John McCain, U.S. senator (R-AZ)Nelson Angela US Sen. John McCain endorses Scott Brown http://www.boston.com/news/source/2012/09/us_sen_john_mcc.html September 15, 2012 The Boston Globe September 15, 2012 September 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120918041840/http://www.boston.com/news/source/2012/09/us_sen_john_mcc.html dead David Nangle, Democratic state representative, 17th Middlesex DistrictMills Robert State Rep. Nangle, a Democrat, endorses Brown http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_21770827/state-rep-nangle-democrat-endorses-brown October 14, 2012 The Lowell Sun October 14, 2012 December 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121207151119/http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_21770827/state-rep-nangle-democrat-endorses-brown live Shaunna O'Connell, state representative, 3rd Bristol DistrictScott Brown makes campaign stop in Taunton Christopher Nichols http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/x346791307/Scott-Brown-makes-campaign-stop-in-Taunton November 3, 2012 November 4, 2012 Taunton Daily Gazette Keiko Orrall, state representative, 12th Bristol District Marie Parente, Democratic former state representativeTrufant Jessica Scott Brown gets Parente support http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x40865642/Scott-Brown-gets-Parente-support June 16, 2012 The Milford Daily News June 2, 2012 June 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120628041611/http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x40865642/Scott-Brown-gets-Parente-support live Karyn Polito, former state representativeTrufant Jessica Women Support Brown In Stop At Shrewsbury's Hebert Candy Mansion http://westborough.dailyvoice.com/politics/women-support-brown-stop-hebert-candy October 23, 2012 Westborough Daily Voice October 23, 2012 https://archive.today/20130121231117/http://westborough.dailyvoice.com/politics/women-support-brown-stop-hebert-candy January 21, 2013 dead mdy-all Marco Rubio, U.S. senator (R-FL)Derby Kevin Marco Rubio Goes to Bat for Scott Brown Against Elizabeth Warren http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/marco-rubio-goes-bat-scott-brown-against-elizabeth-warren July 24, 2012 Sunshine State News July 23, 2012 December 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141208053146/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/marco-rubio-goes-bat-scott-brown-against-elizabeth-warren live Charles Ryan, Democratic former mayor of SpringfieldKinney Jim Former Springfield mayor Charles Ryan endorses Scott Brown in Massachusetts Senate race http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/09/former_springfield_mayor_charl_1.html MassLive The Republican September 6, 2012 September 6, 2012 September 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120909233125/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/09/former_springfield_mayor_charl_1.html live Olympia Snowe, U.S. senator (R-ME)Sen. Snowe backs Sen. Brown for bipartisan skills Hillary Chabot March 26, 2012 http://www.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/20220326sen_snowe_backs_sen_brown_for_bipartisan_skills Boston Herald BostonHerald.com March 27, 2012 March 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120329114834/http://bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/20220326sen_snowe_backs_sen_brown_for_bipartisan_skills live Philip Travis, Democratic former state representative Anthony Verga, Democratic former state representativeSchoenberg Shira Democratic and independent Gloucester politicians endorse Sen. Scott Brown http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/06/democratic_and_independent_glo.html July 4, 2012 The Republican June 25, 2012 May 2, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130502120322/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/06/democratic_and_independent_glo.html live William Weld, former governor of MassachusettsFormer Gov. Weld To Endorse U.S. Sen. Brown http://www.wbur.org/2012/10/05/weld-endorses-brown Associated Press October 5, 2012 October 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121006083708/http://www.wbur.org/2012/10/05/weld-endorses-brown live Christine Todd Whitman, former governor of New JerseyDumcius Gintautas New Jersey's Whitman touts Brown in Dorchester http://www.dotnews.com/2012/new-jersey-s-whitman-touts-brown-dorchester October 11, 2012 Dorchester Reporter October 11, 2012 March 22, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140322030413/http://www.dotnews.com/2012/new-jersey-s-whitman-touts-brown-dorchester live Donald Wong, state representative, 9th Essex DistrictMills Robert Donald Wong endorses Scott Brown for U.S. Senate http://www.wickedlocal.com/saugus/news/x1272740061/Donald-Wong-endorses-Scott-Brown-for-U-S-Senate#axzz29xR3U8Ex October 21, 2012 Saugus Advertiser October 21, 2012 Labor unions Boston Police Superior Officers FederationMassachusetts Law Enforcement Coalition Endorses Scott Brown http://www.scottbrown.com/2012/10/massachusetts-law-enforcement-coalition-endorses-scott-brown/ October 12, 2012 October 15, 2012 Brown Campaign Website November 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121101171941/http://www.scottbrown.com/2012/10/massachusetts-law-enforcement-coalition-endorses-scott-brown/ live MBTA Police Patrolmen's Association MBTA Police Sergeants Association State Police Association of MassachusettsEric Moskowitz Noah Bierman amp Brown, Warren receive endorsements http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/10/16/warrenfluke/lksemcctlydJdJSS1P8BOP/story.html The Boston Globe October 16, 2012 October 16, 2012 October 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121020004528/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/10/16/warrenfluke/lksemcctlydJdJSS1P8BOP/story.html dead Military Thomas J. Hudner, Jr., Medal of Honor recipient Thomas G. Kelley, Medal of Honor recipient and former Massachusetts secretary of veterans' servicesSchoenberg Shira Sen. Scott Brown tries to delay cuts to Massachusetts military bases http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/05/sen_scott_brown_tries_to_delay.html May 30, 2012 Mass Live.com May 25, 2012 January 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160128015912/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/05/sen_scott_brown_tries_to_delay.html live Newspapers Boston HeraldBrown for Senate http://www.bostonherald.com/news/opinion/editorials/view/20221024brown_for_senate/srvc%3Dhome%26position%3D1 Boston Herald October 24, 2012 October 24, 2012 November 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121102021911/http://www.bostonherald.com/news/opinion/editorials/view/20221024brown_for_senate/srvc%3Dhome%26position%3D1 live Cape Cod TimesBrown for Senate http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121027/OPINION/210270337 Cape Cod Times October 28, 2012 October 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130103120207/http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20121027%2FOPINION%2F210270337 January 3, 2013 dead mdy-all The Daily Free PressEDIT: Massachusetts needs Brown http://dailyfreepress.com/2012/11/05/edit-massachusetts-needs-brown/ The Daily Free Press November 5, 2012 November 5, 2012 March 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130325021046/http://dailyfreepress.com/2012/11/05/edit-massachusetts-needs-brown/ live The Eagle-TribuneEditorial: Brown is an independent voice for Massachusetts http://www.eagletribune.com/opinion/x1684130409/Editorial-Brown-is-an-independent-voice-for-Massachusetts The Eagle-Tribune October 31, 2012 October 28, 2012 November 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121101111311/http://www.eagletribune.com/opinion/x1684130409/Editorial-Brown-is-an-independent-voice-for-Massachusetts live The EnterpriseOUR OPINION: Scott Brown for US Senate http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/x2143897676/OUR-OPINION-Scott-Brown-for-US-Senate The Enterprise October 27, 2012 October 27, 2012 November 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121105053733/http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/x2143897676/OUR-OPINION-Scott-Brown-for-US-Senate live Gloucester Daily TimesTimes endorsement: Sen. Scott Brown a clear choice for return to D.C. http://www.gloucestertimes.com/opinion/x1133192475/Times-endorsement-Sen-Scott-Brown-a-clear-choice-for-return-to-D-C Gloucester Daily Times October 29, 2012 October 29, 2012 November 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121101005506/http://www.gloucestertimes.com/opinion/x1133192475/Times-endorsement-Sen-Scott-Brown-a-clear-choice-for-return-to-D-C live Newburyport Daily NewsOur view: Brown for US Senate http://www.newburyportnews.com/opinion/x1133193122/Our-view-Brown-for-US-Senate Newburyport Daily News October 31, 2012 October 31, 2012 November 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121101053420/http://www.newburyportnews.com/opinion/x1133193122/Our-view-Brown-for-US-Senate live The Patriot LedgerOUR OPINION: Scott Brown for US Senate http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x2143897676/OUR-OPINION-Scott-Brown-for-US-Senate The Patriot Ledger October 27, 2012 October 27, 2012 November 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121114044657/http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x2143897676/OUR-OPINION-Scott-Brown-for-US-Senate live The Salem NewsOur view: Brown for U.S. Senate http://www.salemnews.com/opinion/x1133193184/Our-view-Brown-for-U-S-Senate The Salem News October 31, 2012 October 31, 2012 April 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230417183212/https://www.salemnews.com/opinion/our-view-brown-for-u-s-senate/article_a3d52e53-0453-5411-8185-443945107487.html live Sentinel & EnterpriseENDORSEMENT: Scott Brown for U.S. Senate http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/editorial/ci_21851286/endorsement-scott-brown-u-s-senate Sentinel & Enterprise October 25, 2012 October 25, 2012 October 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121028054041/http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/editorial/ci_21851286/endorsement-scott-brown-u-s-senate live The SunEditorial Endorsement: Scott Brown for U.S. Senate http://www.lowellsun.com/editorials/ci_21851913/editorial-endorsement The Sun October 25, 2012 October 25, 2012 October 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121027092829/http://www.lowellsun.com/editorials/ci_21851913/editorial-endorsement live Worcester Telegram & GazetteBrown for Senate: Senator has earned re-election http://www.telegram.com/article/20121026/NEWS/110269728/1020#.UIqVpcXA9rN October 26, 2012 Worcester Telegram & Gazette October 26, 2012 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924133234/http://www.telegram.com/article/20121026/NEWS/110269728/1020#.UIqVpcXA9rN live Individuals Drew Bledsoe, retired New England Patriots playerAssociated Press Bob Cousy, Drew Bledsoe, other sport greats back Brown http://itemlive.com/articles/2012/10/03/updates/updates23.txt October 4, 2012 The Daily Item October 3, 2012 https://archive.today/20130127020754/http://itemlive.com/articles/2012/10/03/updates/updates23.txt January 27, 2013 dead mdy-all Lenny Clarke, comedianMonahan John J. Brown, allies rev up Grafton crowd http://www.telegram.com/article/20121101/NEWS/121109956/1116 Worcester Telegram & Gazette November 1, 2012 November 1, 2012 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924133451/http://www.telegram.com/article/20121101/NEWS/121109956/1116 live Bob Cousy, retired Boston Celtics playerDrici Adam Joseph Celtics Legend Bob Cousy Endorses Sen. Brown http://www.golocalworcester.com/politics/new-celtics-legend-bob-cousy-endorses-sen.-brown/ October 2, 2012 GoLocalWorcester.com October 2, 2012 October 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121005075538/http://www.golocalworcester.com/politics/new-celtics-legend-bob-cousy-endorses-sen.-brown/ live Dave Cowens, retired Boston Celtics player Steve DeOssie, retired New England Patriots player Steve Grogan, retired New England Patriots playerTran Susan Scott Brown campaigns across Mass. http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/politics/massachusetts/12008969732866/scott-brown-campaigns-across-mass/ November 4, 2012 WHDH (TV) November 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121105195227/http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/politics/massachusetts/12008969732866/scott-brown-campaigns-across-mass/ November 5, 2012 dead mdy-all Wendy Murphy, newspaper columnist and co-host on WRKO talk radioBird Walter Sen. Mikulski: Scott Brown a nice guy, wrong choice http://www.worcestermag.com/blogs/dailyworcesteria/Sen-Mikulski-Scott-Brown-a-nice-guy-wrong-choice-176027881.html Worcester Magazine October 26, 2012 October 26, 2012 https://archive.today/20130209101435/http://www.worcestermag.com/blogs/dailyworcesteria/Sen-Mikulski-Scott-Brown-a-nice-guy-wrong-choice-176027881.html February 9, 2013 dead mdy-all Fred Smerlas, retired New England Patriots player JoJo White, retired Boston Celtics player Organizations ConservAmericaWe Endorse Scott Brown for U.S. Senate http://conservamerica.org/2012/09/we-endorse-scott-brown-for-u-s-senate/ ConservAmerica October 26, 2012 September 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160128015913/http://conservamerica.org/2012/09/we-endorse-scott-brown-for-u-s-senate/ January 28, 2016 dead mdy-all GOProudLevenson Michael Warren campaign apologizes to Brown aide after supporters direct apparent antigay remarks to him http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/10/12/warren-campaign-apologizes-brown-aide-after-supporters-direct-apparent-anti-gay-remarks-him/JkbTR26J96JwoK0DkXMWII/story.html The Boston Globe October 12, 2012 October 12, 2012 October 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121014152811/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/10/12/warren-campaign-apologizes-brown-aide-after-supporters-direct-apparent-anti-gay-remarks-him/JkbTR26J96JwoK0DkXMWII/story.html dead Humane Society Legislative FundHumane Society Legislative Fund Endorses U.S. Sen. Scott Brown in Massachusetts http://www.hslf.org/press-releases/hslf-endorses-brown.html Humane Society Legislative Fund October 14, 2012 October 2, 2012 https://archive.today/20130415084120/http://www.hslf.org/press-releases/hslf-endorses-brown.html April 15, 2013 dead mdy-all Log Cabin Republicanshttp://metroweekly.com/poliglot/2011/09/the-faces-of-dadt-repeal-polit.html The Faces of DADT Repeal Politics, September 20, 2011 Chris Geidner September 21, 2011 May 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20111104215150/http://www.metroweekly.com/poliglot/2011/09/the-faces-of-dadt-repeal-polit.html November 4, 2011 dead mdy-all Massachusetts Citizens for LifeLevenson Michael Brown stresses prochoice stance as abortion foes offer backing http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2012/08/23/leading-antiabortion-group-support-scott-brown-calling-him-senator-who-votes-pro-life/8j60cusmfbgonUFy6RkexO/story.html August 24, 2012 The Boston Globe August 24, 2012 August 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120825043028/http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2012/08/23/leading-antiabortion-group-support-scott-brown-calling-him-senator-who-votes-pro-life/8j60cusmfbgonUFy6RkexO/story.html dead National Federation of Independent BusinessNational Federation of Independent Businesses Endorses Scott Brown http://www.scottbrown.com/2012/08/national-federation-of-independent-business-endorses-scott-brown/ Scott Brown Scott Brown for United States Senate Committee Inc. August 16, 2012 October 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121001204748/http://www.scottbrown.com/2012/08/national-federation-of-independent-business-endorses-scott-brown/ live Republican Majority for ChoiceBierman Noah Brown gets GOP 'Choice PAC' endorsement one week after 'Citizens For Life' nod https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2012/08/29/brown-gets-gop-choice-pac-endorsement-one-week-after-citizens-for-life-nod/ September 9, 2012 The Boston Globe August 29, 2012 September 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120901192808/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/08/29/brown-gets-gop-choice-pac-endorsement-one-week-after-citizens-for-life-nod/ftAT2uQLZSNlskiYfTPmHL/story.html live United States Chamber of CommerceSchoenberg Shira U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Sen. Scott Brown, calls Elizabeth Warren a 'threat to free enterprise' http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/08/us_chamber_of_commerce_endorse.html August 16, 2012 The Republican August 14, 2012 August 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120823044727/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/08/us_chamber_of_commerce_endorse.html live Rescinded Micky Ward, boxerhttps://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2012/08/31/report-boxer-micky-ward-cancels-planned-endorsement-of-scott-brown/ Report: Boxer Micky Ward cancels planned endorsement of Scott Brown Glen Johnson August 31, 2012 The Boston Globe September 2, 2012 September 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120902174948/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/08/31/report-boxer-micky-ward-cancels-planned-endorsement-scott-brown/PbrbEtkRDhlP5tTvgkmaDL/story.html live Elizabeth Warren Politicians Sheila Bair, Republican former chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationPaletta Damian Bair to Endorse Warren in Mass. Senate Race https://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/10/16/bair-to-endorse-warren-in-mass-senate-race/ October 16, 2012 The Wall Street Journal October 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018021959/http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/10/16/bair-to-endorse-warren-in-mass-senate-race/ live Bill Bradley, former U.S. senator (D-NJ)Monahan John Former Sen. Bradley backs Warren http://www.telegram.com/article/20120926/NEWS/109269872/1052#.UG7b-eyGebo September 26, 2012 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924133012/http://www.telegram.com/article/20120926/NEWS/109269872/1052#.UG7b-eyGebo live Gary Christenson, mayor of MaldenMalden Mayor Christenson endorses Warren for Senate http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/malden/2012/08/malden_mayor_christenson_endor.html August 31, 2012 The Boston Globe Matt Byrne August 31, 2012 November 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129145530/http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/malden/2012/08/malden_mayor_christenson_endor.html dead Max Cleland, former U.S. senator (D-GA)Corcoran Lindsay Warren, Kennedy to campaign in Hopkinton http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x493673502/Warren-Kennedy-to-campaign-in-Hopkinton October 18, 2012 Bill Clinton, former president of the United StatesAssociated Press Bill Clinton backing Warren http://itemlive.com/articles/2012/10/03/updates/updates20.txt October 4, 2012 The Daily Item October 3, 2012 https://archive.today/20130127023529/http://itemlive.com/articles/2012/10/03/updates/updates20.txt January 27, 2013 dead mdy-all Tom Conroy, state representative, 13th Middlesex DistrictMiller Joshua Elizabeth Warren's Last Major Primary Rival Ends Bid, Endorses Her Senate Run December 12, 2011 http://www.rollcall.com/news/warrens_last_major_primary_rival_ends_bid_endorses_her_senate_run-210963-1.html Roll Call December 21, 2011 January 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120105000459/http://www.rollcall.com/news/warrens_last_major_primary_rival_ends_bid_endorses_her_senate_run-210963-1.html live Joseph Curtatone, mayor of Somervillehttps://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/north/2012/10/03/mayors-other-area-notables-take-sides-senate-race-taking-side/6H9dTx5ixHgErHWI9NDgsJ/story.html Mayors, other area notables take sides in Senate race John Laidler October 4, 2012 October 4, 2012 The Boston Globe July 10, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220710232511/https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/north/2012/10/03/mayors-other-area-notables-take-sides-senate-race-taking-side/6H9dTx5ixHgErHWI9NDgsJ/story.html live Howard Dean, 2004 presidential candidate and former governor of Vermont and chairman of the DNCDemocratic National Convention: Howard Dean stumps for Elizabeth Warren, talks up 'high stakes' of election, at Mass. delegation breakfast September 4, 2012 http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/09/democratic_national_convention.html September 4, 2012 September 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120913001802/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/09/democratic_national_convention.html live Rosa DeLauro, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut Robert DeLeo, speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, 19th Suffolk District Michael Dukakis, former governor of MassachusettsFormer Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis and Sierra Club turn out for Elizabeth Warren April 21, 2012 http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/04/former_mass_gov_michael_dukaki.html April 21, 2012 April 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120426161231/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/04/former_mass_gov_michael_dukaki.html live Russ Feingold, former U.S. senator (D-WI)Miller Joshua Russ Feingold Backs Elizabeth Warren's Senate Bid in Massachusetts http://www.rollcall.com/news/Russ-Feingold-Elizabeth-Warren-endorsement-209025-1.html Roll Call September 27, 2011 September 27, 2011 September 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110928103735/http://www.rollcall.com/news/Russ-Feingold-Elizabeth-Warren-endorsement-209025-1.html live Barney Frank, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from MassachusettsBoyd Brian Frank endorses Warren, cites her consumer record http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120209/NEWS/202090337/-1/rss36D South Coast Today April 14, 2012 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924122138/http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120209/NEWS/202090337/-1/rss36D live Al Franken, U.S. senator (D-MN)Nance Scott Star Power: Warren Picks Up Franken Endorsement In Mass. Senate Race http://thedemocraticdaily.com/2011/10/26/star-power-warren-picks-franken-endorsement-mass-senate-race The Democratic Dailey October 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111027194423/http://thedemocraticdaily.com/2011/10/26/star-power-warren-picks-franken-endorsement-mass-senate-race/ October 27, 2011 dead mdy-all Kamala Harris, attorney general of CaliforniaLeonard Sean California AG stumps for Warren in Lynn http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2012/10/25/news/news09.txt October 25, 2012 https://archive.today/20130127235429/http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2012/10/25/news/news09.txt January 27, 2013 dead mdy-all Patrick J. Kennedy, former U.S. representative from Rhode Island and son of Ted KennedySalsberg Bob Brown Stresses Bipartisanship; Warren Appears With Patrick https://www.politico.com/news/stories/1112/83270_Page2.html November 3, 2012 November 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121106234408/http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1112/83270_Page2.html live John Kerry, U.S. senator (D-MA)Johnson Glenn Sen. John Kerry starts campaigning for Senate hopeful Elizabeth Warren https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2012/09/24/sen-john-kerry-starts-campaigning-for-senate-hopeful-elizabeth-warren/ September 24, 2012 The Boston Globe December 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121210060809/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/09/24/sen-john-kerry-starts-campaigning-for-senate-hopeful-elizabeth-warren/VmifuAjwZrIf9bzmtVSNBI/story.html live Alan Khazei, social entrepreneur John Lewis, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from GeorgiaCanova Brian Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga) at Springfield rally: Vote for Warren is a vote for principles that fueled civil rights movement http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/11/rep_john_lewis_d-ga_at_springf.html November 3, 2012 November 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121105042233/http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/11/rep_john_lewis_d-ga_at_springf.html live Raymond Mariano, former mayor of Worcester Michael J. McGlynn, mayor of MedfordBencks Jarret Warren Visits Medford, Jabs Brown on Healthcare October 3, 2012 http://medford.patch.com/articles/warren-visits-medford-seniors-jabs-brown-on-healthcare October 4, 2012 April 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230417183140/https://patch.com/massachusetts/medford/warren-visits-medford-seniors-jabs-brown-on-healthcare live Jim McGovern, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from MassachusettsThe Republican Newsroom U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern endorses Elizabeth Warren for Senate http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/01/us_rep_jim_mcgovern_endorses_e.html Masslive.com April 14, 2012 March 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120308031056/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/01/us_rep_jim_mcgovern_endorses_e.html live Thomas Menino, mayor of Bostonhttp://www.wbur.org/2012/09/21/menino-warren-endorsement Mayor Menino Endorses Warren For Senate September 21, 2012 September 21, 2012 WBUR October 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121027102041/http://www.wbur.org/2012/09/21/menino-warren-endorsement live Barbara Mikulski, U.S. senator (D-MD)Barbara Mikulski joins Elizabeth Warren on campaign trail http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20121026barbara_mikulski_joins_elizabeth_warren_on_campaign_trail/ October 26, 2012 October 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121027213221/http://bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20121026barbara_mikulski_joins_elizabeth_warren_on_campaign_trail/ live Alex Morse, mayor of HolyokeDemocratic Senate hopeful Elizabeth Warren talks jobs, rallies supporters in Holyoke http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/elizabeth_warren_talks_jobs_de.html October 11, 2012 October 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018152129/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/elizabeth_warren_talks_jobs_de.html live Patrick O. Murphy, mayor of LowellMayor Murphy endorses Elizabeth Warren for US Senate http://www.richardhowe.com/2012/08/25/mayor-murphy-endorses-elizabeth-warren-for-us-senate August 25, 2012 December 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131228191921/http://www.richardhowe.com/2012/08/25/mayor-murphy-endorses-elizabeth-warren-for-us-senate/ live Therese Murray, president of the Massachusetts Senate, Plymouth and Barnstable District Tim Murray, lieutenant governor of MassachusettsWorcester Mayor Joe Petty, past mayors, to endorse Elizabeth Warren in Senate race http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/11/worcester_mayor_joe_petty_past.html November 1, 2012 November 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121108033610/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/11/worcester_mayor_joe_petty_past.html live Richard Neal, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from MassachusettsRizzuto Robert US Reps. Rosa DeLauro, Richard Neal campaign for Elizabeth Warren in Springfield http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/us_reps_rosa_delauro_richard_n.html October 26, 2012 October 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121029135806/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/us_reps_rosa_delauro_richard_n.html live Barack Obama, president of the United StatesTerkel Amanda Elizabeth Warren Endorsed by President Obama http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/16/elizabeth-warren-obama_n_1969893.html October 16, 2012 HuffPost October 16, 2012 October 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018091011/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/16/elizabeth-warren-obama_n_1969893.html live Joseph C. O'Brien, former mayor of WorcesterMayors back Warren http://www.telegram.com/article/20121102/NEWS/121109885/1116 November 2, 2012 December 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131228105525/http://www.telegram.com/article/20121102/NEWS/121109885/1116 live John Olver, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from MassachusettsRizzuto Robert In Westfield, Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren says downtown construction project will pay off for businesses August 6, 2012 http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/08/in_westfield_senate_candidate.html The Republican August 6, 2012 October 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121008095259/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/08/in_westfield_senate_candidate.html live Deval Patrick, governor of Massachusettshttps://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2012/05/30/deval-patrick-endorses-elizabeth-warren-for-us-senate/ Deval Patrick endorses Elizabeth Warren for US Senate May 30, 2012 Noah Bierman Boston.com May 30, 2012 January 2, 2013 https://archive.today/20130102031132/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/05/30/deval-patrick-endorses-elizabeth-warren-for-senate/8Kv1oAoMntcfebHxftFNPN/story.html live Joseph Petty, mayor of Worcester Sharon Pollard, former mayor of MethuenMethuen Mayor Zanni, Former Mayors Manzi and Pollard Endorse Elizabeth Warren http://elizabethwarren.com/news/press-releases/methuen-mayor-zanni-former-mayors-manzi-and-pollard-endorse-elizabeth-warren October 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121101150958/http://elizabethwarren.com/news/press-releases/methuen-mayor-zanni-former-mayors-manzi-and-pollard-endorse-elizabeth-warren November 1, 2012 dead mdy-all Ayanna Pressley, member of the Boston City CouncilSands Darren Ayanna Pressley Is Mapping A New Direction For The Democratic Party. Its Presidential Candidates Want Her Support. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/darrensands/ayanna-pressley-2020-election BuzzFeed News 10 November 2022 en February 28, 2019 November 10, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20221110192333/https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/darrensands/ayanna-pressley-2020-election live Stan Rosenberg, president pro tempore of the Massachusetts Senate, Hampshire and Franklin DistrictRyan Fran Elizabeth Warren draws 1,000 supporters in Northampton http://www.gazettenet.com/news/nation/world/2447840-95/warren-elizabeth-northampton-pages October 24, 2012 October 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121023232919/http://www.gazettenet.com/news/nation/world/2447840-95/warren-elizabeth-northampton-pages live Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator (I-VT)Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders enthusiastic in support of Elizabeth Warren http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_21878027/vermont-sen-bernie-sanders-enthusiastic-support-elizabeth-warren Berkshire Eagle https://web.archive.org/web/20150923183839/http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_21878027/vermont-sen-bernie-sanders-enthusiastic-support-elizabeth-warren September 23, 2015 dead Gentile Derek October 29, 2012 October 29, 2012 John Scibak, state representative, 2nd Hampshire District Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. secretary of health and human services and former governor of KansasKathleen Sebelius to stump for Elizabeth Warren http://bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20120929kathleen_sebelius__to_stump_for_elizabeth_warren September 29, 2012 October 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121001092054/http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20120929kathleen_sebelius__to_stump_for_elizabeth_warren/ live Jeanne Shaheen, U.S. senator (D-NH)DeMelia Amy NH Sen. Shaheen lends Warren support in Foxboro October 8, 2012 http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/nh-sen-shaheen-lends-warren-support-in-foxboro/article_b4b6988c-0984-5a21-b2a9-59f934dc37ad.html October 8, 2012 October 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012065841/http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/nh-sen-shaheen-lends-warren-support-in-foxboro/article_b4b6988c-0984-5a21-b2a9-59f934dc37ad.html live Ellen Story, state representative, 3rd Hampshire District Niki Tsongas, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from MassachusettsBierman Noah Rep. Niki Tsongas endorses Elizabeth Warren in US Senate race http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/10/rep-niki-tsongas-endorses-warren-senate-race/oZOA6Cwwh2khZs8wzCTbyO/index.html The Boston Globe April 14, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120106154209/http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/10/rep-niki-tsongas-endorses-warren-senate-race/oZOA6Cwwh2khZs8wzCTbyO/index.html January 6, 2012 Setti Warren, mayor of Newton Labor unions Massachusetts AFL–CIOMassachusetts AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements in 2012 Congressional Races http://www.massaflcio.org/node/201255 MassAFLCIO.org Massachusetts AFL–CIO April 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130603124301/http://www.massaflcio.org/node/201255 June 3, 2013 dead mdy-all Massachusetts Nurses AssociationLocal nurses talk health policy with Elizabeth Warren on Quincy campaign stop Chris Burrell http://www.wickedlocal.com/brockton/news/x1681147405/Local-nurses-talk-health-policy-with-Elizabeth-Warren-on-Quincy-campaign-stop#axzz26RvvHseV The Patriot Ledger wickedlocal.com September 14, 2012 Massachusetts Service Employees International UnionClawson Laura Massachusetts SEIU endorses Elizabeth Warren http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/02/09/1063118/-Massachusetts-SEIU-endorses-Elizabeth-Warren March 30, 2012 Daily Kos February 9, 2012 March 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120328225333/http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/02/09/1063118/-Massachusetts-SEIU-endorses-Elizabeth-Warren live National Education AssociationEducators endorse Elizabeth Warren for the U.S. Senate http://www.massteacher.org/news/archive/2012/warren.aspx Massachusetts Teachers Association April 14, 2012 March 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160309173247/http://massteacher.org/news/archive/2012/warren.aspx dead United Auto WorkersUnited Auto Workers union endorses Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/02/united_auto_workers_union_endo.html masslive.com February 8, 2012 February 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120212114450/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/02/united_auto_workers_union_endo.html live Newspapers The Berkshire EagleOur opinion: Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_21910164/our-opinion-warren-u-s-senate?source=most_viewed November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121104033529/http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_21910164/our-opinion-warren-u-s-senate?source=most_viewed live The Boston GlobeIn Senate, Warren would lead where Brown has fallen short https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2012/10/27/election-endorsement-elizabeth-warren-for-senate/RpqzpCLnVh0epLaNYBpicJ/story.html_daily/2012/10/28/ The Boston Globe October 28, 2012 October 28, 2012 August 5, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190805150828/https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2012/10/27/election-endorsement-elizabeth-warren-for-senate/RpqzpCLnVh0epLaNYBpicJ/story.html_daily/2012/10/28/ live The Harvard CrimsonThe Crimson Staff Elect Elizabeth Warren: We endorse Warren for the Massachusetts Senate seat http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2012/9/26/elizabeth-warren-harvard-crimson-endorsement The Harvard Crimson September 26, 2012 September 26, 2012 October 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121004233306/http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2012/9/26/elizabeth-warren-harvard-crimson-endorsement/ live The MetroWest Daily NewsEditorial: Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinions/editorials/x1272746916/Editorial-Elizabeth-Warren-for-U-S-Senate October 28, 2012 October 28, 2012 October 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121030111252/http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinions/editorials/x1272746916/Editorial-Elizabeth-Warren-for-U-S-Senate live The RepublicanEditorial: Elizabeth Warren earns our endorsement for Senate http://www.masslive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2012/10/editorial_elizabeth_warren_ear.html The Republican (Springfield) October 30, 2012 November 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121101145922/http://www.masslive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2012/10/editorial_elizabeth_warren_ear.html live The Standard-TimesOur View: Elizabeth Warren right for SouthCoast, right for the U.S. Senate http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20121014%2FOPINION%2F210140317%2F-1%2FNEWS10 The Standard-Times (New Bedford) October 14, 2012 November 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121101150042/http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20121014%2FOPINION%2F210140317%2F-1%2FNEWS10 live The Sun ChronicleClear choice: Warren for senator http://www.thesunchronicle.com/vip/opinion/columns/clear-choice-warren-for-senator/article_2cf994a9-794f-5da5-acbd-cc2c1df2ee86.html The Sun Chronicle October 28, 2012 October 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121030112005/http://www.thesunchronicle.com/vip/opinion/columns/clear-choice-warren-for-senator/article_2cf994a9-794f-5da5-acbd-cc2c1df2ee86.html live Individuals Ben Affleck, actorMay 24, 2012 Affleck supports politician's campaign Hindustan Times https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/ben-affleck-supports-politician-s-campaign/story-g96tG2an7l7r3yk3OmrC7K.html live April 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230417183957/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/ben-affleck-supports-politician-s-campaign/story-g96tG2an7l7r3yk3OmrC7K.html April 17, 2023 Timothy Paul Baymon, archbishop, president of the Council of Churches of Greater SpringfieldElizabeth Warren gets endorsement from Archbishop Timothy Paul Baymon following meeting with black clergy in Springfield August 6, 2012 http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/08/elizabeth_warren_gets_nod_of_s.html August 6, 2012 May 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130512035809/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/08/elizabeth_warren_gets_nod_of_s.html live Cher, singer and actressKlann Ashley Endorsements Piling Up for Brown and Warren http://www.golocalworcester.com/politics/endorsements-surrounding-the-brown-warren-race August 9, 2012 December 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141219083037/http://www.golocalworcester.com/politics/endorsements-surrounding-the-brown-warren-race live Sandra Fluke, women's rights activistJohnson Glenn Sandra Fluke to campaign for Elizabeth Warren today as candidates roll out big names http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/10/16/fluke/fFywO0Orci3LMFYdey9vwM/story.html October 16, 2012 The Boston Globe November 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129145527/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/10/16/fluke/fFywO0Orci3LMFYdey9vwM/story.html dead Jennifer Garner, actress Caroline Kennedy, daughter of John F. KennedyBierman Noah Caroline Kennedy to campaign for Elizabeth Warren Friday; Weld to formally endorse Scott Brown http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/10/04/william-weld-formally-endorse-scott-brown-friday/cCYCshFnYKKVR4E950XChI/story.html October 4, 2012 The Boston Globe December 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121210145205/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/10/04/william-weld-formally-endorse-scott-brown-friday/cCYCshFnYKKVR4E950XChI/story.html dead Edward M. Kennedy, Jr., investment banker and son of Ted KennedyHurricane Sandy throws kinks into presidential contest, Scott Brown-Elizabeth Warren Senate race http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/hurricane_sandy_throws_kinks_i.html October 29, 2012 October 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121031035951/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/hurricane_sandy_throws_kinks_i.html live Joseph P. Kennedy III, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from MassachusettsJoseph P. Kennedy III vouches for Elizabeth Warren https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/06/02/joseph-kennedy-iii-vouches-for-elizabeth-warren/MsgdRByfqyph7FbuB0QEeM/story.html June 3, 2012 November 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129060721/http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/06/02/joseph-kennedy-iii-vouches-for-elizabeth-warren/MsgdRByfqyph7FbuB0QEeM/story.html live Bob Massie, priest, author, and social activistFandos Nicholas P. Warren Campaign Bolstered by Two Endorsements, Strong Fundraising in Last Quarter http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2012/1/16/warren-fundraising-endorsement March 30, 2012 The Harvard Crimson January 16, 2012 December 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231031729/http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2012/1/16/warren-fundraising-endorsement/ live Reverend Eugene Rivers, co-founder of the Boston TenPoint CoalitionBlack ministers back Warren, dismiss minority controversy http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20221004black_ministers_back_warren_dismiss_minority_controversy/srvc%3Dhome%26position%3D5 October 4, 2012 October 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121009023640/http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20221004black_ministers_back_warren_dismiss_minority_controversy/srvc%3Dhome%26position%3D5 live Bruce Springsteen, singerBruce Springsteen explains why he's supporting Obama, urges support for Elizabeth Warren http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/bruce_springsteen_obama_2012_elizabeth_warren.html October 18, 2012 October 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121020021226/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/bruce_springsteen_obama_2012_elizabeth_warren.html live James Taylor, singerJames Taylor plays concert for Warren https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2012/10/25/james-taylor-plays-concert-for-warren/ October 25, 2012 The Boston Globe October 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121027213410/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/10/24/james-taylor-plays-concert-for-warren/LkZtrwL3mJ0gHVgcgsyY5N/story.html live Organizations Clean Water Action Council for a Livable WorldElizabeth Warren (Democrat – Challenger)- Endorsed for U.S. Senate by Council for a Livable World http://livableworld.org/elections/2012/candidates/senate/ewarren/ March 10, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20130118070529/http://livableworld.org/elections/2012/candidates/senate/ewarren/ January 18, 2013 dead mdy-all Democracy for Americahttp://www.democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements Democracy for America Current Endorsements Democracy for America August 22, 2012 September 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120919234337/http://democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements live EMILY's ListEMILY's List Endorses Elizabeth Warren for the United States Senate http://emilyslist.org/news/releases/emilys_list_endorses_elizabeth_warren EMILY's List April 14, 2012 June 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120604070553/http://emilyslist.org/news/releases/emilys_list_endorses_elizabeth_warren/ live Human Rights CampaignRizzuto Robert Human Rights Campaign endorses Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/03/human_rights_campaign_endorses.html The Republican March 2, 2012 masslive.com April 14, 2012 May 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120511012628/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/03/human_rights_campaign_endorses.html live Massachusetts Democratic Party NARAL Pro-Choice AmericaNARAL Pro-Choice America PAC Proudly Endorses Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate http://www.enewspf.com/opinion/37326-naral-pro-choice-america-pac-proudly-endorses-elizabeth-warren-for-us-senate.html October 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924000727/http://www.enewspf.com/opinion/37326-naral-pro-choice-america-pac-proudly-endorses-elizabeth-warren-for-us-senate.html September 24, 2015 dead mdy-all National Organization for WomenElizabeth Warren lands endorsement of National Organization for Women PAC March 7, 2012 http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/03/elizabeth_warren_lands_endorse_1.html masslive.com March 7, 2012 March 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130312053427/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/03/elizabeth_warren_lands_endorse_1.html live Planned ParenthoodValencia Milton Planned Parenthood endorses Elizabeth Warren http://articles.boston.com/2012-04-09/metro/31308779_1_endorsement-female-voters-democratic-women https://archive.today/20130118140737/http://articles.boston.com/2012-04-09/metro/31308779_1_endorsement-female-voters-democratic-women dead January 18, 2013 The Boston Globe April 14, 2012 Progressive Democrats of AmericaPDA Endorses Elizabeth Warren http://www.pdamerica.org/candidates/elizabeth-warren December 30, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120129202059/http://pdamerica.org/candidates/elizabeth-warren January 29, 2012 dead mdy-all Sierra ClubRizzuto Robert Elizabeth Warren picks up endorsement of Sierra Club and Clean Water Action http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/04/elizabeth_warren_picks_up_endo.html The Republican April 3, 2012 Masslive.com April 14, 2012 June 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130628214029/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/04/elizabeth_warren_picks_up_endo.html live Young Democrats of AmericaYDA announces national endorsements http://www.yda.org/yda-announces-national-endorsements September 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120930003432/http://www.yda.org/yda-announces-national-endorsements/ September 30, 2012 dead mdy-all Debates Both candidates agreed to four televised debates, three of which were held. The candidates agreed to a fourth debate which was to be held on October 30 in WGBH-TV's studio, hosted by a Boston mediab B consortium, and moderated by John King, but the day before both pulled out due to Hurricane Sandy.Chabot Hillary Brown, Warren cancel tomorrow's Senate debate http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20221029brown_pulls_out_of_senate_debate/srvc=home&position=1 October 29, 2012 Boston Herald October 29, 2012WGBH to Co-Host U.S. Senate Debate http://www.wgbh.org/articles/WGBH-to-Co-Host-US-Senate-Debate-6539 WGBH September 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120625063222/http://www.wgbh.org/articles/WGBH-to-Co-Host-US-Senate-Debate-6539 June 25, 2012 dead mdy-all Victoria Kennedy, widow of Ted Kennedy, had proposed an additional debate with Tom Brokaw as moderator, but Brown would only accept the invitation if she pledged not to endorse Brown's opponent, which she refused.Bierman Noah Scott Brown accepts Kennedy debate with conditions http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/06/18/scott-brown-accepts-kenendy-debate-with-conditions/tKjMobvptM64Po2jFqAJ6J/story.html September 3, 2012 The Boston Globe June 19, 2012 July 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120704112557/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/06/18/scott-brown-accepts-kenendy-debate-with-conditions/tKjMobvptM64Po2jFqAJ6J/story.html dead Scott Brown out of debate after Vicki Kennedy rejects demands http://bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/20220619vicki_kennedy_says_no_to_scott_brown_on_debate_demands September 3, 2012 Boston Herald June 19, 2012 Hillary Chabot Chris Cassidy August 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120828154429/http://www.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/20220619vicki_kennedy_says_no_to_scott_brown_on_debate_demands live Debate 1: September 20 at WBZ-TV studio, hosted by WBZ and WBZ Newsradio 1030. Moderated by the station's political reporter Jon Keller.Keller Jon Send Your Question: Brown vs. Warren – Their First TV Debate http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/06/20/brown-vs-warren-their-first-tv-debate CBS Boston June 20, 2012 CBS Local Media September 4, 2012 August 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120825143623/http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/06/20/brown-vs-warren-their-first-tv-debate/ live Leccese Mark For debate, Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren agree on Jon Keller http://boston.com/community/blogs/gatekeeper/2012/06/for_debate_scott_brown_and_eli.html September 4, 2012 The Boston Globe June 6, 2012 June 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120609065633/http://boston.com/community/blogs/gatekeeper/2012/06/for_debate_scott_brown_and_eli.html dead Complete video of debate – C-SPAN Debate 2: October 1 at UMass Lowell, co-hosted by UMass and the Boston Herald. Moderated by David Gregory.Battenfeld Joe NBC's David Gregory preps for fiery UMass/Herald debate http://www.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view.bg?articleid=1061157025&srvc=rss September 3, 2012 Boston Herald August 31, 2012 Complete video of debate – C-SPAN Debate 3: October 10 at Springfield Symphony Hall, hosted by a Western Massachusettsa A consortium. Moderated by WGBY-TV's Jim Madigan.Springfield's Symphony Hall to host 3rd Massachusetts U.S. Senate debate between Scott Brown, Elizabeth Warren http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/elizabeth_warren_scott_brown_3rd_debate_pringfield_symphony_hall_to_host.html October 10, 2012 The Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts) September 4, 2012 October 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121013005409/http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/10/elizabeth_warren_scott_brown_3rd_debate_pringfield_symphony_hall_to_host.html live Complete video of debate – C-SPAN Fundraising The election cost approximately $82 million, making it the most expensive election in Massachusetts' history and of any Congressional race in history up to that point, as well as the second-most expensive election in the 2012 election cycle, behind only the 2012 presidential election.Kentucky Senate race could top $100 million https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/kentucky-senate-race-spending-could-top-100-million/2013/08/11/09280212-0292-11e3-88d6-d5795fab4637_story.html August 11, 2013 The Washington Post February 26, 2014 Chris Cillizza August 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140803074523/http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/kentucky-senate-race-spending-could-top-100-million/2013/08/11/09280212-0292-11e3-88d6-d5795fab4637_story.html live You Didn't Pay Attention To Money In Politics In 2013, So We Boiled Down The Whole Year For You http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/27/money-in-politics-2013_n_4509081.html December 27, 2013 HuffPost February 26, 2014 Paul Blumenthal March 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140303095805/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/27/money-in-politics-2013_n_4509081.html live The People's Pledge Both Warren and Brown stated early in the race that they would not accept television advertisement assistance from Super PACs and interest groups. On January 23, 2012, both candidates signed the agreement, or People's Pledge. While no outside groups were obligated by the agreement, both candidates agreed to donate a sum equal to 50% of an advertisement run by any groups to a charity of the other candidate's choice.http://www.masslive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2012/08/editorial_brown-warre_pact_rem.html Editorial: Scott Brown-Elizabeth Warren People's Pledge pact remains a model for campaigns across U.S. August 22, 2012 September 17, 2012 EDITORIAL November 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121118170122/http://www.masslive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2012/08/editorial_brown-warre_pact_rem.html live The pledge was broken twice, by Brown supporters. In March the American Petroleum Institute and Coalition of Americans for Political Equality launched ads supporting Brown, and as a result, the Brown campaign agreed to make donations of $1,000 and $34,545, respectively, to the charity of Warren's choice: the Autism Consortium.http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2012/senate/2012/08/19/surprise-brown-and-warren-truce-outside-spending-surviving-imid-hard-fought-campaign/aRjA26KoNlwXsUEJde9HxO/story.html Warren, Brown's pledge on third-party ads holds Noah Bierman The Boston Globe August 19, 2012 December 30, 2013 December 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231003523/http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2012/senate/2012/08/19/surprise-brown-and-warren-truce-outside-spending-surviving-imid-hard-fought-campaign/aRjA26KoNlwXsUEJde9HxO/story.html dead https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-12/brown-warren-pact-undone-as-outside-groups-see-loopholes.html Brown-Warren Pact Undone as Outside Groups See Loopholes October 12, 2012 December 30, 2013 Alison Fitzgerald Alison Kodjak Bloomberg News December 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131230234038/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-12/brown-warren-pact-undone-as-outside-groups-see-loopholes.html live Top donors Contributions by affiliationc C Source: OpenSecrets 2012 Scott Brown Elizabeth Warren Contributor Contribution Contributor Contribution Fidelity Investments $289,455 EMILY's List $507,095 EMC Corporation $169,800 Moveon.org $448,517 Goldman Sachs $119,400 Harvard University $304,050 VoteSane PAC $113,250 MIT $77,200 State Street Corp $106,650 Boston University $73,700 MassMutual $106,198 Brown Rudnick LLP $68,077 Raytheon $89,350 University of California $63,600 Liberty Mutual $85,500 League of Conservation Voters $54,551 JPMorgan Chase $80,855 Ropes & Gray $52,950 PricewaterhouseCoopers $79,800 Thornton & Naumes $44,450 Contributions by industry Source: OpenSecrets 2012 Scott Brown Elizabeth Warren Industry Contribution Industry Contribution Retired $3,574,088 Retired $3,374,569 Securities & investment $3,370,618 Lawyers/law firms $2,196,972 Lawyers/law firms $1,332,582 Women's issues $1,588,383 Real estate $1,192,258 Education $1,335,058 Insurance $914,504 Democratic/Liberal $1,253,375 Health professionals $877,878 Securities & investment $534,275 Misc. finance $828,501 TV/movies/music $476,814 Business services $661,647 Health professionals $456,006 Computer industry/Internet $637,825 Business services $455,291 Republican/Conservative $616,158 Printing & publishing $387,031 Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2012 Senate Race Ratings for November 1, 2012 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139117 The Cook Political Report August 28, 2018 August 29, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180829035855/https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139117 live Tossup November 1, 2012 Sabato's Crystal Ball2012 Senate http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2012-senate/ Sabato's Crystal Ball August 28, 2018 August 29, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180829035031/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2012-senate/ live Lean D Flip November 5, 2012 Rothenberg Political Report2012 Senate Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2012-senate-ratings-november-2-2012 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report August 28, 2018 August 29, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180829072048/http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2012-senate-ratings-november-2-2012 live Tilt D Flip November 2, 2012 Real Clear Politics2012 Elections Map – Battle for the Senate 2012 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/senate/2012_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics August 28, 2018 November 4, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181104222101/https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/senate/2012_elections_senate_map.html live Tossup November 5, 2012 Polling Opinion polling for the 2012 United States Senate election in Massachusetts.chart Opinion polling for the 2012 United States Senate election in Massachusetts.tab 700px Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) ElizabethWarren (D) Other UndecidedW. New England U.W. New England U. March 6–10, 2011 472 RV ±4.5% 51% 34% — 14%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 2–5, 2011 957 RV ±3.2% 47% 32% — 21%WBUR MassIncWBUR MassInc https://web.archive.org/web/20160128015912/http://media.wbur.org/wordpress/1/files/2011/09/0905_wbur-senate-poll.pdf January 28, 2016 August 30 – September 1, 2011 500 ±4.4% 44% 35% 2% 19%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 16–18, 2011 957 RV ±3.2% 44% 46% — 10%UMass Lowell September 22–28, 2011 1,005 RV ±3.8% 41% 38% 3% 14%W. New England U.W. New England U. September 29 – October 5, 2011 475 RV ±4.5% 47% 42% — 10%YouGovYouGov for UMass Amherst November 9–22, 2011 433 RV ±4.4% 39% 43% 4% 14%UMass Lowell /Boston HeraldUMass Lowell / Boston Herald December 1–6, 2011 505 RV ±5.3% 42% 49% 3% 6%Opinion DynamicsOpinion Dynamics for Mass Insight January 31 – February 4, 2012 456 RV ±4.6% 52% 42% — 6%MassINCMassINC for WBUR February 6–9, 2012 505 LV ±4.4% 43% 46% 1% 11%Suffolk/WHDHSuffolk/WHDH February 11–15, 2012 600 LV ±4% 49% 40% 2% 9%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports February 29, 2012 500 LV ±4.5% 49% 44% 2% 5%W. New England U.W. New England U. February 23 – March 1, 2012 527 RV ±4.3% 49% 41% — 10%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling March 16–18, 2012 936 RV ±3.2% 41% 46% — 13%Boston GlobeBoston Globe March 21–27, 2012 544 LV ±4.2% 37% 35% — 26%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports April 9, 2012 500 LV ±4.5% 45% 46% 1% 8%MassINCMassINC for MassLive April 25–28, 2012 438 LV ±4.7% 41% 43% 1% 12%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports May 7, 2012 500 LV ±4.5% 45% 45% 2% 8%Suffolk/WHDHSuffolk/WHDH https://web.archive.org/web/20121004133209/http://www.suffolk.edu/images/content/FINAL_MA_Statewide_Marginals_May_22_2012_FINAL.pdf October 4, 2012 May 20–22, 2012 600 LV ±4% 48% 47% — 5%Boston GlobeBoston Globe May 25–31, 2012 651 LV ±3.8% 39% 37% 2% 23%W. New England U.W. New England U. May 29–31, 2012 504 RV ±4.4% 43% 45% — 11%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 22–24, 2012 902 RV ±3.3% 46% 46% — 8%MassINCMassINC July 19–22, 2012 445 RV ±4.4% 38% 40% — 16%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 16–19, 2012 1,115 LV ±4.4% 49% 44% — 8%Kimball Political ConsultingKimball Political Consulting August 21, 2012 1,500 RV ±4% 49% 43% — 9%Kimball Political ConsultingKimball Political Consulting September 7–9, 2012 756 LV ±3.5% 46% 45% — 9%W. New England U.W. New England U. September 6–13, 2012 444 LV ±4.6% 44% 50% — 6%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 13–16, 2012 876 LV ±3.3% 46% 48% — 6%Suffolk/WHDHSuffolk/WHDH https://web.archive.org/web/20121004084110/http://suffolk.edu/files/SUPRC/9_17_2012_marginals.pdf October 4, 2012 September 13–16, 2012 600 LV ±4% 44% 48% — 8%UMass Lowell /Boston HeraldUMass Lowell / Boston Herald September 13–17, 2012 497 LV ±4% 49% 45% 1% 4%MassINCMassINC https://web.archive.org/web/20121009013101/http://www.wbur.org/files/2012/09/0919_senate-poll-full-topline.pdf October 9, 2012 for WBUR September 15–17, 2012 507 LV ±4.4% 40% 45% 2% 12%Kimball Political ConsultingKimball Political Consulting September 20, 2012 868 LV ±3.25% 48% 47% 1% 3%UMass Lowell /Boston HeraldUMass Lowell / Boston Herald September 20, 2012 524 RV ±5.3% 50% 44% 1% 5%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports September 24, 2012 500 LV ±4.5% 48% 48% — 5%Boston GlobeBoston Globe September 21–27, 2012 502 LV ±4.4% 38% 43% 1% 18%WBURWBUR https://web.archive.org/web/20130114225250/http://www.wbur.org/files/2012/09/Topline-2012-09-BUR-MASen4.pdf January 14, 2013 September 26–28, 2012 504 LV ±4.4% 45% 49% 1% 6%Opinion DynamicsOpinion Dynamics for Mass Insight September 25–30, 2012 329 LV ±5.4% 44% 48% — 8%W. New England U.W. New England U. September 28 – October 4, 2012 440 LV ±4.3% 45% 50% — 5%MassINCMassINC https://web.archive.org/web/20121021002859/http://www.wbur.org/files/2012/10/1009_senate-poll-topline.pdf October 21, 2012 for WBUR October 5–7, 2012 501 LV ±4.4% 48% 45% 1% 8%YouGovYouGov for UMass Amherst October 2–8, 2012 436 LV ±5.4% 45% 48% — 6%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 10, 2012 500 LV ±4.5% 47% 49% — 4%YouGovYouGov October 4–11, 2012 669 LV ±4.9% 39% 46% — 15%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 9–11, 2012 1,051 LV ±3% 44% 50% — 6%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling for the LCV October 15–16, 2012 709 LV ±3.5% 44% 53% — —Kimball Political ConsultingKimball Political Consulting July 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes October 18–21, 2012 761 LV ±3.5% 45% 48% — 7%MassINCMassINC https://web.archive.org/web/20121029155800/http://www.wbur.org/files/2012/10/1023_senate-poll-topline.pdf October 29, 2012 for WBUR October 21–22, 2012 516 LV ±4.4% 44% 50% 1% 4%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 25, 2012 500 LV ±4.5% 47% 52% — —Boston GlobeBoston Globe October 24–28, 2012 583 LV ±4.1% 47% 47% — 6%Suffolk/WHDHSuffolk/WHDH https://web.archive.org/web/20130216112117/http://www2.suffolk.edu/files/SUPRC/10_30_2012_marginals.pdf February 16, 2013 October 25–28, 2012 600 LV ±4% 46% 53% — 1%W. New England U.W. New England U. October 26 – November 1, 2012 535 LV ±4% 46% 50% — 4%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 1–2, 2012 1,089 LV ±3% 46% 52% — 2%UMass Lowell/Boston HeraldUMass Lowell/Boston Herald October 31 – November 3, 2012 800 LV ±4.1% 49% 48% 1% 1% * RV= Registered voters; LV= Likely voters background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) MikeCapuano (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 29 – December 1, 2010 500 ±4.4% 52% 36% — 12%Western N.E. CollegeWestern N.E. College July 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes March 6–10, 2011 472 ±4.5% 51% 38% — 10%7News/Suffolk University7News/Suffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20130317081336/http://www2.suffolk.edu/images/content/FINAL.7NEWS.Suffolk.Marginals.April.5.2011.pdf March 17, 2013 April 3–5, 2011 500 ±4.4% 52% 26% 1% 21%Public Policy Polling June 2–5, 2011 957 ±3.2% 48% 38% — 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) MarthaCoakley (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling June 2–5, 2011 957 ±3.2% 49% 40% — 10%UMass Lowell September 22–28, 2011 1,005 ±3.8% 41% 40% 4% 15% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) TomConroy (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling September 16–18, 2011 957 ±3.2% 50% 31% — 18%UMass Lowell September 22–28, 2011 499 ±5.4% 46% 25% 5% 24% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) MarisaDeFranco (D) Other UndecidedUMass Lowell September 22–28, 2011 499 ±5.4% 48% 22% 4% 26%Suffolk/WHDHSuffolk/WHDH https://web.archive.org/web/20140226220827/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/2012-02-17_friday_final_ma_statewide_marginals.pdf February 26, 2014 February 11–15, 2012 600 ±4% 55% 22% 2% 22%Suffolk/WHDHSuffolk/WHDH https://web.archive.org/web/20140226231233/http://www2.suffolk.edu/images/content/FINAL_MA_Statewide_Marginals_May_22_2012_FINAL.pdf February 26, 2014 May 20–22, 2012 600 ±4% 49% 28% — 24% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) AlanKhazei (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling June 2–5, 2011 957 ±3.2% 50% 31% — 19%WBUR MassInc August 30 – September 1, 2011 500 ±4.4% 45% 30% 2% 22%Public Policy Polling September 16–18, 2011 957 ±3.2% 48% 33% — 18%UMass Lowell September 22–28, 2011 506 ±5.3% 40% 28% 6% 26%Western N.E. CollegeWestern N.E. College September 29 – October 5, 2011 475 ±4.5% 52% 35% — 13% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) Joseph P.Kennedy II (D) Other Undecided7News/Suffolk University April 3–5, 2011 500 ±4.4% 45% 40% — 14%UMass Lowell September 22–28, 2011 499 ±5.4% 37% 45% 4% 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) VickiKennedy (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 29 – December 1, 2010 500 ±4.4% 48% 41% — 11%7News/Suffolk University April 3–5, 2011 500 ±4.4% 52% 30% — 18% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) JimKing (D) Other UndecidedSuffolk/WHDH February 11–15, 2012 600 ±4% 57% 21% 2% 20% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) StephenLynch (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 29 – December 1, 2010 500 ±4.4% 49% 30% — 20% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) RachelMaddow (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling June 2–5, 2011 957 ±3.2% 49% 29% — 21% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) EdMarkey (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 29 – December 1, 2010 500 ±4.4% 49% 39% — 13%7News/Suffolk University April 3–5, 2011 500 ±4.4% 53% 26% — 20%Public Policy Polling June 2–5, 2011 957 ±3.2% 47% 37% — 16% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) BobMassie (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling June 2–5, 2011 957 ±3.2% 48% 25% — 27%WBUR MassInc August 30 – September 1, 2011 500 ±4.4% 45% 29% 3% 23%Public Policy Polling September 16–18, 2011 957 ±3.2% 49% 31% — 21%UMass Lowell September 22–28, 2011 506 ±5.4% 43% 27% 5% 26% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) TimMurray (D) Other Undecided7News/Suffolk University April 3–5, 2011 500 ±4.4% 51% 23% 1% 24% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) DevalPatrick (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 29 – December 1, 2010 500 ±4.4% 49% 42% — 9%7News/Suffolk University April 3–5, 2011 500 ±4.4% 52% 37% — 11%UMass Lowell September 22–28, 2011 506 ±5.4% 36% 43% 5% 16% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) HerbRobinson (D) Other UndecidedUMass Lowell September 22–28, 2011 499 ±5.4% 51% 18% 5% 25% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottBrown (R) SettiWarren (D) Other Undecided7News/Suffolk University April 3–5, 2011 500 ±4.4% 52% 9% 3% 36%Public Policy Polling June 2–5, 2011 957 ±3.2% 48% 23% — 29%WBUR MassInc August 30 – September 1, 2011 500 ±4.4% 46% 28% 3% 24%Public Policy Polling September 16–18, 2011 957 ±3.2% 47% 32% — 21%UMass Lowell September 22–28, 2011 506 ±5.4% 43% 28% 6% 23% Results Despite the Obama campaign's easy victory in the state, and winning all of the state's counties, Warren significantly underperformed Obama's margin. As expected, Warren performed very well in Suffolk County, which is home to the state's largest city and its capital Boston. Brown performed well in the southern part of the state near Cape Cod. Warren made history by becoming the first woman from Massachusetts elected to the U.S. Senate. United States Senate election in Massachusetts, 2012http://electionstats.state.ma.us/elections/search/year_from:2012/year_to:2012/office_id:6/stage:General U.S. Senate General Election 2012 Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Massachusetts Election Statistics September 19, 2019 September 25, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190925193820/https://electionstats.state.ma.us/elections/search/year_from:2012/year_to:2012/office_id:6/stage:General live Democratic Party (United States) Elizabeth Warren 1,696,346 53.74 +6.67 Republican Party (United States) Scott Brown (incumbent) 1,458,048 46.19 -5.64 2,159 0.07 +0.02 3,156,553 100.00 N/A Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) By county By county yes #B0CEFF;line-height:135%; none CountyElizabeth WarrenDemocraticScott BrownRepublicanAll others#%#%#%Barnstable63,27747.669,59752.4420.01Berkshire45,25670.718,68329.2320.1Bristol125,90652.4114,27747.61080.01Dukes7,38767.73,52032.350.01Essex180,86149.5184,22550.41890.1Franklin25,11466.712,49533.2270.1Hampden108,41454.490,53845.52160.1Hampshire52,41765.727,82734.2750.1Middlesex420,14255.9331,00444.05450.1Nantucket3,43556.42,65343.630.01Norfolk174,26949.0181,18750.92,5840.1Plymouth111,64343.6144,17256.31370.1Suffolk208,77972.678,46927.32930.1Worcester168,44645.8199,40154.22640.1 Totals1,696,34653.741,458,04846.192,1590.07 Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Bristol (largest municipality: New Bedford) Hampden (largest municipality: Springfield) right 300px Shift by county 300px Trend by county Legend #d40000 Republican — >15% #ff0000 Republican — +12.5−15% #ff2a2a Republican — +10−12.5% #ff5555 Republican — +7.5−10% #ff8080 Republican — +5−7.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5−5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0−2.5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0−2.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5−5% #77e3ff Democratic — +5−7.5% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #09ceff Democratic — +10−12.5% #00bdec Democratic — +12.5−15% #00a1c8 Democratic — >15% 300px County flips Legend Democratic #92c5de Hold #0671b0 Flip Republican #f48882 Hold By congressional district Warren won five of nine congressional districts, while Brown won four, which all elected Democrats.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CKkkO7YmqWSc_zpKHUzyQna-SAb32tYJOaN_CbnyMa0/edit#gid=0 Daily Kos July 9, 2021 July 9, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210709190224/https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CKkkO7YmqWSc_zpKHUzyQna-SAb32tYJOaN_CbnyMa0/edit#gid=0 live District Brown Warren Representative1st42.83%57.17%John Olver (112th Congress)Richard Neal (113th Congress)2nd48.55%51.45%Richard Neal (112th Congress)Jim McGovern (113th Congress)3rd50.82%49.18%Jim McGovern (112th Congress)Niki Tsongas (113th Congress)4th50.35%49.65%Barney Frank (112th Congress)Joe Kennedy III (113th Congress)5th41.22%58.78%Niki Tsongas (112th Congress)Ed Markey (113th Congress)6th 53.62% 46.38%John F. Tierney7th21.36%78.64%Ed Markey (112th Congress)Michael Capuano (113th Congress)8th49.90%50.10%Michael Capuano (112th Congress)Stephen Lynch (113th Congress)9th51.12%48.88%Stephen Lynch (112th Congress)Bill Keating (113th Congress) Aftermath A report by Common Cause found that the People's Pledge resulted in fewer attack ads on the airwaves.http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2013/05/01/common-cause-report-lauds-people-pledge/pL9vS5KTma0uOkQd1pLqcL/story.html Common Cause report lauds 2012 People's Pledge May 1, 2013 December 31, 2013 The Boston Globe Joshua Miller December 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231220412/http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2013/05/01/common-cause-report-lauds-people-pledge/pL9vS5KTma0uOkQd1pLqcL/story.html dead A People's Pledge was implemented in the Democratic primary for the 2013 Senate special election in MassachusettsFebruary 13, 2013 Markey, Lynch Sign Primary Race 'People's Pledge' https://www.wbur.org/news/2013/02/13/markey-lynch-peoples-pledge September 28, 2025 WBUR News and the Democratic primary for the 2014 Rhode Island gubernatorial election.Morgan Thomas J. April 29, 2014 3 Democratic candidates for R.I. governor sign 'People's Pledge' deal on outside money https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/courts/2014/04/29/20140428-3-democratic-candidates-for-r-i-governor-sign-peoples-pledge-deal-on-outside-money-ece/35361229007/ September 28, 2025 The Providence Journal Less than two months after the election, President Barack Obama nominated Senator John Kerry to become United States Secretary of State. Kerry was sworn in on February 1, making newly inaugurated Warren the state's senior senator, and the Senate's most-junior senior senator.Clinton Out, Kerry In as Secretary of State http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ap-interview-clinton-raps-benghazi-critics Associated Press February 1, 2013 February 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130204020316/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ap-interview-clinton-raps-benghazi-critics dead In the special election to replace Kerry the following year, Democratic nominee Ed Markey asked his Republican rival Gabriel E. Gomez to sign a similar pledge with him, although Gomez refused.http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2013/05/06/markey-presses-gomez-people-pledge/YibbGKGtSVXgMewEtikojJ/story.html Markey presses Gomez on People's Pledge May 6, 2013 December 31, 2013 The Boston Globe Joshua Miller December 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231221800/http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2013/05/06/markey-presses-gomez-people-pledge/YibbGKGtSVXgMewEtikojJ/story.html dead The election was a critical event in both candidates' political careers, with Warren becoming a political icon after entering the Senate, and being drafted to run for president in 2016 and eventually running in 2020.https://newrepublic.com/article/115608/elizabeth-warren-can-scare-hillary-clinton-2016-primaries Elizabeth Warren Can Shape the 2016 Race Even if She Can't Beat Hillary November 14, 2013 December 31, 2013 The New Republic December 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231190831/http://www.newrepublic.com/article/115608/elizabeth-warren-can-scare-hillary-clinton-2016-primaries live She was also shortlisted as a potential running mate by the Democratic presidential nominees in both 2016Warren, Kaine, Castro on shortlist as Clinton’s VP search intensifies https://www.chicagotribune.com/2016/06/20/warren-kaine-castro-on-shortlist-as-clintons-vp-search-intensifies/ Chicago Tribune August 31, 2026 June 20, 2016 and 2020.Khalid Asma Biden Faces Pressure To Pick A Black Running Mate. But Warren Remains A Top Contender https://www.npr.org/2020/07/02/885978763/biden-faces-pressure-to-pick-a-black-running-mate-but-warren-remains-a-top-conte NPR August 31, 2026 en July 2, 2020 Warren was re-elected to the senate in 2018 and 2024.Elizabeth Warren https://ballotpedia.org/Elizabeth_Warren Ballotpedia August 31, 2026 en After the election loss, Brown remained considered the most prominent Republican in Massachusetts and was heavily anticipated to run again in Massachusetts in either the special Senate election the following year or for governor in 2014,https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/08/21/brown-will-not-run/O0fLXXnAZwKPy7nOPuMzuL/story.html Scott Brown will not run for governor August 22, 2013 December 31, 2013 Jim O'Sullivan The Boston Globe December 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231121657/http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/08/21/brown-will-not-run/O0fLXXnAZwKPy7nOPuMzuL/story.html live though he declined to do run in either.http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_politics/2013/02/scott_brown_not_running_senate Scott Brown is not running for Senate Howie Carr February 1, 2013 February 1, 2013 February 15, 2013 https://archive.today/20130215152558/http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_politics/2013/02/scott_brown_not_running_senate live https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/08/21/massachusetts-governor-race-scott-brown/2683603/ Scott Brown says he won't run for Mass. governor August 21, 2013 August 22, 2013 USA Today Alex Brandon August 22, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130822133147/http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/08/21/massachusetts-governor-race-scott-brown/2683603/ live He instead moved to New Hampshire and ran for the Senate there in 2014 against Democratic incumbent Jeanne Shaheen.http://www.boston.com/news/local/new-hampshire/2014/04/02/report-scott-brown-officially-running-for-senate-new-hampshire/6XmoEicMDc0hgTHnUjTroL/story.html Report: Scott Brown is officially running for US Senate in New Hampshire April 2, 2014 April 2, 2014 Boston.com April 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140405014124/http://www.boston.com/news/local/new-hampshire/2014/04/02/report-scott-brown-officially-running-for-senate-new-hampshire/6XmoEicMDc0hgTHnUjTroL/story.html dead He lost, 51% to 48%, becoming the first male candidate to lose two Senate races to female candidates.http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2014/11/11-big-firsts-from-the-2014-midterm-elections.html 11 Big Firsts From the 2014 Midterm Elections November 5, 2014 November 7, 2014 Katie Zavadski November 7, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141107090440/http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2014/11/11-big-firsts-from-the-2014-midterm-elections.html live In 2016, Brown was earliest former or current senator to endorse the ultimately-successful presidential campaign of Donald Trump,Trump Campaign Press Release - Scott Brown to Endorse Trump https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/trump-campaign-press-release-scott-brown-endorse-trump The Washington Post The American Presidency Project August 31, 2026 February 2, 2016 and served as ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa during Trump's first presidency.Former Ambassador Scott Brown, June 2017–December 2020 https://nz.usembassy.gov/former-ambassador-scott-brown-june-8-2017-december-20-2020/ United States Embassy in New Zealand August 31, 2026 Brown ran again for New Hampshire's Senate seat in 2026 but lost the Republican primary to fellow former Senator John E. Sununu, only receiving 26% of the vote to Sununu's 68%.2026-10-08 New Hampshire Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results: Chris Pappas, Karishma Manzur, John Sununu and More https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-primary-elections/new-hampshire-senate-results 2026-10-19 www.nbcnews.com en See also 2012 United States Senate elections 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts 2013 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts References Notes A.a The Western Massachusetts consortium consists of The Republican, Daily Hampshire Gazette, New England Public Radio, Valley Press Club, Springfield Public Forum, WSHM-LD, WWLP-TV, WGGB-TV, WGBY-TV, Western New England University, and University of Massachusetts Amherst.Campus co-sponsoring Oct. 10 debate between Scott Brown, Elizabeth Warren http://www.umass.edu/loop/content/campus-co-sponsoring-oct-10-debate-between-scott-brown-elizabeth-warren https://archive.today/20121215030435/http://www.umass.edu/loop/content/campus-co-sponsoring-oct-10-debate-between-scott-brown-elizabeth-warren dead December 15, 2012 University of Massachusetts Amherst September 4, 2012 B.b The Boston media consortium consists of WGBH-TV/WGBH FM, WBUR, New England Cable News, WCVB-TV, WHDH, and The Boston Globe. C.c The organizations themselves did not donate, rather the money came from the organizations' PACs, their individual members or employees or owners, and those individuals' immediate families. Organization totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. Citations External links Election Division at the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation Candidate issue positions at On the Issues Official campaign websites (archived) Elizabeth Warren (D) for Senate Scott Brown (R) for Senate United States Senate 2012 Massachusetts Category:Elizabeth Warren