Joe Battenfeld
Boston Herald
Boston, MA, United States
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Battenfeld: Where’s Wu? City violence all too real
When a 13-year-old is shot to death in your city that’s a crisis. → Read More
Battenfeld: Another child of power and privilege in trouble with the law
Another child of power and privilege is in trouble with the law, and odds are she won’t pay a steep price. → Read More
Battenfeld: Will Maura Healey give second banana Kim Driscoll real duties?
If Kim Driscoll really thinks she’s going to be a co-governor or equal partner to Maura Healey, she’s deluded. → Read More
Battenfeld: Dysfunctional royal family head to Boston to restore their image
The dysfunctional royal family is coming to the Boston area starting Wednesday, with Prince William and Princess Kate headlining a packed, three-day public relations tour aimed partly at burnishing the royals’ bruised image. → Read More
Battenfeld: Why is AG candidate Andrea Campbell so afraid of debates?
Democratic Attorney General nominee Andrea Campbell refuses to debate her Republican challenger Jay McMahon, in what is the height of arrogance for someone who wants to lead the state’s top law enforcement agency. → Read More
Battenfeld: Can Joe Biden become the Comeback Senior Citizen?
Where before his administration was imploding on several fronts and looked completely incompetent, Biden now is on the offensive - going after MAGA Republicans and Donald Trump and embracing other successful Democratic presidents like Barack Obama and John F. Kennedy. → Read More
Battenfeld: Massachusetts gubernatorial race not just all about Trump
Battenfeld: Hey, Maura Healey and Democrats — you’re actually not running against Donald Trump. → Read More
Battenfeld: Another bad night for Elizabeth Warren in a Massachusetts primary
Another home state loss for Elizabeth Warren and a big win for Donald Trump. → Read More
Battenfeld: Maura Healey’s risky move to put her clout on the line in Tuesday’s primary
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Maura Healey’s clout as well as her name will be on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary as her risky decision to try and tilt the attorney general’s race faces a stern test. → Read More
Battenfeld: Bad timing for fat pay hikes for Mayor Michelle Wu and city council
Battenfeld: For a mayor who claims she’s all about a new way of doing business at City Hall, this is old school politics 2.0. → Read More
Battenfeld: Nancy Pelosi and her ego play dangerous game in Taiwan
Even if it’s part of a coordinated U.S.strategy to regain credibility on the world stage, the 82-year-old Pelosi and her ego should not be the one to lead U.S. foreign policy against China. → Read More
Battenfeld: Massachusetts lawmakers put the ‘high’ in high school
The Massachusetts Legislature wants to keep the “high” in high school. → Read More
Battenfeld: Ayanna Pressley emerges as most far left Democrat in Massachusetts
She’s to the left of Elizabeth Warren and now in danger of becoming a fringe voice in Congress. → Read More
Battenfeld: Democrats push to strip New Hampshire of its first in the nation primary
After clinging on to its top perch for decades, New Hampshire is finally in danger of losing its first in the nation primary in 2024 - the victim of politics and Democratic diversity. → Read More
Battenfeld: Michelle Wu facing growing threat of dangerous, illegal dirt bikes
Battenfeld: When it comes to the growing threat of illegal dirt bikes, it’s a tale of two cities, and two mayors. → Read More
Battenfeld: Michelle Wu accuses critics of ‘harassment’ in feud with North End restaurant owners
While closing off a press conference to some North End restaurant owners, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is escalating her feud with critics on social media - accusing them of harassing and bullying tactics. → Read More
Battenfeld: Overrated and unwatchable St. Patrick’s Day roast returns
The South Boston St. Patrick’s Day breakfast roast returns on Sunday in person after a three-year hiatus, which was a welcome break from the self-serving “jokes” and stunts that we’ve been subjected to for the last few decades. → Read More
Battenfeld: Maura Healey's move to the left predictable but clashes with reality
Attorney General Maura Healey’s completely predictable move to the left is designed to ward off her liberal Democratic challengers but it clashes with reality and may come with a cost in a general election. → Read More
Battenfeld: With no help from Charlie Baker, Massachusetts lawmakers finally relent on reopening Statehouse
With no help from a useless Gov. Charlie Baker, state lawmakers finally ran out of excuses and will reopen the Statehouse even though they still view the building as their private domain. → Read More
Battenfeld: Charlie Baker’s mask lift for schools won’t make the controversy go away
Despite the Republican governor's pronouncement, teachers remain strongly opposed to the decision while some schools may choose to keep the mask mandate - and that could trigger even more outrage among parents’ groups eager to see the masks go. → Read More