June 11, 2008 — With democrats holding their convention in Lowell, Massachusetts, attorney Ed O'Reilly's bid to get on the primary ballot as a challenger to senator John Kerry was rated a long-shot at best.

To the surprise of many, O'Reilly handily met the 15 percent Requirement ... In fact; he got 22 percent of the vote.read more >>

June 9, 2008 — The Massachusetts Democratic Party held its state convention Saturday -- it was a warm, warm day, but fortunately the convention planners seated the 2nd Suffolk delegation right in the center of Tsongas arena, so the building was kept cool by the icy chill generated between Dianne Wilkerson and Sonia Chang-Diaz. (It figures to be even frostier at their first debate later this week, sponsored by the 5th Ward.)read more >>

June 9, 2008 — Massachusetts Senator John Kerry will face a challenger in the Democratic primary for the first time since taking office 23 years ago.

At the state party convention Saturday in Lowell, Gloucester Attorney Edward O'Reilly got more than the 15 percent needed to get on the ballot. Analysts think he is a long shot to win but that is not slowing him down one bit.read more >>

June 8, 2008 — A defiant Gloucester lawyer, Ed O'Reilly, garnered enough support from party officials to ensure that he will give Senator John Kerry his first Democratic primary challenge in 24 years.

At the state Democratic Party convention Saturday, O'Reilly got 22.5 percent of the 2,574 ballots cast, more than the 15 percent he needed to secure a spot on the primary ballot. Because Kerry received a majority of the votes, he will get the party's official endorsement.read more >>