Results of UMass Lowell-Boston Herald Poll to Be Released

National Survey Looks at Opinions of Occupy Wall Street, Tea Party
Sunday, Nov. 6
10 p.m.

WHAT: The latest UMass Lowell-Boston Herald poll looks at voters’ opinions of Occupy Wall Street, the tea party and how supporters of each feel about the government and national issues.

The Occupy movement has grown from the Occupy Wall Street protest to public encampments around the United States and the world. The tea party has been a driving force in recent elections. The poll conducted on behalf of UMass Lowell’s Center for Public Opinion and the Boston Herald looks at national sentiment about both movements.

Results of the poll will be available at http://www.bostonherald.com at 10 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6.

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the UMass Lowell Center for Public Opinion will hold a forum on the Occupy movement for students and the public that will discuss topics including the poll results and the experiences of Occupy movement participants.

Speakers are scheduled to include two UMass Lowell student veterans who have participated in Occupy Boston; independent survey researcher Mike Mokrzycki, who oversaw the poll; and Jenifer Whitten-Woodring, an assistant professor of political science whose work focuses on protest, repression and media freedom. Chancellor Marty Meehan will moderate the discussion. The program will be held in O’Leary Library, Room 222, South Campus, 61 Wilder St., Lowell.

All Candidates for City Council, School Committee and Greater Lowell Tech are reminded and encouraged to do a standout by Top Donut on Aiken St. this Saturday Nov 5th and to stop inside and get a quick on air final request for Votes with Warren Shaw and Saturday Morning Live on WCAP between 7:00 am -10:00 am

Ed Kennedy’s Pre-Election Bash is Tonight at Cappy’s on Central Street.

Say a little prayer for Micky Ward on the passing of his Dad. Tough year for Micky who does so much charity work and helps so many people. Tough to lose both parents in such a short time span.

The Sun has a story today about the Grand Opening of the Center Ice Pub formerly The Big Kahuna and one of the owners is Lowell Good Guy John Descoteaux. Stop by Saturday Night and help support John and his partners.

Received 8 campaign related pieces yesterday and expect a few more until Monday.

The Column Blog has an item about retiring Chelsea Housing Director Mike McLaughlin including a reminder about the Bookie Tapes (Long time Lowellians will remember this episode)

Former Sen. Steve endorses Fred Doyle! I expect plenty of endorsements out between now and Tuesday from everyone from the UTL, Police/Fire Unions, The Sun , Move Lowell Forward and UTEC. Never was a big fan of endorsements. Don’t think they carry much weight.

You can tune into LTC Ch 10 beginning at 8:30 for Live Election results from City Hall. Councilor Franky Decouteaux and former councilor Rithy Uong will be hosting along with myself and all candidates are invited to stop in and Thank the voters right in up until 10:00 pm.