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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Vice Presidential Debate 2012 Schedule and Start Time

Get the details on the debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan airing Thursday night.

A lot of people are asking: When does the vice presidential debate start? We have you covered. The first vice presidential debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan is set for 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining debates leading up to Election Day. AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol. Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL. Below is more detailed information on Thursday night's debate, as well as the schedule for upcoming debates: The debate will cover both foreign and domestic topics and be divided into nine time segments of …

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Take Part in Live Chat During Presidential Debate Tonight

Patch will be joined by local Massachusetts party officials and you can take part in the conversation.

Join Patch starting at 8:30 p.m. tonight for a live chat during the presidential debate between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Patch will be joined by local Massachusetts party officials who will discuss the debate as it happens. You will be able to join the conversation too. Come back to this site at 8:30 p.m. for a pre-debate discussion and then participate as you watch the first debate, which starts at 9 p.m. 

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Gov. Deval Patrick Chat: MBTA Funding, High-Speed Tolling & More

Fairness of Mass Pike tolls and how to keep tech skills in-state were also among topics touched on in Patch's live chat today with Gov. Patrick.

Gov. Deval Patrick answered Patch reader questions for 45 minutes this afternoon. Read the transcript of thelive chat, above.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

What Would You Ask Gov. Patrick?

Gov. Deval Patrick speaks with Patch readers live at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. What questions do you want him to answer?

If you could ask Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick one question, what would it be? Patrick will join Patch Thursday at 1:30 p.m. for a live chat with readers. Now's your change to ask the executive of the commonwealth your question about casinos, the JP crime lab, the economy, elections or whatever else you want to know Can't make it to the live chat? Leave your questions for Patrick in the comments to have them considered for the live Q&A session. We'll be sure to ask about the most popular topics when we chat Thursday. To join Thursday's chat, head on over to Burlington Patch from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday.

Phil

6:21 pm on Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Governor, Isn't it time for you to issue pardons in the Fells Acre day care case? It is common knowledge through out the commonwealth that this was a deeply flawed prosecution. It is time to return some measure of respect to Massachusetts justice.   more ›

Chat LIVE with Gov. Patrick This Thursday

Ask Gov. Deval Patrick about any topic you like during our live chat at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

Gov. Deval Patrick will take your questions live on Patch this Thursday. The governor will spend 45 minutes fielding your questions as they come.  Head on over to Burlington Patch from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Thursday to join our chat. You'll simply have to provide your name, and you'll be able to ask your questions immediately. If you can't make the live chat, leave your questions as comments to this article, and we'll do our best to add them to the queue. We will publish the live chat transcript immediately and a recap first thing on Friday morning.  Questions submitted will be subject to moderator approval. No vulgar or libelous comments will be allowed. Because we expect a high volume of questions for the chat session, we will keep …

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Live Chat: The College Admissions Essay

Author of new book on the college application essay, Sarah McGinty, will take questions from Brookline Patch readers live.

Our live chat is above, and we will be taking your questions tonight, Thursday, September 20 at 6 p.m. Patch will host a live chat with Sarah Myers McGinty, author of the "The College Application Essay and former member of the writing faculty at Harvard University, as well as a former admissions director at Sarah Lawrence College and principal of the McGinty Consulting Group.  To get ready, throughout the week we have asked readers what they wished they knew about essay-writing, and what questions they have about application essays. Tonight, we will answer your questions.  So, leave your question below now and then come back to Burlington Patch on Thursday at 6 p.m., or ask it when the chat begins. 

Reminder: College Application Essay Live Chat Tonight!

Author of new book on the college application essay, Sarah McGinty, will take questions from Burlington Patch readers live this week.

Anyone with burning questions about college application essays, we will be take your questions about the college application essay tonight, Thursday, September 20 at 6 p.m. To get ready, throughout the week we have asked readers what they wished they knew about essay-writing, and what questions they have about application essays. Tonight, we will answer your questions.  Tonight, Burlington Patch will host a live chat with Sarah Myers McGinty, author of the "The College Application Essay and former member of the writing faculty at Harvard University, as well as a former admissions director at Sarah Lawrence College and principal of the McGinty Consulting Group.  So, leave your question below now and then come back to Burlington Patch on …

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Live Chat: What Do You Need to Know About College Application Essays?

Some of the mysteries of the college application essay will be solved on Thursday during our live chat. Post your questions here!

The essay portion of the college application may seem a little daunting to some, but there are experts.  One such expert is coming to the area this week: Sarah Myers McGinty, Ph.D., author of the "The College Application Essay, former writing faculty member at Harvard University, former admissions director at Sarah Lawrence College and principal of the McGinty Consulting Group.  So, if you had a chance to ask her anything about that essay, what do you want to know? Scroll down and tell us in the comments. We ask because, tomorrow, Thursday, Sept 19 at 6 p.m., she will be taking your questions live here on Burlington Patch.  Leave your questions below, then come back to Burlington Patch on Thursday @ 6 p.m., or wait to type your question …

Friday, July 13, 2012

Elizabeth Warren Live Q&A: Read the Full Transcript

U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren answered questions from Patch readers.

Massachusetts U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren participated in a Live Chat on Patch on Friday, July 13. Senate Candidate Elizabeth Warren answered questions from area Patch readers earlier today. The topics covered ranged from her past claims of Native American heritage, health care reform, job creation and the price of higher education. Read the transcript above to catch up on the discussion.

Don McGowan

9:59 am on Saturday, July 14, 2012

Softball questions. The tough questions were avoided, which is par for the course where the Oklahoma carpetbagger is concerned.   more ›

Reminder: Live Chat With Elizabeth Warren on Patch Today

Do you have questions for the U.S. Senate candidate? Join the live chat Today at 1:15 p.m. to have your voice heard.

Massachusetts U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren will be live chatting on Patch on today at 1:15 p.m.  Wondering about her stance on a particular issue? Now's your chance to ask the Democratic candidate from Massachusetts any question you want answered. Warren will be fielding your questions on topics ranging from the 2012 campaign to healthcare to national budget issues. You ask, she answers. Head on over to our homepage from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday to join our chat. You'll simply have to provide your name, and you'll be able to ask your questions immediately. If you can't make the live chat, leave your questions as comments to this article, and we'll do our best to add them to the queue. We will publish the live chat transcript…

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