Sue OConnell
@sueoconnell.bsky.social
I love to talk about politics and pop culture.
Boston grown & homed.
See, hear & read me at NBC10 Boston, NECN, GBH, Bay Windows, South End News.
Boston grown & homed.
See, hear & read me at NBC10 Boston, NECN, GBH, Bay Windows, South End News.
Analysis | Why did some Democrats cave on health care costs?
NBC10 Boston Political Commentator Sue O’Connell explains the latest on the government shutdown and what the Senate deal means for Americans worried about SNAP benefits and ACA tax credits.
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NBC10 Boston Political Commentator Sue O’Connell explains the latest on the government shutdown and what the Senate deal means for Americans worried about SNAP benefits and ACA tax credits.
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Analysis | Why did some Democrats cave on health care costs?
NBC10 Boston Political Commentator Sue O’Connell explains the latest on the government shutdown and what the Senate deal means for Americans worried about SNAP benefits and ACA tax credits.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Analysis | Why did some Democrats cave on health care costs?
NBC10 Boston Political Commentator Sue O’Connell explains the latest on the government shutdown and what the Senate deal means for Americans worried about SNAP benefits and ACA tax credits.
www.nbcboston.com/video/on-air...
NBC10 Boston Political Commentator Sue O’Connell explains the latest on the government shutdown and what the Senate deal means for Americans worried about SNAP benefits and ACA tax credits.
www.nbcboston.com/video/on-air...
In 1912, the U.S. and Canada weren't allies—in fact, the Speaker of the U.S. House advocated for the violent overthrow of Canada to cheers in Congress.
But Boston's response to the devastating Halifax Explosion in 1917 changed everything, forging a deep alliance between our cities.
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But Boston's response to the devastating Halifax Explosion in 1917 changed everything, forging a deep alliance between our cities.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
In 1912, the U.S. and Canada weren't allies—in fact, the Speaker of the U.S. House advocated for the violent overthrow of Canada to cheers in Congress.
But Boston's response to the devastating Halifax Explosion in 1917 changed everything, forging a deep alliance between our cities.
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But Boston's response to the devastating Halifax Explosion in 1917 changed everything, forging a deep alliance between our cities.
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Flights were cancelled at airports across the country as part of an FAA-mandated reductions. My thoughts on what this might mean for shutdown negotiations. nbcboston.app.link/KTyQ7Cn37Xb
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November 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Flights were cancelled at airports across the country as part of an FAA-mandated reductions. My thoughts on what this might mean for shutdown negotiations. nbcboston.app.link/KTyQ7Cn37Xb
🚨 BREAKING: The LEAF BLOWER cop from the Karen Read case is now on paid leave over "allegations of misconduct" — but they won't tell us why 👀
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🚨 BREAKING: The LEAF BLOWER cop from the Karen Read case is now on paid leave over "allegations of misconduct" — but they won't tell us why 👀 Sgt. Sean Goode testified he found ZERO taillight pieces. ...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
🚨 BREAKING: The LEAF BLOWER cop from the Karen Read case is now on paid leave over "allegations of misconduct" — but they won't tell us why 👀
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Myth-Busting Think food stamps are just for "lazy people"? 🤔
40% are KIDS. 22,000 are active military families. 1.5M are college students.
And they ALL lose benefits Friday. Share this.
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40% are KIDS. 22,000 are active military families. 1.5M are college students.
And they ALL lose benefits Friday. Share this.
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Myth-Busting Think food stamps - SNAP - are just for "lazy people"? 🤔 40% are KIDS. 22,000 are active military families. 1.5M are college students. And they ALL may lose benefits on Friday. Share thi...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Myth-Busting Think food stamps are just for "lazy people"? 🤔
40% are KIDS. 22,000 are active military families. 1.5M are college students.
And they ALL lose benefits Friday. Share this.
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40% are KIDS. 22,000 are active military families. 1.5M are college students.
And they ALL lose benefits Friday. Share this.
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Sue on the Street: How
Bostonians practice the art of protesting
Political commentator Sue O'Connell asked people around Boston about what works and what doesn't at a protest.
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Bostonians practice the art of protesting
Political commentator Sue O'Connell asked people around Boston about what works and what doesn't at a protest.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Sue on the Street: How
Bostonians practice the art of protesting
Political commentator Sue O'Connell asked people around Boston about what works and what doesn't at a protest.
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Bostonians practice the art of protesting
Political commentator Sue O'Connell asked people around Boston about what works and what doesn't at a protest.
nbcboston.app.link/YxkFDZK2IXb
This is gonna make some people mad but we need to talk about it 🎯 You won't trust a journalist with their name and employer attached... but you'll trust an anonymous account on the socials? Make it make sense. Comment below—am I wrong? ⬇️
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October 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This is gonna make some people mad but we need to talk about it 🎯 You won't trust a journalist with their name and employer attached... but you'll trust an anonymous account on the socials? Make it make sense. Comment below—am I wrong? ⬇️
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Analysis | 3 weeks into shutdown, who has more to lose?
Political commentator Sue O'Connell discusses the political calculus of the Democrats and Republicans as the government shutdown continues.
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Political commentator Sue O'Connell discusses the political calculus of the Democrats and Republicans as the government shutdown continues.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Analysis | 3 weeks into shutdown, who has more to lose?
Political commentator Sue O'Connell discusses the political calculus of the Democrats and Republicans as the government shutdown continues.
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Political commentator Sue O'Connell discusses the political calculus of the Democrats and Republicans as the government shutdown continues.
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Who's REALLY paying for these tariffs?
(Spoiler: It's you... twice) 💸 You're funding a $42 billion farmer bailout while paying higher prices at the store. Soybeans just became the most expensive economics lesson.
Does this make sense?
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(Spoiler: It's you... twice) 💸 You're funding a $42 billion farmer bailout while paying higher prices at the store. Soybeans just became the most expensive economics lesson.
Does this make sense?
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Who's REALLY paying for these tariffs? (Spoiler: It's you... twice) 💸 You're funding a $42 billion farmer bailout while paying higher prices at the store. Soybeans just became the most expensive econo...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Who's REALLY paying for these tariffs?
(Spoiler: It's you... twice) 💸 You're funding a $42 billion farmer bailout while paying higher prices at the store. Soybeans just became the most expensive economics lesson.
Does this make sense?
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(Spoiler: It's you... twice) 💸 You're funding a $42 billion farmer bailout while paying higher prices at the store. Soybeans just became the most expensive economics lesson.
Does this make sense?
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12 Things Trump Did This Week
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🚨 Trump's MOST CHAOTIC WEEK YET? 🚨 Judge BLOCKS mass layoffs! SANTOS FREED after 84 days! China tariff MELTDOWN! Trump drops F-BOMBS at the White House! 7 MILLION protesters! And an AI video of him......
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October 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM
12 Things Trump Did This Week
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Analysis: How AI turned the Boston Common ‘No Kings' protest into fake news
Social media exploded Saturday with claims that MSNBC had aired "recycled footage" from 2017 as video from the Boston "No Kings" protest. But it turned out the footage was real.
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Social media exploded Saturday with claims that MSNBC had aired "recycled footage" from 2017 as video from the Boston "No Kings" protest. But it turned out the footage was real.
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Analysis: How AI turned the Boston Common ‘No Kings' protest into fake news
Let me tell you about Saturday on Boston Common. Thousands showed up for the “No Kings” protest—a massive, peaceful demonstration. Drone and helicopter footage captured the crowds. Local stations cove...
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October 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Analysis: How AI turned the Boston Common ‘No Kings' protest into fake news
Social media exploded Saturday with claims that MSNBC had aired "recycled footage" from 2017 as video from the Boston "No Kings" protest. But it turned out the footage was real.
www.nbcboston.com/news/local/a...
Social media exploded Saturday with claims that MSNBC had aired "recycled footage" from 2017 as video from the Boston "No Kings" protest. But it turned out the footage was real.
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Boston reminds America what revolution actually looks like
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No kings on the Common: Analysis on protest in Boston through U.S. history
When protesters gather on the Boston Common for Saturday’s “No Kings” rally, they’re not doing anything new. They’re doing something very, very old, political commentator Sue O’Connell writes.
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October 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Boston reminds America what revolution actually looks like
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Is peaceful protest patriotic?
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"No Kings" actually started in Boston in 1765. Thousand are gathered today where the Sons of Liberty literally invented the American protest. Here's why the First Amendment is FIRST and what it actual...
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October 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Is peaceful protest patriotic?
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Political commentator Sue O'Connell discusses President Donald Trump’s efforts to deploy troops to cities and states against the will of their mayors and governors. on.nbcboston.com/4VjrLsQ
Analysis | National Guard troops ‘in limbo' as courts rule on Trump orders
Political commentator Sue O’Connell discusses President Donald Trump’s efforts to deploy troops to cities and states against the will of their mayors and governors.
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October 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Political commentator Sue O'Connell discusses President Donald Trump’s efforts to deploy troops to cities and states against the will of their mayors and governors. on.nbcboston.com/4VjrLsQ
Karen Read case update.
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🚨 NO PROSECUTOR for Turtleboy. Hidden evidence accusations. Phones seized for 2 YEARS. The Karen Read case drama continues. Here’s what you need to know #KarenRead #TrueCrime #Breaking @NBC10 Boston...
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October 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Karen Read case update.
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10 Things Trump Did This Week! www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMkxe7EL/
🚨 Is it Trump's WILDEST WEEK yet and you probably missed half of it?!🚨 Gaza ultimatums? AI RACIST videos of Democratic leaders? Telling 800 GENERALS to prepare for war with AMERICANS? This week was ab...
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October 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Are you surprised at the actions of the Trump administration?
Their reciepe for this presidency has always been out in the open!📄👀
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Their reciepe for this presidency has always been out in the open!📄👀
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October 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Are you surprised at the actions of the Trump administration?
Their reciepe for this presidency has always been out in the open!📄👀
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Their reciepe for this presidency has always been out in the open!📄👀
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The "illegal immigrant healthcare" claim is a word game that could cost YOU hundreds 💰
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The "illegal immigrant healthcare" claim is a word game that could cost YOU hundreds 💰 Republicans are calling legal immigrants "illegal" to justify cutting healthcare subsidies that 24 MILLION Americ...
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October 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The "illegal immigrant healthcare" claim is a word game that could cost YOU hundreds 💰
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The "illegal immigrant healthcare" claim is a word game that could cost YOU hundreds 💰
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October 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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The federal indictment of former FBI Director James Comey is about revenge politics, political commentator Sue O'Connell says. nbcboston.app.link/ILvB3XBBZWb
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September 27, 2025 at 2:33 AM
The federal indictment of former FBI Director James Comey is about revenge politics, political commentator Sue O'Connell says. nbcboston.app.link/ILvB3XBBZWb