Today's poll: Can Mitt Romney beat Barack Obama in the 2012 election?
Frederick Czupkiewicz, of South Hadley, throws out the first pitch at Fenway Park in Boston Monday in the Boston Red Sox game against the Chicago White Sox. Read Patricia Cahill's story here.The Forecast
The sky looks a little threatening right now here in Springfield, and the National Weather Service is calling for a chance of showers and thunderstorms later this morning and early this afternoon.
"Some storms could be severe, with hail, damaging winds, and frequent lightning," the forecast reads. A hazardous weather outlook statement warns of a "low probability" of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
Other than that, we're looking at another sunny and warm day, with highs near 90.
Tomorrow is expected to be sunny again, but cooler -- high temperatures will be just below 70.
Today's Poll
Appearing on the Today Show Tuesday, Mitt Romney called Barack Obama "one of the most ineffective presidents" he's ever seen.
Romney went on to say that he's confident he can beat Obama in the 2012 election.
Romney bolstered his argument by saying that Obama has squandered the opportunities arising from the recent protests in the Middle East. "The Arab spring came, one of the greatest opportunities we've seen in decades, and we've been flatfooted," Romney said.
What do you think -- can Mitt Romney beat Barack Obama in the 2012 election? Vote in our poll and check back tomorrow for the results.
Tuesday's results: On Tuesday we asked, "Will the economy be better or worse six months from now?" 20 people voted. 55% said "Worse"; 30% said "The same"; 15% said "Better".
Tuesday's Top 5
The top 5 headlines on MassLive.com on May 31 were:
- 2011 Williston Northampton Prom [photo gallery]
- 2011 Longmeadow High School prom [photo gallery]
- 4 women from North Adams face charges of larceny at Kohl's in West Springfield and Holyoke Mall
- 2011 White Oak Prom
- Brian Hurley of Springfield charged with forklift attack on girlfriend during fight
Quote of the Day
“When I first started, there would be 18 candidates for what was then Alderman at-large.”
&mdash Francis C. Lapointe, former state representative and current secretary of Chicopee's City Democratic Committee, on the fact that only 8 people have taken out nomination papers for 27 open seats in the city. Read Jeanette Deforge's story here.