
Mass. Democratic chair says Dems need to listen to voters after 2024 losses
The chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party said his party needs to listen to voters more as that's what cost them in the 2024 elections.
Watch CBS News
Jon Keller is the political analyst for WBZ-TV News. His "Keller @ Large" reports on a wide range of topics are regularly featured during WBZ News at 5 and 6 p.m.
Jon is widely regarded as the top political analyst in New England. He is a favorite of the region's viewers because he is smart, witty and local, and asks the tough questions everyone wants to have asked. The politicians respect him too because he has a reputation for being non-partisan, accurate, and dedicated to serving viewers. Although 'Keller @ Large' primarily tackles politics, Jon also offers social and cultural commentary on news of the day and pop culture.
Before joining WBZ in 2005, Jon was Political Analyst for "The Ten O'Clock News" on WLVI-TV in Boston for 14 years. Previous credits include op-ed columnist for The Boston Globe, chief political reporter for The Boston Phoenix, and reporter, columnist and editor for The Tab Newspapers. His freelance writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the New Republic, the Chicago Tribune and other publications.
Jon has been honored with eleven New England Emmy Awards for commentary and reporting, and was named "Best TV Political Analyst" twice in Boston Magazine's annual "Best of Boston" issue.
Born in Washington, D.C., Jon was raised in Cambridge and graduated from Brandeis University in 1977 where he earned Cum Laude honors in history.
Jon has been married for nearly 50 years and has two grown sons and two grandchildren.
In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, listening to live jazz and soul music, playing golf (poorly, but with great pleasure), and walking Ruby the rescue dog.
The chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party said his party needs to listen to voters more as that's what cost them in the 2024 elections.
The "big, beautiful bill" passed by the House contains an AI provision that has unlikely allies lining up to fight it.
An independent political action committee supporting Josh Kraft is behind the first TV ad in Boston's mayoral race. But does its attacks on Mayor Wu tell the whole truth?
The declining number of international students in Massachusetts poses a negative threat to the state's economy, a local expert says.
Gov. Maura Healey is cutting red tape for businesses but people from across the political spectrum want her to do more.
In the latest salvo of its ongoing war against the nation's oldest university, the Trump administration told federal agencies to cancel $100 million worth of contracts with Harvard.
Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans' Services Jon Santiago said more needs to be done to support veterans in the state.
The Republican tax cut bill making its way through Congress could include a large tax break for many people in Massachusetts.
The state auditor says her office has identified ways taxpayer money was wasted on the emergency shelter system.
When it comes to the Massachusetts economy, the news just keeps getting worse.
Massachusetts Gov. Healey's administration has created an online dashboard of federal funding cuts affecting state programs.
Inflation and unemployment in Massachusetts are running ahead of national levels. So who's to blame?
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has been making the rounds of national TV talk shows. Is she planning a run for president?
Polls agree that President Trump's job approval has taken a hit lately. Can he afford to ignore them?
As he celebrates his tenth year running the University of Massachusetts system, President Marty Meehan has survival on his mind.