Politics Editor
Johnson has reported for the Globe in both Boston and Washington. He is working on his fifth presidential campaign, and has covered the state congressional delegation as well as reported for over seven years at the State House. He graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisc., in 1985. When he is not working, he enjoys cooking.
Latest stories
Is Obama spreading himself too thin with fund-raising?
By Glen Johnson , Globe Staff
Serving as the country’s leader, chief diplomat, commander in chief, and reelection campaign fund-raiser means long days for President Obama.
Elizabeth Warren talking about JPMorgan as she refocuses Senate campaign on strength
By Glen Johnson , Globe Staff
JPMorgan’s $2 billion-plus trading loss and questions surrounding Facebook’s stock offering last week have put Wall Street back in the public spotlight, just as Elizabeth Warren works to refocus the Massachusetts Senate race on her political strength. The Democrat is planning remarks today focused on big bank accountability after meeting with families in Brookline. It is one of relatively few so-called message events lately by Warren as she has otherwise campaigned across Massachusetts in her race against Senator Scott Brown.
Undecided vote already narrows for Scott Brown, Elizabeth Warren
By Glen Johnson , Globe Staff
With both candidates advertising, and the campaign filled with talk of basketball shots and Native American heritage, the size of the undecided vote has fallen to 5 percent.
Mitt Romney, in second general election ad, paints vision of him as ‘President Romney’
By Glen Johnson , Globe Staff
In its second television ad, Mitt Romney continues his effort to assist American voters in view him as their president. Following up a “Day One” ad that debuted last week, the Romney campaign says in a second installment that Romney would immediately focus on deficit-reduction during his first day in office. “President Romney stands up to China on trade and demands they play by the rules,” it adds. “President Romney begins repealing job-killing regulations that are costing the economy billions.”