William Bulger, who served as president of both the Massachusetts Senate and the University of Massachusetts, author of *James Michael Curley: a Short Biography*, explains why the "rascal" politician James Michael Curley was such and inspiration to the generation that followed him. James Michael Curley dominated the political scene for over half a century as Boston councilor, alderman, mayor, Massachusetts governor and congressman. Eloquent, passionate, every loyal to his constituents, Curley was a lightening rod for controversy throughout a political career extending from 1897 through 1955. Sponsored by the Lowell Institute.
William Bulger was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1960, and elected to the state senate in 1970 representing the First Suffolk District. He served as president of the Massachusetts Senate for 18 years until he was appointed to president of the University of Massachusetts which he led until 2003.William Bulger was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1960, and elected to the state senate in 1970 representing the First Suffolk District. He served as president of the Massachusetts Senate for 18 years until he was appointed to president of the University of Massachusetts which he led until 2003.