Massachusetts Democrat resigns following backlash for comments about abortion and special needs children

Framingham Democratic Committee Chair Resigns Following Outrage Over Comments

The Chair of the Framingham, Massachusetts, Democratic Committee resigned on Thursday, following sharp criticism in response to comments he made last month that...

Massachusetts Democrat resigns following backlash for comments about abortion and special needs children

Michael Hugo on Thursday announced his resignation as the chair of the Framingham Democratic Committee in Massachusetts after controversy over his comments on abortion.

As pressure mounts, Framingham Democratic Committee chair resigns leadership post

Earlier on Thursday, state Senate President Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, whose district includes Framingham, called for Hugo to step down as chair.