Big week here at BMG. I'm not entirely sure why - any ideas? Just a lot of interesting stuff going in Mass. politics this week? … [Read more...]
Archives for January 29, 2006
Gabrieli’s out. Reilly’s kind of a mess.
So. Earlier today (as noted by our own daclerk and somedem), the Globe told us (via an unnamed "Democratic strategist ... who is familiar with the talks") that Tom Reilly was planning a press conference at 10 a.m. Monday at which he … [Read more...]
Gabrieli not running!
Here's the verdict!From Boston.comBOSTON --Chris Gabrieli, widely speculated as Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Reilly's running mate this fall, announced Sunday that we would not run for lieutenant governor.Article Tools"I have … [Read more...]
How to lose the news
How disheartening -- and how unsurprising -- to hear our genius Democratic strategists basically cede the illegal wiretap issue to the Bush Administration. We heard statements like this:"...Democrats have to be able to say very very clearly … [Read more...]
The House Plan and Small Business
Our computer & networking consulting company started with 3 people, and grew to 15 by the time we sold ownership of it a few years later. We stayed effectively independent for a while longer, up to almost 30 employees. One … [Read more...]
Who needs ideas, passion and energy when you have $$$$
Looks like it's official folks. Reilly is going to pick Gabrielli in a decision clearly made because Gabrielli's wealth. Maybe Reilly knows what he's doing but I think the Dems need fresh faces, new energy to win in 2006 and … [Read more...]
Well, It’s Official – POLL and Reilly/Gabrieli is ON
1. Murray will run for Worcester DA (an easy win, I would think).2. Response to Gabrieli will be, ahem, underwhelming. He'll end up having to fight to win the convention, but will get his 15%.3. Patrick will pick … [Read more...]
It IS a bipartisan scandal (long)
I've raised money for candidates myself, and I've given money to candidates. And you know what? I hate it. I feel like I'm suckered into a game that I know is heavily slanted against me, and whose rules have nothing to do with anything I … [Read more...]
My cousin’s third letter from New Orleans
Last week I made a local connection for supplies. A group called Emergency Community has set up just inside the ninth ward and the man who runs it has created an amazing setup. Huge freezer trucks full of food, and working kitchen that … [Read more...]
Middlesex D.A.: Festa Endorsed by Progressive Belmont Representative
My understanding is that Mike Festa has been endorsed by Representative Anne Paulsen [this is apparently true -David], one of the most progressive legislators in Massachusetts. I am wondering why the Belmont Town Committee would only … [Read more...]