Lots of people talk about a Massachusetts Democratic establishment, despite a string of four Republican governors. How long has this establishment supposedly existed? Governors switched back and forth pretty equally for most of … [Read more...]
Archives for April 5, 2006
Kerry Coming Around on Iraq
Two Deadlines And An ExitBy John F. KerryWashington -- We are now in the third war in Iraq in as many years. The first was against Saddam Hussein and his supposed weapons of mass destruction. The second was against terrorists whom, the … [Read more...]
Dr. Sam Kelley on Chet Curtis Show Tonight at 8 pm
Dr. Sam Kelley will be on the Chet Curtis show tonight at 8 pm to discuss the passing of the new health care legislation. He is currently the Medical Director of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC). … [Read more...]
Romney Likely to Offer Changes to Employer Fee
From Statehouse News (subscription only, no link available)Gov. Mitt Romney is likely to recommend changes to a per-employee fee for certain companies who do not offer health insurance to their employees, the governorâs spokesman said … [Read more...]
An evening with Sam Yoon at DFA Boston
Yoon began with a short talk about where he sees himself, and what he plans to do. As a brand new Councilor, he feels that he's not ready to make promises yet. Everyone he talks to wants something, and he worries that if he's … [Read more...]
Meanwhile, back in Bristol County….
There's an interesting discussion ongoing at Under the Golden Dome (be sure to read the comments too) regarding the announcement by Virginia Coppola, who as you may recall won a special election for the 1st Bristol House seat a little while … [Read more...]
Immigrants’ Rights March April 10th
In anticipation of a U.S. Senate vote regarding comprehensiveimmigration reform, thousands of Greater Boston immigrants and their allies are set to participate in a National Day of Action joining 30cities across America in a public show of … [Read more...]
Kudos to Jarrett Barrios
As everyone knows by now, Jarrett Barrios is "suspending" his campaign for Middlesex DA and will instead seek reelection to the state Senate.I don't doubt that Barrios really wanted the DA job, and although his message to supporters trots … [Read more...]