With the signing of the health care bill, we see a few things coming into focus: There is really nothing Romney won't do to please the Norquistites and the religious right. If he were the guy he claimed to be in 2002 -- a can do, make it … [Read more...]
Archives for April 12, 2006
Three political losers with the new Health Care Law
Last fall Deval Patrick took a very courageous step and outlined a comprehensive health care program. And now, what does he have to show for it? Nothing except the two taxes he advocated to fund the program (a tobacco tax and … [Read more...]
One Less Candidate
For those following the contest for the open seat in Senate District 1, one of the candidates has pulled out. … [Read more...]
Q: Who are the biggest rubes in Massachusetts today?
A: That's right - there are Robert Travaglini, Ted Kennedy, and Sal DiMasi, along with a host of other Democrats, handing Mitt Romney the biggest gift his presidential campaign has received to date. How they can stand there and smile … [Read more...]
Blood On the Streets?
One of the basic principles of our extensive health care discussion has been that we don't let people die in the streets in 21st century America. Treatment first, payment second.The Republicans are out to challenge that assumption. The … [Read more...]
LG Candidate Andrea Silbert Releases Tax Returns for 2003, 2004 and 2005; Challenges Fellow LG Candi
Greetings Blue Mass Group - Our campaign issued the following Press Release earlier today. Best, ChristyFor Immediate Release - April 12, 2006Andrea Silbert, Democratic Candidate for Lt. Governor, today released federal tax returns for the … [Read more...]
SILBERT POSTS TAX RETURNS
From today's State House News.April 12, 2006LG CANDIDATE ANDREA SILBERT RELEASES TAX RETURNSFor 2003, 2004 and 2005; Challenges Fellow LG Candidates to Release Their Tax and Income InformationAndrea Silbert, Democratic Candidate for Lt. … [Read more...]
Surprise! Romney vetoes employer assessment
AP reports that, as expected, "Governor" Romney vetoed the employer assessment in the new health care bill. AP says he also vetoed several other provisions of the bill, but doesn't say what they were.Let's hope that the Democrats make … [Read more...]
Meet Ned Lamont, April 18
For those of you-all within the sound of my voice here in Eastern Massachusetts who've been eager to join the Nedmentum, now's your chance to both (a) help take out faux Democrat Joe Lieberman and (b) actually meet the next (real)Democratic … [Read more...]
Boston.com Poll: Should Romney Veto Employer Assessment on Health Care
A Message from the Mass. AFL-CIO on Health Care:Boston.com Poll Asks if Romney Should Veto Employer Assessment for Health CareA Boston.com poll asks whether Governor Mitt Romney should veto the $295 employer assessment part of the new … [Read more...]