Now, perhaps "charter schools" - as strictly defined - are not the best solution. Perhaps "pilot schools" are a better option. In Boston, I know that there are a number of excellent high schools that are pilot schools. I … [Read more...]
Archives for September 4, 2006
A sinking tide
We're not making as much scratch as we used to:Though it is now nearly five years since the end of the 2001 recession, Massachusetts continues to struggle economically. Despite gains since the end of 2003, employment in Massachusetts is … [Read more...]
New Healey ad out: Melanie’s Law
Kerry Healey has a new ad out featuring Ron Bersani, the grandfather of drunk-driving victim Melanie Powell, the namesake of Melanie's Law. It's a good spot. Bersani, who has been visible with the campaign since the beginning, speaks simply … [Read more...]
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/ Gabrieli takes Boston Magazine poll in a landslide
Note (by David): the Boston Magazine "poll" is a totally unscientific internet question in which any respondent can vote as often as he/she likes. BMG recommends use for entertainment purposes only!Who will you vote for in the … [Read more...]
Watch Where You Put Campaign Signs
To the Dunderheads who stuck Deval Patrick signs around the Bourne Rotary, next time don't stick the signs on the grass inside the Rotary. The inside circle is state land.Aside from the fact that on the Cape unmanned signs stuck by … [Read more...]
Secretary of State Write-In Candidate?
From discussions here over the last few days, it looks like neither of the candidates running for Secretary of State has a lot of support. I probably will vote for Bonifaz because Galvin does not seem to think voters matter given his … [Read more...]
Lowell Sun Poll –Gabrieli has momentum
The results are in and should be posted in the Lowell Sun tomorrow.I spoke with the paper last night and it looks as though the momentum continues for Gabrieli in this latest poll.43% Chris Gabrieli38% Deval Patrick 19% Tom Reilly … [Read more...]
Taxes: Don’t confuse politics with policy
Fact: 57% of Democrats favor lowering the income tax rate. What do you suppose the numbers are for those unenrolled voters who we need to win in November?Fact: In 2000, voters approved an income tax cut to 5% by an overwhelming … [Read more...]
The anti-Incumbents: Deirdre Healy takes on Senator Harriette Chandler
Second in an occasional series of posts on candidates challenging Democratic incumbents in the legislature.Deirdre Healy, a lawyer, long-time environmentalist, and long-time Worcester resident, is challenging incumbent Senator Harriette … [Read more...]
Is Patricks tax position courageous, or is it just the best plan?
The rollback stands to save the average family between $200 and $300 per year, so about $4.50 a week. The property tax for the average family has gone up $910 in the last six years. So the rollback will be great for helping … [Read more...]