A tip o' the hat to Lynne for noting this Herald article announcing that Ed Davis, currently the police chief of Lowell, will be Boston's new police commissioner.I know exactly nothing about Mr. Davis or about the other candidates Menino … [Read more...]
Archives for October 22, 2006
Bush Flip Flops on “Stay the Course”
Bush is obviously preparing for the course change that James A. Baker III has been hired to create. He has also just created the latest 30 sec spot for the DCCC--if they had any brains. You just get the clips of him saying "Stay the … [Read more...]
Airwaves report from the DC area
Well, I'm back from spending the last week in the Washington DC area. And you'd have to live under a rock to not know there's a big election going on: Maryland has a gubernatorial race is electing a new Senator; Virginia's got one of the … [Read more...]
Healey turns negative into positive!
In a move emblematic of her campaign Kerry Healey turned a net loss 200+ police on the street to a 2000+ gain in last weeks debate. Yes, the negative people in the Patrick campaign will and have accused Healey of telling half-truths, but … [Read more...]
Framingham Democratic Caucus endorses Pam Richardson in 6th Middlesex
Despite the endorsement, only Rep. Blumer's name will appear on the ballot since she had been running unopposed, and Secretary of State William Galvin ruled that there wasn't enough time to print up new ballots. The Democratic Town … [Read more...]
Obama considering a run for president
Hmmm. Barack Obama has backed off his earlier statements that he'd serve a full six-year term in the Senate, and is now saying that he's considering a presidential run in 2008.I mean, I like Obama as much as the next guy, but does one … [Read more...]
Herald’s Dave Wedge does a good job
No, I don't particularly care to re-hash more Ben LaGuer stuff, but the Herald's Dave Wedge does what should have been done by any number of media outlets weeks ago: Present the simple facts of the current status of LaGuer's case:The … [Read more...]
New ad featuring Tim Murray
This spiffy new ad will begin running in Worcester-area markets later this week. You saw it here first! … [Read more...]
BMG Recruits an Air Force
Announcing the BMG Air Force: make a 30-second spot that explains why the regressive Republicans have failed Massachusetts and why we need new leadership, and post it with a link. You can also use the "Air Force" link at right to make a … [Read more...]
I hope DP goes nuts on hackery like this
Massport board voted to allow the managers to participate in discussions of the policy, because, in the board's view, the financial interests are not substantial enough to create a conflict of interest."Not substantial?" The key guy, … [Read more...]