The 100+ responses to my civic engagement post are nothing short of extraordinary. What an incredible wealth of good ideas and insights. I just spent a couple of hours summarizing them for the benefit of our working group, and I … [Read more...]
Archives for November 27, 2006
Danvers Pissing Contest?
As I drove west on the Mass Pike this morning and was somewhere on the ten mile stretch between Auburn and Sturbridge, WBUR Faded out, but before it did, I heard Carl Kasell say that the state is not allowing the feds in to … [Read more...]
BMG chats up “progressive centrist” Paul Hodes, one of New Hampshire’s two new Members of Congress
Bob and I had a very interesting and enjoyable conversation with Paul Hodes, who is the congressman-elect for New Hampshire's second congressional district, a netroots favorite, and a most personable fellow. We'll write up some … [Read more...]
Romney’s National Numbers
First the fun aspect. Romney has a 45.9% favorable impression, and 64% of the voters say that they don't know enough about him to give him a rating.In other words, at least 18.1% of the population feels favorable about him they … [Read more...]
Another Gift to the Red Sox
So the state is letting the red sox build a giant parking lot over the mass turnpike. Another place for them to squeeze out more money to make the huge nut they carry and pay rediculous salaries so they can 'compete with the Yankees". … [Read more...]
Hey Mitt, Get In There! This is an Embarrassment
The governor has authority over the state fire marshal so as to exert pressure and straighten out this bizarre one-sided pissing contest going on in Danvers. Kudos to the feds. I can't wait for that report. Veiled allegations and innuendo … [Read more...]
Romney Failing in Danvers
CBS4News reports today: "Wayne Marquis (Danvers Town Manager) is still waiting for Governor Romney to declare a state of emergency, so those impacted by the CAI plant explosion can seek additional help from the feds."Romney's appearance in … [Read more...]
Tom’s “Big” Law suit
At the same time as this is going the special grand jury, (requested by Tom) is meeting to determine if any individuals should face criminal charges. The globe article added, " Reilly's staff is still calculating damages such as lost toll … [Read more...]