This is kind of weird."I want to wait and hear what John Edwards has to say, he's kind of good-looking," Obama envisioned Iowa caucus-goers from the small town of Clinton telling themselves. During an appearance in West Burlington, Iowa, … [Read more...]
Archives for March 15, 2007
Challenging the Department of Education on MCAS Success
Last week, the Department of Education released a report showing that more students than ever are earning their MCAS competency in only two attempts (release). While the numbers may be true, the assertion that this is indicative of … [Read more...]
Staff changes in the Patrick administration
A couple of posts have already noted that the Governor's office announced some staffing changes today. Here is the full press release, so that everyone can see the full extent of the changes.Governor Deval Patrick today announced a … [Read more...]
Viva Morales!
As a certain pundit said on March 7 ("The Hacks Want In" thread:Trav's guy, and others ... (0.00 / 0) I assume he is talking about Christian Scorzoni, the well-regarded Trav aide who is going to Ian Bowles' office as Counsel, I … [Read more...]
administration shakeup
NEWS UPDATE: Governor Deval Patrick today announced a major shakeup of his administration that includes the resignation of the $72,000-a-year aide he hired for his wife and the addition of new communications and political advisors. -- … [Read more...]
Rally for New Bedford Families
I haven't posted here much in the last few months, but I definitely feel the need to publicize this Saturday's rally to support New Bedford detainees, deportees and families, which I'm going to drive on down to myself. Please join me and … [Read more...]
Marriage equality: Takin’ it to the rink
MassEquality Political Director Matt McTighe issues a challenge to Senator Hedlund:"If he wins, I will volunteer for his campaign and hold signs in his next election , or he can name his prize if he'd prefer (within reason of course.) But … [Read more...]
The big fat BMG meta-poll!
Ok, I've been threatening this ... With all the discussion about ratings and civlity, etc., I thought I'd get all y'all's opinion on what the editors of the site should actually do to encourage robust, civilized debate and raillery. Under … [Read more...]
All the Torture That’s Fit to Print
The NYT splashed the "confession" extracted under torture of Khalid Sheik Mohammed all over its front page today.Mr. Mohammed indicated in the transcript that some of his earlier statements to C.I.A. interrogators were the result of … [Read more...]
A brief note on my candidacy
But what's worse is that, even though all of us can easily identify these problems, our country still stumbles.We can't seem to have a conversation about universal health care much less find a way to implement it. We can't seem to … [Read more...]