The Weekly Dig does more, uh, digging, and discovers that a casino in Middleborough is not exactly the cash bonanza it's made out to be: $100 million. A million here, a million there, and sooner or later you're talking real money. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 4, 2007
It’s official: MA-05 Democratic nominee is Niki Tsongas
Hearty congratulations to Niki Tsongas, who won tonight's primary in the MA-05 district. Tsongas is speaking right now (on NECN), and reports that Eileen Donoghue just called to congratulate her on her win.With 98% reporting, the … [Read more...]
WBZ calls MA-05 for Tsongas
From WBZ:Niki Tsongas, widow of senator and presidential contender Paul Tsongas, won her first election Tuesday, besting four others in the Democratic primary in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Martin Meehan.Tsongas battled vigorously race … [Read more...]
Not so fast! Larry Craig may not resign after all.
This is too hilarious.Sen. Larry Craig is reconsidering his decision to resign after his arrest in a Minnesota airport sex sting and may still fight for his Senate seat, his spokesman said Tuesday evening."It's not such a foregone … [Read more...]
In the words of Frank Costello “No tickey, no washy”
an information pamphlet on registering to vote and a mail in voter registration card. Both were completely written in Spanish, and yes call me a bigoted, but that pissed me off. Why the "F" are we allowing people to register to … [Read more...]
Election Day! – From Ashley, Katina, and Molly
We’ve been traveling around with our Mom as well as visiting other polling places around the District all day and just stopped in from the campaign trail to let you all know what we’re seeing out there. We’ve visited … [Read more...]
The Globe on Flaherty: Unsigned, Unhelpful
[Cross posted from my blog.] This is why I've stopped reading unsigned editorials.The upcoming special State Senate election in Middlesex, Essex and Suffolk counties is an interesting, close race. Voters have a tough decision, … [Read more...]
Cambridge pediatrician wins $100,000 “Purpose Prize”
Good news in health care for a change! No, he didn't hit it big playing blackjack in Middleboro. Local fella, Donald Berwick, won 100 large today in a BMG-ers dream. Three cheers for "Field organization." … [Read more...]
Globe endorses Flaherty in Cambridge- Everett- Boston- Chelsea- Revere- Saugus Senate race
Saying "Flaherty is the clear choice to meet the district's need for forceful, principled leadership," the Boston Globe gave Tim Flaherty's campaign a solid boost today in a long endorsement editorial. I've met Tim … [Read more...]
Globe Endorses Tim Flaherty
The Globe has endorsed Tim Flaherty as the right candidate to serve the eclectic needs of the sprawling M, S, & E Senate District. Here's the link. … [Read more...]