Verrrrrry interesting! Senators Barack Obama and John McCain have been endorsed by The Boston Globe editorial board ahead of the first-in-the-nation presidential primary on Jan. 8 in New Hampshire. The board wrote that Obama, the Illinois … [Read more...]
Archives for December 15, 2007
Are the Democrats weak?
Our junior Senator faced a rather hostile crowd of enviro-bloggers on a conference call Thursday evening. Having just returned from Bali, he was eager to talk about goings on there, but instead was turned by the callers to talk about the … [Read more...]
Announcing: A Blog about Brandeis. By: Future Members of the Waltham City Democratic Committee
I am also pleased to inform you all that my blogging compatriot, three others, and myself will all be members of the Waltham City Democratic Committee (assuming we each get at least one vote in the Feb 5th primary): the 7th precinct Ward … [Read more...]
Democrats still have Nixon to kick around. On health care.
From the NYT op-ed page: In 1971, President Nixon sought to forestall single-payer national health insurance by proposing an alternative. He wanted to combine a mandate, which would require that employers cover their workers, with a … [Read more...]
WaPo Speculates YKos Was Turning Point for Clinton Campaign
WaPo columnist Dan Balz unleashed a torrent of generalizations and speculation at the Clinton campaign yesterday in his entry for The Trail. So far, so good. But what sets this journalist's review apart from the river, or better, oceans of … [Read more...]
Who would you prefer from “the other side”
I'll admit I still haven't settled upon a favorite in the Democratic presidential contest. But a thought occurred to me yesterday: Who do I like among the Republicans? Most of the commentary about the GOP nominees is either of the … [Read more...]
Legislative Hearing on Casinos
The Globe is reporting today that Governor Patrick, Mayor Menino, and several casino executives are expected to testify next week at a hearing before the Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures, and State Assets. According … [Read more...]