On the Republican side, McCain just won the most important Republican primary ...thats why he was smiling so brightly on TV as he declared victory. What's ironic is that without Thompson in the race Huckabee would have won tonight. … [Read more...]
Archives for January 19, 2008
A question to the experts – how many delegates does Massachusetts get, and:
I have the following questions, I think I know, but collectively, this blog knows way more than I do: 1. How many delegates are awarded to the Democratic Convention as a result of our February 5, 2008 primary? 2. Are the … [Read more...]
Obama Wins Nevada
Yes, you read that right. Barack Obama has won more delegates to the Democratic National Convention (the body that technically votes on and determines the party's nominee) than any other Democrat running in the state's caucuses … [Read more...]
Results from NV and SC
Results from NV and SC are in. Here's what we can glean: Fred Thompson is done. He needed to do well in SC; he didn't. The winner there is McCain, with Huckabee second, and Thompson a distant third. Nighty night, … [Read more...]
NEW BUSH COINS
NEW BUSH COINS … [Read more...]
Patrick’s Education Commissioner Pick Looks Promising
The Republican reports:The selection of a commissioner comes as Gov. Deval L. Patrick is asking the state Legislature to approve a bill to create a Cabinet position of secretary of education. He or she would coordinate efforts among all … [Read more...]
What we want our government to do and how we pay for it
Dear Just Asking I'm sure you've noticed that every press story about every initiative announcement includes a quote or three from a legislative leader or a "state house observer" asking the same question. And the answer will come to … [Read more...]
Hmmm … I Wonder … Would She Rather Be In Philadelphia?
I'm half-surprised the Cable News networks haven't tossed their 24/7 political coverage aside to run hours of loops of the same footage of Britney, accompanied by a parade of Tinsel Town talking heads - the B-Journalists - who, in truth, … [Read more...]
Romney the Claim Jumper?
Did anybody else catch the apropo name of the restaurant Romney took a stand at in Nevada according to today's Globe? "I want the nomination," Romney, who has been in Nevada since Thursday, said during a campaign stop at the Claim Jumper … [Read more...]
Is it Time for a New Forum Etiquette?
Lately, I've been noticing that the election has been one giant metaphor for some of the sparring I've done in the comments of Blue Mass Group - and I think it's time for a general discussion. It all boils down to this: do we engage in … [Read more...]