Online voting, same-day registration, one full week to cast your ballot ... and drinks! This is the way all primary elections should be organized. And who knows, maybe our expatriates will be the decisive margin this year, just as they … [Read more...]
Archives for February 12, 2008
About the Mandatory Health “insurance”
Your medical records WILL be used against you. http://www.docudharma.com/show... The Illuminati Plan to Destroy America. … [Read more...]
So how should the MA Super Delegates Vote?
I heard former Ma Dem State Chair Phil Johnson comment on the news tonight that in his opinion the Super Delegates should vote for who won the popular votes. So my question for discussion is.... Since in the Commonwealth a sizable … [Read more...]
Win:Win
Several months ago as I looked into the future tempest when the Governor announced his support for casinos I thought, "geez, a win:win for the state would be passing the Municipal Partnership Act and a No on casinos". The Governor would … [Read more...]
Chesapeake Politics: Open Thread on the Primary Trifecta
Early reports suggest more record turnouts in the DC, Virginia and Maryland events today. Will Obama's momentum keep growing into a possibly unstoppable force. Will Clinton surpass expectations and win one of these states? Why isn't she … [Read more...]
Campaign Manager Training
Mass Alliance is holding a Campaign Manager Training the weekend of February. We are looking to train activists and volunteer to run effective grassroots campaigns for progressive candidates. We had a bunch of BMG contributors at the last … [Read more...]
Did McCain Supporters Abuse the WA Caucus System?
So the announcement by party chair Esser that McCain was the winner is utterly meaningless in terms of delegates. But it was highly meaningful if you're trying to derail Train Huckabee. Huckabee won the KS caucus and the LA … [Read more...]
Scrutiny Tightens for Title Insurers-WSJ
Scrutiny Tightens for Title Insurers By JOHN R. WILKE WSJ February 12, 2008; Page A1 "The collapse of the housing boom is bringing harsh new scrutiny to the $17 billion title-insurance business, including allegations that insurers … [Read more...]
The Obstacles: The Speaker, the Money, and the Public Service Death Spiral
We're looking at a big fat budget shortfall again for next year. Ah well, business as usual -- they'll make it work out somehow, right?We've already dipped into rainy-day fund, which leaves us even more vulnerable now that … [Read more...]
Democrats for telecom immunity?
>> UPDATE By Bob: This is what the poster is talking about: After more than a year of heated political wrangling, the Senate handed the White House a major victory Tuesday by voting to broaden the government's spy powers and to give … [Read more...]