As much as it pains me to do this to you, I must give you those gruesome details by embedding this YouTube from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC): So, stripped of all the cloying nonsense, the basic claim is that John … [Read more...]
Archives for April 14, 2008
The genesis of BitterGate, or, yes, the internet really has changed everything
Ms. Fowler told me in an interview Sunday night that she was initially reluctant to write about what Mr. Obama had said because she actually supports him -- which partly explains why she was at the fund-raiser in the first place and why … [Read more...]
John McCain is Not a Christian?
CNN held a discussion on religion on Sunday night at Messiah College - A Nationally-Ranked Christian College founded by the Brethren in Christ church and located in Grantham, Pennsylvania. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama attended. John … [Read more...]
NRSC Targets Kerry
The National Republican Senatorial Committee released a Web video today to commemorate the anniversary of the last time John Kerry introduced successful legislation in the United States Senate. NRSC Communications Director Rebecca Fisher … [Read more...]
A “small program” that could keep Massachusetts from losing its twenty-something residents
I call our economy "harsh" because while 90,000 jobs requiring college degrees go unfilled, minimum wage jobs are not sufficient to secure housing and food without working more than one job for most young adults, as well as having multiple … [Read more...]
Hundreds rally at state house in support of home care workers
On April 1,home care workers joined 1199SEIU members, consumers, allies and elected officials to speak out for better wages, benefits, training options and state funding for a contract that improves home care in Massachusetts. Over 5,000 … [Read more...]
Tax Day in the Creative Economy
A message in honor of Tax Day from Cecil B. DeMillion Enterprises. Dear Massachusetts Taxpayer: A year ago I was a sad sack just like you, cutting a check to the Department of Revenue. Then I learned about the Massachusetts Film Tax … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary John Kerry!
It's been 9 years since you've been lead sponsor on a bill that has become law. Congrats. … [Read more...]
Barry Crimmins Is Giving Away The Store!
He also would have been, around this time, fresh off tours with people like Steven Wright, Billy Bragg and Jackson Browne. In October of that year, before the most memorable of the Clarence Thomas hearings had taken place, the Boston Baked … [Read more...]
Update on Governor’s Agenda
Last week I shared an overview of Governor Patrick's agenda for the next few months. I want to post a progress report for review (and comment) by the BMG community. The past week was a productive one for the Governor. He asked … [Read more...]