Bill Gwatney, the Chairman of the Arkansas Democratic Party, was fatally shot this afternoon at state party HQ. The CNN article is here. Let's keep his family and our fellow Democrats in Arkansas in our thoughts and prayers. … [Read more...]
Archives for August 13, 2008
According to multiple reports, Russians break truce in Georgia
http://www.nysun.com/foreign/g... http://www.usatoday.com/news/w... This situation continues to have the potential to lurch further into chaos. Some of the statements attributed to both the Georgian President, and Russian generals … [Read more...]
Democratic Breakfast in Walpole
Hello BMG. Long time no see. On behalf of the Walpole DTC, I am inviting you to what is officially called the Bristol and Norfolk County Democratic Action Breakfast, to be held September 20 at the Italian American Club, 109 Stone Street in … [Read more...]
It’s Time for a Change to Someone Who Shares our Values.
Dear BMG community, 14 months ago, I announced on this blog that I was entering the race to oust my incumbent state representative, Paul Donato. At the time, my community, Medford, was one of the epicenters of a massive struggle taking … [Read more...]
100,000 Strong Against Evan Bayh For VP
Reports are that Evan Bayh is the top finalist for the Vice President slot. Evan Bayh, legacy Washington insider, career politician. Evan Bayh, supporter of the Iraq War then, supporter of the Iraq War now. Evan Bayh, supporter of first … [Read more...]
Governor Signs Green Jobs/Global Warming Solutions
"This legislation builds on the energy, oceans, and biofuels bills passed this session - all positioning Massachusetts as the clear national leader in creating a clean energy economy," said Governor Patrick. "Massachusetts will lead the way … [Read more...]
No Debate About It: He’s Chicken Kerry
Oh, that's right, I posted it! Enough time has passed that Kerry is now officially chicken! Cluck-Cluck John Kerry just responded to O'Reilly's charges that he has been ducking debates. You might be asking yourself, but … [Read more...]
We’re All Georgians Today
Or so says John McCain - who seems to harken back to the good ole' days of the Cold War - when we knew who and where the bad guys were and what they were all about. AmberPaw has a good post on the background to the latest of the … [Read more...]
Police detail regulations coming today [update: they’re here]
So say today's Globe and Herald. The Herald says the expected savings to the state are about $5 million a year. The regulations won't apply to projects on local roads, but the hope is that the state's new approach will set an … [Read more...]
“This is political aikido”
Ed Brayton comments on a political maneuver in South Carolina: In South Carolina, the state legislature recently considered a bill to allow one such display, called the Foundations of American Law and Government, to be displayed in public … [Read more...]