Francis Fukuyama endorses Obama. http://www.amconmag.com/articl... I'm voting for Barack Obama this November for a very simple reason. It is hard to imagine a more disastrous presidency than that of George W. Bush. It was bad enough that he … [Read more...]
Archives for October 30, 2008
MA health care noticed by the WaPo
Should we have a President Obama next year, all eyes will indeed be on Massachusetts with regard to health care. As the article mentions, Obama's plan is essentially the framework of the Massachusetts plan -- minus the personal … [Read more...]
Neither Joe the Plumber nor I…
...is called "Joe" by friends* ...has a plumbing license* ...came to the McCain rally in Defiance, Ohio (see below) ...is any good for McCain's chances to win the presidency ...pays real estate taxes (I rent) * ...would turn down a book or … [Read more...]
Two Critical Races Just North of Mass
But it's the first district I want to point you to, today, because it is one of the most competitive House races in the country. NH-01 is currently held by a grassroots superstar, and one of the most genuine people I've ever had the … [Read more...]
Obama Pals Around With Antisemites.
McCain's deputy communications director does an outstanding job proving his claim. … [Read more...]
Dog Track Spokesperson: “You’re Not Talking About Dogs”
Sometimes, the most honest statements in a campaign come in surprising ways. One such example of unexpected candor occurred a few days ago, in a debate between Kara Holmquist of the MSPCA and dog track spokesperson Kelly Carney. … [Read more...]
MA ballot questions: No, No, Yes
Question 1: No. This is a no-brainer -- and I say that as someone who has devoted literally thousands of hours over the four years of BMG's existence to advocating for a new kind of progressive politics in the MA Democratic party … [Read more...]
Full Senate calls on Wilkerson to resign
The entire state Senate has passed a resolution calling on Dianne Wilkerson to "resign immediately her position as Senator from the Second Suffolk District." Here's the resolution (pdf). UPDATE: Wilkerson had previously written in a … [Read more...]
For friends in California: Vote No on Prop 8
The freedom to marry is secure in Massachusetts for now, but a victory for opponents in California could embolden attempts to try again here. The national ACLU, which works with the No on Prop 8 campaign, has produced this video featuring … [Read more...]
Is John McCain a “Tory” according to FDR?
Taylor, Nick American Made: The enduring legacy of the WPA: When FDR put the nation to work, Bantam Books, March, 2008 Reviewed at [among other locations] http://www.post-gazette.com/pg... The full Oglethorpe University … [Read more...]