If Harry Reid Allows The Silent Filibuster, It's All On Him By: Jane Hamsher There are 51 Senators who will vote for a public option, something 77% of the country wants. It would win a majority in a floor vote. We were told that we needed … [Read more...]
Archives for October 13, 2009
Bill Maher leaves reality-based community – With Poll
Proving that the Republican Party and Fox News are not the only homes for the reality challenged, Bill Maher has announced to the world that he is a ... Fluer? Vacciner? Swiner? Help me out in the comments with the name of his … [Read more...]
Medford City Councillor angry about something or other at Markey event
Those of you who pay even a little attention to Medford politics know who this is going to be about ... Last night Medford City Councilor Bob Penta got up and asked a question I didn't understand ... and then he asked it again, and I … [Read more...]
Sudbury DTC Endorses Capuano
This will be short and sweet. I'm happy to announce that tonight (Tuesday, October 13) the Sudbury Democratic Town Committee overwhelmingly voted to endorse Michael Capuano for Senate. --Carl Offner … [Read more...]
Newt Gingrich in Massachusetts to Criticize the State GOP!
Like Newt Gingrich the Massachusetts Republican Party has lost its way. During the Dukakis era Republican leaders like Steven Pierce in the legislature focused on making government work and trying to route out inefficiency, … [Read more...]
Submit Questions for Mike Capuano’s Next Tele-Town Halls
Greetings again, I wanted to let all of you know that we have scheduled two more Tele-Town Halls this week. These calls are a great way for you to speak directly to Mike about the issues important to you while he is in Washington … [Read more...]
Pagliuca launches new website
Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Steve Pagliuca has launched a retooled website. Take a look and let us know what you think. Disclaimer: I'm Steve's Field Director. … [Read more...]
LeftAhead Podcast: HRC, Obama and Keeping Promises
On today's LeftAhead podcast, Mike and I talked about President Obama's promises on civil rights and whether or not Human Rights Campaign, the most well known national gay rights organization, would actually hold Obama's feet to the flames. … [Read more...]
Rally at John Kerry’s Boston Office
For months, conservative Democrats told us that that the public option could never pass through the Senate, and our President indicated his willingness to give up on the idea. But thanks to a groundswell of popular support, the public … [Read more...]
Kate’s Endorsement for Mike Capuano for Senate
Some people send out press releases when they endorse. I, on the other hand, have decided to make my endorsement here on BMG. It seems presumptuous of me to think that people care, but Heartland Dem did ask. I am endorsing … [Read more...]