When legislators talk about talking about raising taxes they say it would be political suicide. I disagree. It is how it is framed. Most of our legislators don't have real opposition. There is no real GOP and incumbency is very powerful. I … [Read more...]
Archives for October 25, 2009
Martha Coakley: On the Record
“We are very conscious of what the law requires around financing and what the spirit and letter of the law are. That complaint, filed by republican party, which they always do, has been dismissed by our own state committee and its … [Read more...]
Coakley says curbing Bill of Rights is “important”!
The Attorney General of Massachusetts says she isn't ashamed of her poor performance in front of the Supreme Court because her advocacy against the 6th Amendment "speaks to the fact I am willing to tackle those issues and advocate for what … [Read more...]
Martha Coakley won the straw poll at the Arlington and Lexington DTC Fundraiser
The Arlington and Lexington Town Democratic Town Committees held a very nice fundraiser. There was a panel discussion with Senator Ken Donnelly, Representatives Jay Kaufmann, Will Brownsberger, and Sean Garballey. As always it was great to … [Read more...]
Is MSPCC’s name and logo being misused? If so, with or without consent?
I just saw Pags' latest commercial, focusing on his work as MSPCC's chairman. Now, it's a great organization doing important work, and it's nice to know he's given them a ton of cash and all that. But my lawyer-brain kicked in when I saw … [Read more...]
The next American political party?
Some of the frustrations and disappointments that American Indendent Voters feel are, but are not limited to: 1. The undue and unstoppable power of incumbancy. In our own state, we have the fewest unopposed races in any … [Read more...]
The poor MA GOP. It’s like shooting fish in a barrel.
Do they really have to make it this easy? It's not even fun. Well, maybe a little. ;-) Senate minority leader Richard Tisei has an op-ed in today's Globe in which he castigates both the Governor and the legislature. … [Read more...]
Should MA raise mandatory stay-in-school age from 16 to 18?
A Waltham principal worries it'll be an unfunded mandate."To put another burden on local communities and towns without funding is unfair," Graceffa said. "How can we add new programs? Let's be realistic." In today's Globe, Yvonne Abraham … [Read more...]
Conservative Duo “Pimp” & “Ho” release new Phila. video
The conservative activist duo are citing the new film as video-graphic evidence that ACORN lied about whether the two were thrown out of the Philadelphia office, how much time they spent there and whether they explicitly told ACORN workers … [Read more...]
Report from Capuano for Senate “Open Mike” Meeting in Westborough / BMG Party
The life of a candidate for U. S. Senate. On Friday he's at the Westin in Boston with President Barack Obama saying, "My great friend, Congressman Mike Capuano is in the house, so give Mike a big round of applause." The next … [Read more...]