The carpetbagging wingnuts may be going down! Owens -- 49.1% Hoffman -- 45.4% Scozzafava -- 5.5% … [Read more...]
Archives for November 3, 2009
Capuano’s vote on Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000
It seems to me to be out of character for Representative Capuano or any Democrat, including President Clinton to support irresponsible legislation. To be sure, trying to unravel legislative language can give me a headache in about 2 … [Read more...]
the Mihos & Morris follies
Buried in today's Globe was the news that the Mihos campaign is struggling for cash and has fired their communication director, Kevin Sowryda. According to Sowryda: A fund-raising appearance last week by Dick Morris, a national … [Read more...]
Coakley Endorsement Train Growing
In a press release, Donna Kelly-Williams, R.N., President of the Massachusetts Nurses Association said, "Martha has taken on drug and insurance companies on behalf of patients, and we’re confident that she will continue to … [Read more...]
MA’s Longest Serving Mayor Thumped
Mayor John Barrett III's 26 year successful electoral run as Mayor of North Adams came to an end tonight as City Councilor Dick Alcombright handily walked away with the race 59% to 41%. … [Read more...]
Live Maine Election Results
Maine has several initiatives/referenda on the ballot today, including a perennial tax cut proposal. My fingers are crossed for Question, and I remain hopeful and optimistic. Early turnout numbers seem to suggest a high turnout, which would … [Read more...]
Live-blogging Election Night 2009 – tune in on AM 1510 or here on BMG!
We'll start at 8 pm both on AM 1510 radio (listen at AM 1510 or on the live-stream) with Jeff Santos and right here at BMG. Please jump in -- I will drop in as many reader comments and questions as I can. (And I'll do better … [Read more...]
All active ethics probes focus on black lawmakers
What is going on with the Democratically controlled House? I have no idea what this Ethics Committee does but I know what they haven't done... investigate Charlie Rangel in a timely manner. And now this story The House ethics committee is … [Read more...]
Vanity Candidacy Exposed As Corporatist Trojan Horse
Yes, there's a carefully-crafted laundry list of progressive positions in every TV ad, but then there are three good candidates in the race already, each with bona fide progressive credentials. The only discernible reason for Steve … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick supports red light cameras
http://www.thenewspaper.com/ne... However, it's been shown that in many cases that while red light cameras do generate revenue, the also cause more accidents. http://www.thenewspaper.com/ne... Many cities that implement them decrease the … [Read more...]