Cambridge City Councilor Marjorie Decker made history tonight when she became the first write-in candidate in the city's history to win election. In a statement on her website the long term incumbent wrote: I am humbled by the overwhelming … [Read more...]
Archives for November 5, 2009
Congratulations Joe O’Brien
On winning your races in Worcester. Good Luck! You're going to need it. I feel the sailing won't won't be so smooth when layoffs occur, and your union friends become your detractors. For BMG members, I sincerely want nothing but … [Read more...]
Martha Coakley: In Service of Those Who Serve
Surpassing the campaign convention of public address, Martha Coakley took the day to connect and understand, on a personal level, the needs of hard-working constituents. Attorney General Martha Coakley spent a day shadowing a home health … [Read more...]
The specifics of Khazei’s 15,000 City Year jobs
The Khazei campaign has made "15,000 jobs" created by City Year a centerpiece of its first campaign commercial. I thought I'd take a look at what those jobs paid. City Year says "Your day at City Year will start early and end late" and … [Read more...]
Rating agencies affirm MA’s bond rating as AA, “stable outlook”
Well, this should help blunt the claim that Governor Patrick hasn't managed the state's finances well. Turns out, the people who actually pay attention -- and aren't running against him -- think he's done a good job. Email (no … [Read more...]
Teabagging, Health Reform and “Indivisible”
Akin says that it drives the liberals crazy. And so as we now renew our commitment to the Red, White and Blue, let us with boldness proclaim the fact that we are one nation under God," said Akin. "It is altogether fitting that we should do … [Read more...]
A look inside CORI reform
Press Pass TV talks to community members and CORI Reform activists to find out more about just what CORI is and what all the fuss is about. If you've been in Massachusetts the last year you've probably heard the acronym. But how does it … [Read more...]
Ethnic Media in Boston
What is Ethnic Media and why is it to important? Press Pass TV talks to Boston community members and media makers about the vital role that Ethnic and community media plays in creating a healthy community. … [Read more...]
Comment of the day
Today's winner: sabutai. "With Baker, I know what I'm getting" Yes, there's a campaign slogan for troubled times... Yr. Obedient Servant, Peter Porcupine, Republican by: Peter Porcupine @ Wed Nov 04, 2009 at 11:46:11 AM EST I didn't say it … [Read more...]
Governor Deval Patrick Returns to the South Shore this Friday
Join Rep Garrett Bradley and Governor Deval Patrick as they visit south shore towns to review construction projects that the Patrick Administration has funded. … [Read more...]