RMG says Charlie Baker wants Senator Richard Tisei to be his running mate. This follows on the Globe's reporting on Friday that Tisei was at the top of Baker's short list, and also that Tisei "publicly disclosed yesterday that he is … [Read more...]
Archives for November 22, 2009
Is it true? Tisei for Lieutenant Governor?
According to RedMassGroup, Charlie Baker will announce tomorrow that he has tapped State Senate Minority Leader Richard Tisei to be his running mate. I'll let you read the amusing debate happening at RMG over the value of a pro-choice, … [Read more...]
Jacoby gets it right. (Did I really just say that?)
A couple from Brazil, seeking a better life for themselves and their 2-month-old daughter, enter the United States unlawfully. They settle in Massachusetts, where 18 years later the girl graduates from a public high school, as assimilated … [Read more...]
More than three years later, Kelo still sucks
I usually check out RMG primarily for entertainment value. But I happened upon an interesting post that points to some information on a very important 2005 Supreme Court case: Kelo v. City of New London, the case that infamously … [Read more...]
Boston Herald Debate Monday 11/30
Yesterday: Coakley, Pagliuca "no shows" at Lincoln MA campaign event. story Also yesterday: Diane Patrick endorses Mike Capuano for Senate video … [Read more...]
Rally at the State House by the homeless and shelter providers – MONDAY 11/23/09
I cannot go. I will be in court on behalf of two clients, both indigent women tomorrow. But I thought some of you may attend. … [Read more...]
Jack E. Robinson has a knack for clever 30-second ads
Nicely done. He also did a good one back in 2006 when he ran against Steve Lynch for the House. … [Read more...]
Wrong Arm of the Law Focus of D. Kennedy’s column in UK Guardian
Dan Kennedy from Media Nation and a BMG blogger has a very interesting opinion column in Britain's The Guardian this weekend. … [Read more...]
Senate proceeds to health debate
Last night the Senate voted on straight party lines to open debate on the Democratic leadership's health reform bill. All 60 members of the Democratic caucus voted for cloture on the motion; 39 Republicans (Voinovich of Ohio not … [Read more...]
Mike Capuano on OTR
I was impressed with Mike Capuani's interview on Ch. 5's On The Record televised this Sunday morning Not to "Pal" and Jack E.: I'm not stupid. I know reducing the capital gains tax makes you richer. … [Read more...]