Just Do What Teddy Would Do! That's what we we keep hearing. Candidates are fighting over who will be most like Ted. So what does Sen. Paul Kirk do on Cape Wind? Exactly what Teddy would have done. What does Boston Globe do? Declares that … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2009
Blue Mass Group Endorsement Process
In the thread discussing BMG's endorsement in the Senate race, dcsohl raised an interesting question. He asks about the appropriateness of the endorsement process. I read it just before I left to volunteer for Mike Capuano. … [Read more...]
Obama ties himself in 2011 knots
The President's speech tonight on Afghanistan was brilliant in one respect -- he explained what we are fighting for. Confusion that existed among even well informed BMGers can be laid to rest: the goal is to defeat al Qaeda, everything else … [Read more...]
Congressman Edward J. Markey Endorses Mike Capuano
Baker raises another $516,123; calls for pension reform
Charlie Baker is raising cash. Watch out Deval! No gubernatorial candidate has ever raised more than $400,000 in one month in a non-election year, and we've now done it in 3 out of the 4 months Charlie has been in the race, including 2 … [Read more...]
I missed tonight’s debate! Did anything happen? [open thread]
This is an open thread for tonight's Senate debate, Obama's Afghanistan speech, and whatever else is on your mind. … [Read more...]
Something is missing at WhiteHouse.gov
The savants at WhiteHouse.gov managed to cut off the top of the commander in chief's head in the video they posted of his address this evening on Afghanistan (click to play and see for yourself; let us know in the comments if they have … [Read more...]
When do you decide to go with your second choice?
Given how little time this race has had to develop, it seems like momentum in the final week could shift pretty quickly and dramatically. Maybe one of them will become the clear alternative to the frontunner. Will it be Khazei … [Read more...]
Senate Debate
Debate is on Channel 5 right now! First question, more troops, next up Patriot Act... What do you think? … [Read more...]
MA Chiefs of Police endorse Martha Coakley
Martha Coakley today received an endorsement from the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police. A press release reads: First as District Attorney and then as Attorney General, Martha Coakley has been a great partner to law enforcement here in … [Read more...]