So, how did a relatively popular left-of-center Catholic AG from Middlesex County lose to a right wing Protestant Republican unknown in the battle for Ted Kennedy's seat? And, how did it seem that he represented MA more when she … [Read more...]
Archives for January 19, 2010
So many ironies
There's lots to say about what happened today, but I need a little time to get my brain around it. But this is -- I hope -- a sure thing: despite Scott Brown's promise to be the 41st vote against "Obamacare," he won't be. There will … [Read more...]
One more thing …
House progressives, swallow hard and pass the Senate bill. Cut the crap. We lost today. Our options are worse. I wish things were different. They're not. Stop whining and suck it up. Pass the bill. Cover 30 million people. Make it … [Read more...]
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The words came out in a horse whisper, but they were loud and distinct, confident and undefeated. Adam felt like cheering. He heard the Monsignor exclaim, softly and delightfully, "Oh grand, grand, grand!" And Adam did not even … [Read more...]
Good news, bad news
This is also a fork in the road for congressional Democrats, particularly those in the Senate. It seems that the GOP was able to shove its agenda through a Senate that was 50-50 and relying on Dick Cheney to cas the tiebreaking vote. … [Read more...]
Dear Mass Representatives in Congress
Please pass the Healthcare Reform ASAP and send it to the President for a signature. Yes, the Republicans will call you bad names for doing that--but that's what they always do. If it was good enough to vote for a month ago, it is good … [Read more...]
“Well, better luck next time.”
That's the line David quipped to me as I got out of the car, coming back from the Coakley event tonight. There's no humor like gallows humor.We collared Alan Khazei for a minute in the ballroom. Uncle Alan, give us the good word! … [Read more...]
I am proud to be from Precinct 19 in Arlington
I am proud to be from precinct 19 in Arlington - which voted 65% for Coakley and about 34% for Brown - with over 1000 voters voting. At this point in time, though Scott Brown won, I do not have confidence in him but what kind of senator … [Read more...]
Well, now what?
Well, it is what it is. A squander of epic, nay, historic, proportions. We can mourn. We can point fingers. We can waste a lot of time and energy with an extended Night of the Long Knives. I prefer a fairly quiet post-mortem, then to begin … [Read more...]
Brown wins! Congratulations to Scott Brown, MA GOP and RMG
Really an incredible upset. I think it's worth paraphrasing here a comment I read a few days ago on Red Mass Group that went something like: everyone always forgets how proud we Massachusetts Republicans are of our state. We love it! It's … [Read more...]
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