So where are you on Primary Day? I just finished putting the viz signs in the van for delivery first thing in the AM. I love the smell of fresh sign posts! I smell the smell and think "campaign." Just like Pavlov's … [Read more...]
Archives for September 13, 2010
Comment of the Day: “support for Lynch is in the 30s”
Esteemed contributor Cos responds to my Election Day Preview post: I've been working on recruiting volunteers for Mac D'Alessandro. What do I see? Well, each time I've gone door to door for Mac, I met people who were unhappy with … [Read more...]
Dead Suburban Stuff
Local Drum and Bugle Corps organizations Amateur radio operators Ice Cream Trucks Drive in movie theaters A well rounded public education complete with extra-curricular activities Full service gas stations with tire inflating air … [Read more...]
Mac D’Alessandro’s clarity on Citizens United & corporate money in politics
[ Edit: I also posted this video on Daily Kos - please recommend! ] One reason Mac D'Alessandro may be, as Red Mass Group's EaBo says, "the most dangerous man running for Congress this year," is his ability to clearly communicate … [Read more...]
SAT Score Report: The Latest Annual Education Non-News
The Governor's statement includes some actual statistics from the report. However, nowhere in the DESE's press release is the College Board's disclaimer:Media and others often rank states, districts and schools on the basis of SAT® scores … [Read more...]
Why you should vote for Rob O’Leary for Congress
3. His message is simple and compelling: End the war, invest at home. Improve our schools, protect the environment. 4. You'll be in good company. Yesterday's Globe reported that Congressman Delahunt will be voting O'Leary on Tuesday. He … [Read more...]
Why It Is Important For Progressives to vote for Tim Flaherty
During the special election, my opponent and I were each asked to respond to the same MIRA questionnaire regarding immigration issues. MIRA is the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition. We were each asked if we supported … [Read more...]
Election Day Preview
A frenzy of last-minute politicking state wide as we come down to the wire. What have you been working on, and what do you see? Here are a few points that struck me as noteworthy: Mac D'Alessandro has run an extraordinary campaign: one of … [Read more...]
Ask for a sample specimen ballot by email.
Ask for a sample specimen ballot by email... for example email election at cityofboston.gov Especially useful for many elderly folks, people with ADD, learning disabilities, or other deficits who might like to observe the graphical layout … [Read more...]
Charlie Baker Continues Attacks Offers No Solutions
This might be the first sign that Charlie Baker's campaign is near rock bottom. Well, at least I'm hopeful but with Rob Gray around you can never be so sure. The Baker campaign held a press conference today, but they didn't … [Read more...]