I watched roughly the second half of the debate - the US Open final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal was far too good to waste on GOP candidates. Overall, I think Rick Perry had a bad night. He seemed uncertain and halting on a lot … [Read more...]
Archives for September 12, 2011
My Goodness – The parade is forming!
I am so happy to hear that the people in the audience can enthusiastically and confidently enlighten Mr. Romney and anyone else who might be standing nearby. Yes people, the parade is forming. Here's hoping that soon it will be marching … [Read more...]
BMG survey reveals apparently widespread failure among MA legislators to comply with online fundraising rules
My post on the failure of Republican Keiko Orrall's campaign to comply with Massachusetts campaign finance law - specifically, OCPF's guidance for online donations - left me wondering ... how many MA legislators actually do this … [Read more...]
Senator Kerry to steer clear of lobbyists.
Per ThinkProgress, Senator Kerry has decided to not meet with lobbyists for the most part during his service on the Super Committee. He has even cancelled fundraisers though I suspect he can afford it while not harming re-election chances … [Read more...]
Mitt’s Wikileak: Gov. Romney Caved to Korean Attempt at Censorship in MA Schools & Threw Biotech Jobs Under the Bus
Whatever one thinks of the recent release of 250,000 State Department cables by Wikileaks, they offer an incredible inside snapshot of goings on around the world. I recently typed “Mitt Romney” into one of the excellent searchable … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Warren’s Impact on the HCR Debate
About half of Americans filing for bankruptcy do so because of medical bills. 75% of those declaring bankruptcy due to medical reasons had health insurance. This was one of the most influential statistics in the healthcare reform debate, … [Read more...]
Join me for the House Casino Expanded Gaming Debate
This week, the House will take up legislation to expand casino gaming in Massachusetts. This legislation allows for three resort casinos and one competitively bid slot palace in the state. It is expected to produce jobs and bring in … [Read more...]
Jay Kaufman – Sal – Dan Winslow – Mike FM – Elizabeth Warren – Sean McDonough – David Wedge – Let’s Start a Business
So I'm reading Saturday's Globe when I came this this close (holding my index finger about a hair from my thumb) to falling off the john after seeing quotes from Sal DiMasi's wing man Jay Kaufman. "I was slow to recognize Sal’s … [Read more...]
MASSterList: Gambling debate almost upon us – Neighboring states also looking at casinos – Kerry warns of cuts and tax increases from supercommittee
GAMBLING: On the eve of the Great Gambling Debate (AP) that everyone has been waiting for, the Globe has to rain on the parade and report on how our neighbors are looking to scoop up their own portions of delicious casino pie. The Globe … [Read more...]
Ethos, Pathos, Logos, Dineros
Jaime Dimon, JPMorgan Chase's CEO, suggested today that the new Basel III rules, which will require large banks to hold more capital, were un-American, and that he hopes US bank regulators will not go along with the international banking … [Read more...]