Scott Brown, little lawyer/legislator working out of his home making at least six figures annually, claims Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. as one of his very few clients. Ernie, is this the same Fidelity National that was a … [Read more...]
Archives for October 4, 2012
Mass Insight/Opinion Dynamics Poll, Warren up by 4
Mass Insight/Opinion Dynamics has Warren up by 4 points in their latest poll. Opinion Dynamics polls, which started in October 2011 had previously had Scott Brown leading in all previous polls but showed a steady decline since the spring. … [Read more...]
Would Pres. Romney cut Medicaid funds for program Gov. Romney asked for?
On October 5, 2005 -- exactly seven years ago tomorrow, Governor Mitt Romney signed into law a bill directing the state to ask the federal government for more Medicaid money for home and community support services for autistic children … [Read more...]
Let’s Take a Look at Richard Tisei’s Record
Now that the 1st Presidential debate is out of the way, I think it’s time to refocus locally. I recently read Charley’s post on Tierney / Tisei. And I have to say, I disagree a little. You don’t “just gotta” vote for Tierney just because … [Read more...]
A look back at the pre-Medicare era
I took a look at the excellent post by whosmindingdemint this morning, featuring a video of FDR's response in 1936 to the same type of Republican fuzzy math and outright deceit the Romney-Ryan campaign is engaging in this year. Among the … [Read more...]
Why I volunteer, and why I believe you should join YDM’s Youth Boots program. A #Demdoors diary
[Cross-posted from the Young Democrats of Massachusetts blog. Although the post below is directed at Young Dems, I believe the content is relevant to Dems of all ages.] This past weekend marked the second weekend of the … [Read more...]
Right on schedule, Warren campaign jumps on Brown’s Scalia moment
It's a 1-minute radio ad ... and I have to say that I kind of wish it were in Warren's voice rather than an announcer's. But I'm sure there are reasons for these things that are beyond my ken. Anyway, here it is. Some of the text … [Read more...]
If there’s a tax deduction for outsourcing jobs, Romney would know about it
Otherwise, he needs a new accountant. Herald calling this a huge gaffe: "The implication was stunning and crystal clear: Romney, who has been trying to dodge his image as a ruthless corporate … [Read more...]
FactCheck: Technically Correct, Oddly Opinionated
Politifact and FactCheck.org can be very useful if you actually read what they write, and use your knowledge, in context, to add to your understanding of the facts surrounding what candidates say. But I've found their top line true vs. … [Read more...]
The proper response to Romney’s “smooth evasion” of the facts
hasn't changed much in 75 years. Here is a passage from FDR's 1936 speech to the New York State Democratic Convention: Let me warn you and let me warn the Nation against the smooth evasion which says, "Of course we believe all these … [Read more...]