As seen at Red Mass Group. Tuesday's Primary cannot get here fast enough now. … [Read more...]
Archives for April 24, 2013
Rhode Island Becomes 10th Marriage Equality State
Love has made New England complete! Today the Rhode Island Senate passed the marriage equality bill (S 38 sub A), making Rhode Island the 10th state nationally and the last in New England to allow all couples the freedom to marry. The … [Read more...]
The “objective” mess we’re in
The Boston Teachers Union’s discovery of a racial bias against black and Hispanic teachers in the new teacher evaluation system should be a clear warning signal that the rush to implement “objective” evaluation standards may not only result … [Read more...]
Disgusting Robo Call by “the 99 percent”
A few minutes ago, I received a robo-call from an outfit called the 99 percent. I am not familiar with the PAC, but the call politicized the tragic events over the past week in Boston for the Stephen Lynch campaign. I wanted to note that … [Read more...]
Staff changes at the state party.
Thought BMGers would be interested to hear that Clare Kelly has stepped down as Executive Director of the Masschusetts Democratic Party. Chairman Walsh has tapped Chris Joyce (who I believe had been Field Director, but someone can feel … [Read more...]
Finally the Boston Globe Addresses Wayne Matewsky Appalling Act
Wayne Matewsky’s appalling behavior Boston Globe, EDITORIAL April 24, 2013 After a display of boorish behavior, Wayne Matewsky, Everett’s newly elected state representative, owes an apology to Kevin Bartel and his 7-year-old daughter, … [Read more...]
Chickens coming home to roost!
Huffington Post is reporting that Kelly Ayotte's approval rating is falling dramatically (15%) as a result of the reprehensible Gun Safety votes of last week. I can only hope that the entire GOP gets saddled with the "Party of Child … [Read more...]
Ocean State Republicans Unanimously Back SSM while Senate Democrats oppose
Thought I'd link to an interesting analysis of the political situation behind the Rhode Island State Senate vote on gay marriage this week. It is interesting because, our neighbors 'down south' have a unique debate that parallels the … [Read more...]
GOP Picks Markey to Win It
I know I'm probably going to get admonished by the don't-count-your-chickens people on BMG, but I'm not superstitious. I've stepped on a lot of cracks and my mom's 73 year-old back is fine. I'm one who believes it's okay to talk about an … [Read more...]
Baucus slithers out of Senate
Baucus to retire Good riddance, this man single handedly represents everything wrong with American politics. He is already in bed with a lobbyist (literally) and I am sure she secured him a decent post-politics gig, watch him decry … [Read more...]