Whitey's lawyer Jay Carney threw some bombs today letting it be known the defense is not holding back. Wait until you hear the names being thrown around. It sounds like Whitey was paying everyone and their mother. Cops and feds mostly. Not … [Read more...]
Archives for June 12, 2013
Michele Bachmann Aide Helping Run Fake “Progressive” PAC Supporting Republican Gabriel Gomez
Via Politico: Mystery PAC backing Gabriel Gomez in Massachusetts A mystery pro-Gabriel Gomez group started buying around $700,000 in television air time in Massachusetts today, the latest entrant to the independent expenditure entities … [Read more...]
Scenes from Ed Markey’s rally with President Obama
Today I was fortunate enough to attend today's rally for Ed Markey with President Obama and a host of prominent local political figures. A more-than-overflow crowd turned out at the Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury: I was there by 9 AM though … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Final Game 1
Why is it up to the Red Wings fan to create the open thread when the Bruins are in the SC Final? Anyone else watching? … [Read more...]
RAW VIDEO: President Obama’s Motorcade on 6/12/13
Watch raw video footage of President Obama and his motorcade by clicking on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh_rPmWQatA&feature=youtu.be At about 1:45PM, President Barack Obama and his motorcade sped from the Roxbury … [Read more...]
Fifty Years (and one day) Gone – JFK’s Bold Leadership And The Continued Fight For Civil Rights For All
Fifty years (and one day) ago, segregationist Governor George Wallace personally blocked an entrance of the University of Alabama to prevent the enrollment of two Black Americans. A damned, Massachusetts Liberal-Yank, President John F. … [Read more...]
Marty from DOT Steps Up
I confess that MA Rep. Marty Walsh was a bit opaque to me until I spoke with him on Left Ahead today. It wasn't so much he as the field of over a dozen candidates for the Boston mayoralty. Most are not very specific, putting out speeches, … [Read more...]
“Cheeseburger Lettuce Tomato Mustard Fries OBAMA”: Rally for Ed Markey!
ARRRGH I missed this and last night's debate too ... but it sure seems like Ed's on a roll. Maybe a burger roll from Charlie's in the South End. Michael Levenson of the Globe got this nice insight into the inner workings of the President's … [Read more...]
Gomez is Just as “Green” as George W. Bush
Gabriel Gomez called himself a "green Republican" in yesterday's debate. Here's a response from Drew Grande, the Sierra Club's Massachusetts organizer: We already knew Gabriel Gomez was relying on Mitch McConnell to help him rake in … [Read more...]
Barack Obama – Ed Markey Rally Open Thread
Because of other commitments I am not able to attend the rally. I thought that I would start this thread so that BMGers who are there can make reports and possibly connect with each other. Who's at the Reggie Lewis Center right now? Is … [Read more...]