OK, so we went 'round the mulberry bush in my last post on whether the online ads attacking Katherine Clark that PCCC is buying on Carl Sciortino's behalf are "independent expenditures" that are encompassed by the People's Pledge. I … [Read more...]
Archives for October 10, 2013
The Globe editorial board may have badly misinterpreted Katherine Clark’s “grand bargain” position
So, as you probably know, the Boston Globe editorial page endorsed Katherine Clark today, which of course is a nice get for her. But I was puzzled by part of their endorsement, which reads as follows: her willingness to support a “grand … [Read more...]
Getting it done!
For those of us who have survived some of the disasters (natural and man-made) in the Commonwealth over the past few years, we know that we have an unwavering ally with Senator Spilka. Today, in the Senate another piece of progressive … [Read more...]
Scott Carpenter dies at 88: RIP
The Huffington Post has a brief obituary on Scott Carpenter who died at age 88 from a stroke. He was the fourth American in the Mercury Program to go into space and following John Glenn, was the second American to orbit the Earth. Please … [Read more...]
Fishiness in Lexington?
The Lexington Minuteman (a.k.a. Minutiaman) is published on Thursdays. They have a longstanding tradition of not publishing letters to the editor about candidates on the Thursday immediately before an election, supposedly because there is … [Read more...]
Marriage Equality Coming to New Jersey in 11 days – Major Christie #Fail
Marriage Equality is coming to New Jersey, despite efforts by Chris Christie to run for the nomination of the Tea Party. The New Jersey Supreme Court has already ruled that Marriages can begin on October 21. Christie's request for a … [Read more...]
Katherine Clark is a Qualified, Likeable Leader
With its endorsement of state Senator Katherine Clark in the Massachusetts Fifth Congressional District special election, the Boston Globe got it right. The Globe rightfully points out that the five-candidate field is one of strong … [Read more...]
PCCC looks to be heading for a major People’s Pledge violation on Carl Sciortino’s behalf [updated: maybe not a violation! see PCCC and Sciortino campaign statements]
As you probably know, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) has endorsed Carl Sciortino. They're fundraising and phonebanking for him, which is all well and good. But what's not all well and good is this, from my inbox: PCCC … [Read more...]
Help Raise Up Workers in Massachusetts
You have the opportunity to help change the economic landscape for more than a million workers across Massachusetts. All it takes is a clipboard and a pen. Raise Up Massachusetts, a coalition of community, labor and faith organizations, … [Read more...]
Sad Day
The Hilltop is closing. I have to admit, I've haven't been there is a long time but will always remember the PA announcement for your table being ready in Sioux City or Kansas City. Far well fiberglass cows. I need to take the kids … [Read more...]