First of all, hearty congratulations to Katherine Clark, who won a convincing victory today. With 32% of the vote in a 7-way field (5 of whom were contenders), she beat her next closest competitor by 10%. The final results: Clark: … [Read more...]
Archives for October 15, 2013
A First in the Boston Mayoral Debate
Have you heard anyone say "No comment" when debating? Well, if you saw the mayoral debate tonight you will. I recommend watching the first 7 minutes of Part 3 from WBZ's page Marty Walsh dancing in circles when talking about the … [Read more...]
John Connolly Will Win The Mayor’s Race
And I'd like to thank Karen Spilka and Peter Koutoujian and those that came before them for making me look bad. … [Read more...]
I Have Two Post-Debate Questions for John Connolly
1. Why didn't you shave? 2. Why did you throw your former student Raphael Sanchez under the bus? Uncool teach, uncool. … [Read more...]
AP Declares Clark the CD5 Dem. Primary winner
Cambridge plays no role in the election, because none of their ballots were counted before the winner was declared. What an epic fail by their election authorities. Check out #reasonsCambridgehasntcounteditsvotes on Twitter. Alert … [Read more...]
Boston Mayoral Debate Live Blog/Open Thread
Walsh vs. Connolly, Round One: 7 p.m. on WBZ. Red Sox updates/rants encouraged. Have at it! … [Read more...]
Pats Win Has Added Benefit: Cryn’ Ryans
Yes another sports related post! Having never like Jets coach Rex Ryan and having little use for his brother Rob (the defense coach of the Saints) I really enjoyed this ESPN story. Nothing like killing two bird(brain)s with one last second … [Read more...]
Housing….not so sexy but critical
Here's an election day piece of information regarding positions on affordable housing as posted by CHAPA. Brownsberger and Spilka have the most thoughtful responses. Koutoujian's responses are bland and rather short-shrift. Clark … [Read more...]
It’s primary day for MA-5! [open thread]
Today, Democratic and unenrolled voters in the Fifth District most likely choose our next Member of Congress. Don't forget to vote! Still undecided? Read Bob's endorsement of Katherine Clark, Charley's endorsement of Carl Sciortino, … [Read more...]
“North End Mom”, A Two Act Play Performed by The EB3 Players – More Bookie Memories
Act One - North End, Hanover St. near the Greenway. About ten 30-something adults with half a dozen young children standing about, many holding "John Connolly for Mayor" signs. A man with a microphone approaches a … [Read more...]