Hey everyone, My name is Joseph Farrell and I was born and raised in Boston and I still reside there. I have been following this campaign for Governor since Martha Coakley decided to run and Deval Patrick decided not too. I am young and … [Read more...]
Archives for May 15, 2014
MassDems New Web Video – It’s Been a Bad Week for Republican Charlie Baker
All- Matt Fenlon here, Executive Director of the MassDems. I'm a longtime reader of BMG and know well the high level of energy and excitement generated here. I wanted to share with you our newest web video, detailing Republican Charlie … [Read more...]
Boston Globe’s report of PDM endorsement of Don Berwick for Governor
as reported on Boston.com: Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts Endorse Berwick for Governor By Zeninjor Enwemeka, Boston.com Staff (posted on Boston.com on May 14, 2014, 2:09 PM) A group of uncommitted delegates affiliated … [Read more...]
1199SEIU Endorsement – Hat Trick for Martha Coakley
Today, 1199SEIU endorsed Martha Coakley's campaign for Governor. In making the endorsement the group cited "her longstanding leadership on key issues such as lowering healthcare costs, improving jobs and training in the healthcare sector, … [Read more...]
ICYMI: Gov. Patrick’s remarkable address — and its implications
Gov. Patrick gave the commencement address at UMass Amherst last week, and it was a great one. He's turning his eye to big issues now -- things with effects beyond the borders of our state. “We are all caught in an inescapable network of … [Read more...]
Update: actually, the Globe didn’t exactly break that Todashev story
A couple of hours ago, I lamented the fact that much of today's Globe repeats stories or opinions that have already appeared elsewhere (including here at BMG). But then I praised a story by Maria Sacchetti that revealed the identities of … [Read more...]
Charlie Baker’s New Populist Message: Getting the Word Out
Charlie Baker is in a really big hurry to spread the word about his new populist message. He wants to talk about "the sharp divisions between the wealthiest and those most in need, between those with access to high-quality education and … [Read more...]
Did you read the Globe today? If so…
you saw a bunch of stuff that you had already read here at BMG. :D On the front page of the Metro section, we find the revelation that Suffolk Downs has said that it would stop running horse races if that would help it get a casino … [Read more...]
Likely Layoffs at Foxwoods
With the casino debate continuing in the state, it's interesting to see that one argument on lost revenue to Connecticut seems to have hit a snag. In a move expected to result in layoffs, Foxwoods Resort Casino will curtail weekday hours … [Read more...]
TONIGHT – An Online Town Hall with Don Berwick!
UPDATE: The event will start at 8:00 PM! You can view the live feed here. For anyone who is interested, Don Berwick will be holding an online town hall tonight. Here what his campaign had to say about it on Facebook: With just ONE … [Read more...]