What happened when Arthur T. Demoulas told a guy who owed him millions he'd forgive the debt if he would perjure himself in court and lie about Arthur S. Demoulas? Well the guy had integrity and said no. Artie T. and his dad couldn't … [Read more...]
Archives for August 18, 2014
Mike Lake Endorsed by NOW
I'm excited to share with BMG readers an important endorsement for Mike Lake and his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor. Mike has been endorsed by NOW, the National Organization for Women. Donna Denoncourt and Nancy Rosenblum, Mass NOW … [Read more...]
Likely voters in a year of low enthusiasm
The polls in the gubernatorial primary consistently show a large lead for Martha Coakley. I expect that this is mostly name recognition, but three weeks out, 24 points (over Grossman) and 35 points (over Berwick) is still pretty … [Read more...]
Scott Brown and NH Crowds. Not
From Maddow Blog: * Former Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.), now running in New Hampshire, was on the campaign trail yesterday with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). A journalist with the local CBS affiliate took a photo that suggests voter turnout … [Read more...]
Joke Revue: Furious at Being Called Crazies, Republicans Sue President
Borowitz: Furious at Being Called Crazies, Republicans Sue President WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—Republicans who were angered to learn on Wednesday that the former I.R.S. official Lois Lerner had referred to them as “crazies” and … [Read more...]
Maura Healey takes the ALS ice bucket challenge
Bravo! A fine thing. ALS research needs all the help it can get. Plus, Healey is wise to drive home (get it? look to BMG for wit as well as politics) her experience as a former professional basketball player. Last week her campaign … [Read more...]
“An unwieldy spectacle with an exorbitant price tag”
Professor Jules Boykoff hammers the idea of hosting an Olympics in a stinging Op-Ed in today's NYT: THE Olympic movement is descending into a slow-motion crisis. Fewer and fewer cities are game for the Games. Bidder enthusiasm for the … [Read more...]