An activist who took part in Occupy Boston decided to give the Democratic Party caucus and convention process a shot: "I’m not into party politics. Never have been. Although Massachusetts is more progressive than other states, the system … [Read more...]
Archives for September 3, 2014
My older brother for Lt. Governor
I have known Mike Lake for 10 years. He is one of my dearest friends and mentors. I call him "older brother" and couldn't be prouder of him and the campaign he is running. There is no one else I would want to make my first blue mass … [Read more...]
Tonight at 7PM! Thursday at 6PM! The final two gubernatorial debates before the Democratic Primary!
Be sure to check them out! Boston Media Consortium Debate (Airing Live) Wednesday 9/3: 7PM - 8PM Live: Ch. 5, Ch. 7, bostonglobe.com, WBUR.org, bloomberg.com/radio/ Broadside Debate (Airing Live) Thursday 9/4: 6PM - … [Read more...]
Capuano’s Gubernatorial Endorsement
The Boston Herald got Capuano's views on the Governor's race, and he endorsed . . . no one. He wouldn't even announce real support for Coakley in the general. “I think she’s been a great attorney general and I think if she gets elected, … [Read more...]
Hey, we opened a new T station
I think Team Blue hasn't quite made enough noise about the new T station in Assembly Square. It's fairly huge deal. The last time the state opened a new MBTA rail station it was 1987 and Mike Dukakis was the governor. It's not a coincidence … [Read more...]
My Fellow Boston Irish: Let’s not get outclassed by some New Yorkers
Kidding aside, I give tremendous kudos to the organizers of the New York St. Patrick's Day Parade, including the NYC chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, for finally entering the 21st century and ensuring that a parade founded to … [Read more...]
Globe makes the wrong case for Moulton
Congratulations to Seth Moulton for landing the Globe's endorsement -- for what it's worth. He appears to be a very credible candidate with a fascinating resume, and a solidly progressive issues page. His TV ad is lame, but that's not … [Read more...]
Meet & Greet for Dr. Sheldon Schwartz for Congress TONIGHT 9/3 in Waltham
Come out tonight (9/3) to the Chateau on School Street in Waltham at 5:30PM to meet 5th Congressional Candidate Dr. Shelly Schwartz. There are no debates scheduled in this race so it is really the only way to get to meet this great … [Read more...]