In the fifth district, I've received a number of rather odd mailings from a certain Dr. Sheldon Schwartz who is running in the Democratic primary against Katherine Clark. The most recent one reads as follows: DR. SHELDON SCHWARTZ WILL TAKE … [Read more...]
Archives for September 5, 2014
Three favorite news reports and analyses (…well, four)
For this Democratic primary cycle, what are your favorite, most informative, bold and revealing news pieces? My nominations are: Number three. "It’s mismanagement to treat them in a harsh, demeaning way and mismanagement to base … [Read more...]
BMG endorses Don Berwick for Governor
Finally it's time for the BMG editors to show our cards in endorsing a candidate for Governor. It should come as no surprise that we're endorsing Don Berwick. He is prodigiously qualified, and evinces a universal humane empathy and passion … [Read more...]
BMG endorses Marian Ryan for Middlesex DA
The most dispiriting race of this primary season is the one for Middlesex District Attorney. Middlesex County is huge, and the District Attorney’s job is crucial. He or she is on the front line of investigating and prosecuting actual crimes … [Read more...]
Leading Voters to Smear the Ovals
Yes, I'm politically involved. Yes, I'm a pinko. Yes, I am wide-eyed about voting...everyone voting. In a weak defense, I note that I'm a warden at a Boston polling place (18-16 for you left-brained types). In that sense, elections are … [Read more...]
Comment of the day: the real meaning of a Springfield casino
As you know, both Martha Coakley and Charlie Baker have floated the idea of authorizing a single casino in Springfield, even if the people vote in November to undo the casino law, because ... well, because Springfield voted for one. The … [Read more...]
Coakley Fails in Bid to Strip Homeowners of Their Rights
Governor Patrick understood the problems with Senate 1987 and refused to sign it. He reviewed this legislation which would have cut homeowners rights from the historic 20 years to sue to regain their home after it was surreptitiously … [Read more...]
A new video from the Berwick campaign- “Hero”
Even if you're supporting Coakley or Grossman, I would highly recommend this new video from the Berwick campaign! It's a great feel-good story that might just make your day :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BKQ055d7Dw … [Read more...]
Waltham News Endorses Sullivan for DA
The Waltham News endorsed Michael Sullivan in an editorial that focused mostly on acting DA Ryan's ongoing problems within her office and her failure to be honest with the public. Within the last two weeks, it’s happened again. A … [Read more...]
Occupy this.
A recent diary pointing to a DIG article about neophyte attempts at party politics has garnered a lot of attention on BMG. My first reaction to the piece was seething rage. Not at the snark, tho that was in abundance, but at the clear … [Read more...]