I am amazed that in spite of all the doubt currently surrounding Don’s chances of winning tomorrow, he is still so optimistic. In a way, it shouldn't be surprising. Throughout his campaign, Don has taken the bold, progressive stances on … [Read more...]
Archives for September 8, 2014
My endorsement for Secretary: Blank
Secretary of State (technically Secretary of the Commonwealth) is an uncontested primary. Bill Galvin will surely win, since nobody is running against him. Which is a shame, because he doesn't deserve it. Remember the last time Galvin … [Read more...]
My vote goes to:
In the contested races - Coakley, Lake, Healey, and Goldberg. Yours? … [Read more...]
In Support of Warren Tolman for Attorney General
It was about nine years ago when I met with Warren Tolman the first time. I had just started a tiny little political blog and he was my first real interview of a Massachusetts political figure. He could not have been more supportive … [Read more...]
Issue That MAtter
Stop and ask yourself this: Do I know who will be the next Governor of Massachusetts? Do I know the issues on the ballot? Is there some way to see all the information without the polls and debate banter back and forth? If you have … [Read more...]
The Progressive Case for Steve Grossman: Another Voice
JimC posted a short time ago with The Progressive Case for Steve Grossman. I was working on a similar piece and, in addition to seconding everything JimC said, I offer it now. Over the past few years I’ve had the chance to get to know Steve … [Read more...]
The Progressive Case for Steve Grossman
Crunch time, undecideds! The case I would like to make, and tried to make back in July, goes something like this: Progressive politics is a slow grind, and commitment to progressive values means commitment to their only hope for … [Read more...]
The Boston Globe Is Right To Want More From Our Next Lieutenant Governor
I'm thrilled to announce that The Boston Globe endorsed my candidacy for Lieutenant Governor a few days ago, declaring me "the strongest candidate... [with] an entirely different and more ambitious vision for the job, a keener understanding … [Read more...]
Check Out the Just Released Ray Rice Elevator Knock-Out Video Which Cost Him 2 Games. The NFL Has No Morals
The entire Ray Rice elevator knockout video has finally been released. It's very disturbing. What's more than disturbing is the fact that the NFL gave Ray a 2 game suspension for this. This is the same league that suspended a guy a year for … [Read more...]