Marty Walsh says he's tried to get info from Steve Wynn so they could figure out a mitigation plan for the traffic problem his casino will cause. He says they basically told him to go pound sand. Why? Probably because the only way Wynn's … [Read more...]
Archives for September 10, 2014
Martha Coakley’s Primary Night Speech
Remarks of Martha Coakley, Democratic Nominee for Governor Tuesday, September 9, 2014 (As prepared for delivery) Thank you. Thank you, Governor Patrick! First, I want to thank my husband, Tom. Tom has been right there with me … [Read more...]
Baker, Coakley Complete Near Sweep of Gateway Cities in Primary
Wednesday, September 10, 2014 http://www.massinc.org/INCSpot/Baker-Coakley-Complete-Near-Sweep-of-Gateway-Cities-in-Primary.aspx Mimicking much of the rest of the Commonwealth, Gateway Cities voted resoundingly to send Democrat … [Read more...]
Stop Buying and Wearing NFL Merchandise. Send The Message But Keep It Simple
It's all about the Benjamins folks. That's why the owners, led by Bob Kraft, support the head in the sand investigation of Ray Rice. Hit them where it counts. No more jerseys, hats, and team logo condoms. Nada. … [Read more...]
The Spoiler: Don’t Blame the Candidate, Blame the System
For those Berwick supporters banging their head against the wall over the Coakley win, realize that the election didn’t have to be this way. Right now in our electoral system, you only need a plurality to win. In a race with 3 candidates, a … [Read more...]
Steve Ultrino wins big in primary for State Rep (33rd Middlesex)
While there was certainly big news up ticket last night, there was also big news down ticket -- and the 33rd Middlesex State Rep race did not disappoint. Steve Ultrino, a true Democrat and a strong progressive, won a decisive victory in … [Read more...]
DNC: Baker “slashed jobs,” Chris Christie pay-to-play connection
The DNC offered its frame of the Governor's race in a press release last night from Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: Massachusetts Democrats have nominated Martha Coakley, who has demonstrated her ability and willingness to fight for … [Read more...]
Steve Ultrino Wins Big in 33rd Middlesex
I am very happy to report that the voters of the 33rd Middlesex (Malden) have elected City Councilor Steve Ultrino as the Democratic nominee for Rep. in General Court. Ultrino earned 58% of the vote (2253) and his opponent City Councilor … [Read more...]
Baker put out a new Ad today
Apparently he's bi-partisan because he said it, so there you go. Daughter "You're totally pro-choice and bipartisan" Charlie "Bipartisan leadership is what we need on Beacon Hill" See, bipartisan. Done. … [Read more...]
Primary Observations
So while the Globe and local TV is telling us what happened in races they hardly covered I found some interesting tidbits as the evening progressed: The Globe and Scott Lehigh tell me Coakley underperformed yet she got twice the number … [Read more...]