Yes, I know. After a short hiatus you expect some pithy insight into the governor's race, casinos, and so on. But I gotta tell you, I have nothing. Nothing at all. I'm voting for Martha. Will she win? I dunno. Can we trust the polls? I … [Read more...]
Archives for October 23, 2014
If you work for the state, that globe poll
Is bad news....If you recall, back in 2010, Baker vowed to cut 5,000 state employees. … [Read more...]
The Case for YES on 3 (to Repeal the Casino Deal)
Here's an animation that sums it up: http://youtu.be/L5GpqOH2neA … [Read more...]
Families Against Mandatory Minimums releases survey of MA candidates’ views on drug sentencing laws
Yesterday, the nonprofit group Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) released the results of a survey that asked MA candidates their views on drug sentencing laws. Criminal justice reform is an important issue so I encourage everyone … [Read more...]
Despite the rain – A Day to Celebrate at Fenway
Today Governor Patrick will be joined by legislative leaders and scores of families and advocates as he signs three pieces of legislation that greatly improve the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. And why … [Read more...]
Wonk Post: MA Governor Polling Aggregate
From HuffPo/Pollster: HuffPost Model Estimate Charlie Baker 45.5% Martha Coakley 44.6% Undecided 9.9% CONFIDENCE OF WIN The probability that Baker will beat Coakley is 51%. … [Read more...]
BMG’s ballot question endorsements: No, Yes, Yes, Yes
It's that time of year again, when everyone from newspaper editors to neighbors to your cranky uncle is telling you how to vote on November's ballot. Herewith, your humble editors' submission with respect to the four statewide ballot … [Read more...]
Good thing Scott Brown wasn’t there.
No one has any issues with this Joan Vennochi story slamming Sen … [Read more...]
NEWS FLASH: It’s a close race.
... and the smug, lazy national media had the stories written a year ago. "Smug", "lazy" -- you think I'm being harsh? How about "Martha Chokeley" from Tiger Beat on the Potomac? This tendentious drool from the WaPo? No wonder keen observer … [Read more...]