Irrespective of how well Bernie Sanders does in Iowa and New Hampshire, his campaign has nowhere near the critical mass of black support he will need for nomination. From HuffPollster: The most recent South Carolina poll was … [Read more...]
Archives for September 10, 2015
Do the Democrats Really need a White Knight?
I am getting concerned that I keep seeing articles like this one in the Times, whispering about 'major Democrats' trying to recruit 'a white Knight' to save the party from a 'disaster'. I wonder if Democrats are really still used to … [Read more...]
Donald Trump isn’t just leading the Republican race – he’s defining it
Another poll out today shows Donald Trump not just up, but way up, in the Republican primary race. If you're keeping score at home, CNN's new poll has Donald Trump at 32%, Ben Carson at 19%, and everyone else under 10% (Jeb! leads that … [Read more...]
Walsh re-ups
Globe: Mayor Martin J. Walsh said Wednesday night he will seek reelection to a second term in 2017, and he would not rule out a run for higher office. Walsh enjoys high approval ratings and has said he hoped to serve at least two … [Read more...]
Otis Voters Approve Windmill, Reject Scare Tactics
Massachusetts voters delivered the latest in a long string of victories for local wind energy yesterday, this time in Otis, as Mary Serreze reports for the Springfield Republican: Voters in this Berkshire County town have approved … [Read more...]