First the big news - Ted Cruz has suspended his campaign tonight after placing a distant second. Trump victory called at poll close. Kasich down around 10%, but he pulled out on agreement with Cruz. He plans to continue, however. The … [Read more...]
Archives for May 3, 2016
It’s getting harder and harder for me to mock the Republicans as the Party of the Rich.
Ask most Democrats and they will tell you, as their leaders tell them, the cure for America's growing wealth disparity is more job training and education. Even my guy, Bernie Sanders, plays this card. He's wrong. They are wrong. The … [Read more...]
GOP Wrestlemania — today’s episode
Various sources today report yet another round of childish personal attacks, insults, and name calling from today's GOP "Wrestlemania" show. The excerpt that struck me is this: ... Earlier Tuesday, Trump had criticized Rafael Cruz, … [Read more...]
May BMG Stammtisch — tomorrow!
The Saloon May day, only a few days late. Come, enjoy some libations, and talk politics. Or just enjoy libations and sustenance. Our now-regular monthly BMG Stammtisch will happen tomorrow — 4-May — at The Saloon in Davis Square at … [Read more...]
DPPC and other programs for the developmentally disabled to get little or no increases next year
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blogsite) Last week’s House budget debate on the Fiscal 2017 state budget showed just how little, in the way of funding increases, programs for the developmentally disabled will get next year. In that … [Read more...]
Voter Turnout and the Sanders Campaign
One thing that has presented itself during the primary and the discussion of delegates is the talk of disenfranchised voters and closed primary rules. I think this is important and that we as Democrats should push to provide voters better … [Read more...]