State Ethics Commission proposes new conflict parameters … [Read more...]
Rule change for next convention?
I read on MassLive that the party is considering offering candidates two chances to get 15% of the convention delegates in order to make the primary ballot. My first thought is that the system is fine as it is -- I'm not interested in a … [Read more...]
Nate Silver has weighed in.
FiveThirtyEight … [Read more...]
Stephen Crosby
I'm interested in what this group thinks about the Governor's appointment as Gaming Commission Chair. … [Read more...]
Holyoke’s new era
It's a whole new Paper City as Holyoke overwhelmingly voted in 22-year-old Alex Morse. Watch for national attention on this victory. I'm proud to say that I've been a Morse supporter for over a year and he ran a clean, smart, grassroots … [Read more...]
Getting back to collective bargaining in MA
I'm deeply concerned about the House's stripping of collective bargaining over some aspects of municipal health care plans. I'm also deeply concerned about labor's dependence on legislative actions, be it here, in Wisconsin, or at the … [Read more...]
Tax Cut Deal = Beautiful Ideological Framework
Think about it this way. The Democrats fought for - and will probably win - unemployment benefits, tax cuts for the poor and middle class, and tax breaks for small businesses. The Republicans fought for -- wait for it -- tax cuts for … [Read more...]
Rahm Emanuel leaving the White House?
ABC News is reporting that he is exploring a run for mayor of Chicago. I'm not sure I'm sorry to see him go. What do BMG folks think? … [Read more...]
a little corny, I admit
but inspired by true emotion, I actually wrote an email to the White House tonight: Dear Mr. President: I was brought to tears by the national news this evening. I am fortunate enough to not to have been directly affected by 9/11/01. … [Read more...]
Congratulations to SEIU!
I'll be curious to watch how SEIU's role in national politics develops under new president Mary Kay Henry. From a distance, I'm impressed with Henry's background and her insurgent run for the union presidency backed by California … [Read more...]