For those of us closely following the Middlesex DA's race, there's been a lot of recent discussion about where the candidates stand on the death penalty. I wish I had a link (help please!), but I've heard that Leone is now saying that he is … [Read more...]
Big Dig’s “Brownie”?
Bush recently picked former Dig manager Richard Capka to head the federal highway department. Thank God, Kerry blocked it.In the article, Sen. Kerry asks the Bush administration why they would appoint the (Michael) "Brownie" of highway … [Read more...]
Reilly announces new crime plan initiative to protect Children
Two weeks ago Reilly launched his first real issues statement on education. His web site provides in detail his second issues statement outlining a new children's crime initiative. For those who have been complaining about lack … [Read more...]
Worldwide Political Failure
They had a lot to say, but it all came down to this consensus: The United States had forfeited its right to report on abuses committed by others by committing its own, failing to correct them, and then holding no one in authority … [Read more...]
Health Care: All over but the spinning?
John McDonough has a really interesting post on the motivations and machinations of the major players in the health care negotiations, including Our Guv's "attempt" to ditch the employer assessment. I hear that he will now attempt to … [Read more...]
Gay Marriage supported by 58% in MA
In the comments regarding this Merrimack College poll, Wayne points to the support for gay marriage among MA residents. It pretty much squares with the Boston Globe poll from a year ago, which showed 56% support.Sometimes our … [Read more...]
A Different LG Perspective
I confess to being surprised by the fervor of so much of the commentary on this site regarding the LG race. I know almost nothing about the four candidates. Since the LG job has few responsibilities, and since the likelihood of any one of … [Read more...]
Prediction Markets
From the comments of TAPPED comes the suggestion to go long on Feingold in the prediction markets. Has anyone here? Does anyone trade in these markets? Should we pool some funds to go short on Romney? … [Read more...]