Yet another forum to which all the Secretary of State candidates were invited, yet another appearance by John Bonifaz, yet another no-show by Bill Galvin.How disappointing. How very afraid Galvin must be of having to defend his record … [Read more...]
Bonifaz getting some traction
I wouldn't exactly call it a tidal wave ... but the New Bedford Standard-Times, the Phoenix, the Rev. Jesse Jackson - and, of course, Blue Mass. Group! Not bad.There'll be more in the coming days, no doubt. … [Read more...]
John Bonifaz for Secretary of State
Galvin did some good things earlier in his time in office (like getting rid of punch card ballots), but lately he seems to have lost his way. The fact that there are four different voting rights investigations ongoing in Massachusetts … [Read more...]
BMG interviews John Bonifaz
Bob and I (Charley was unavailable) just spent over an hour in a very interesting and wide-ranging conversation with John Bonifaz. We talked about elections, both in general and specifically about the four pending Justice Department … [Read more...]
John Bonifaz Convention Video and Speech
After the video played, Bonifaz appealed to delegates to put him on the primary ballot, with this speech:There are several more videos of Bonifaz on my YouTube Bonifaz playlist, including one by a videographer who went to Ohio after the … [Read more...]
Bonifaz announces two new additions
First, hearty congratulations to John Bonifaz and his wife Lissa on the birth of their first child! Marisol was born on Labor Day (ah, precious irony), and all are reportedly doing well.Second, Bonifaz is showing some strength outside … [Read more...]
Galvin/Bonifaz dust-up over debates hits the Sunday Globe front page
It's below the fold, but there's a photograph. On the front page of today's Globe, readers saw the following:Running after a little respectPolitical newcomer seeks to unseat GalvinBy Yvonne Abraham, Globe StaffMEDFORD -- The ornate … [Read more...]
Emails show that Medford organizers believed Galvin was confirmed for Wednesday evening’s forum
BMG News has learned that, at least as far as the organizers of the candidate forum in Medford on Wednesday night were concerned, Secretary of State Galvin was confirmed to attend.John Bonifaz's campaign manager, Juan Martinez, made the … [Read more...]
Galvin no-shows in Worcester. Blogger moves toward Bonifaz.
Following on the heels of his no-show in Medford, Secretary of State Bill Galvin did not appear at a forum in Worcester last night. My understanding (which may be wrong - feel free to correct) is that Galvin had not actually committed … [Read more...]
Galvin a no-show at Medford forum. Weak.
SHNS reports that Bill Galvin no-showed at what was supposed to be a quasi-debate between him and Secretary of State candidate John Bonifaz. Reportedly, Galvin begged off at the last minute because he was "stuck in New Bedford."I'll … [Read more...]