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...]
Comparative Health Care
The Kaiser Foundation provides the following useful summary of a recent LA Times round-up of the various approaches being taken on health care:Democratic proposals in several states are aimed at "stabilizing and expanding group-based … [Read more...]
Russ Is On The Right Track
Next I would like to challenge the premise that somehow this move is bad politically. Yes, the national party is up and arms and yes most of the pundits seem to be scratching their heads but they don't speak for the people. … [Read more...]
State House News: DiMasi and Trav provide look into health care compromise
So apparently we're going ahead with this "reform." Below is what State House News has up on it now. It says "Story Developing" which means there'll be more later.With nearly all the controversial matters agreed upon, lawmakers … [Read more...]
Still think ANWR drilling is a good idea?
Certainly this little incident is not good PR for the folks who support oil drilling in ANWR, including our good friend Sen. Don Young. Perhaps we shouldn't be too surprised that it's been given the "hush-hush" treatment?Speaking of Sen. … [Read more...]
The Cape Cod Today Ad in this blog appears to be
Ed. note: I have edited this post to correct an important inaccuracy, namely, that the Cape Cod Times placed the ad. It did not - as far as I can tell, the Cape Cod Times has nothing to do with Cape Cod Today, the entity that placed … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Mike Festa to endorse Gerry Leone for Middlesex DA
Rep. Mike Festa (D-Melrose) will announce tomorrow (Wednesday) that he is endorsing Gerry Leone for Middlesex County District Attorney, according to a source close to the Leone campaign. The source reports that Festa's announcement is … [Read more...]
Russ is right
Just to be on the record as saying that Russ Feingold is totally, absolutely right about the cool reception his censure resolution has gotten from Senate Dems:Iâm amazed at Democrats, cowering with this presidentâs numbers so low.Let's … [Read more...]
The Best Things Come in Threes
Now, to the arguments I know will come: (1) the "there are 40% undecided argument" ... very true, but if you want to rely on Patrick winning the undecideds at a 70-30 clip, suit yourself, but thats not a position I would want to be in at … [Read more...]