Today is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - January 27, 1756. By the time he died in 1791, only 35 years later, he had produced some of the best music ever composed by any human, and he had forever changed … [Read more...]
Reilly – Gabrieli: the rumors get hotter
The rumors noted most recently by our own melbourne have now been confirmed by Reilly campaign insiders whispering to the Globe: Tom Reilly is in serious talks with Chris Gabrieli about running as a Governor - Lieutenant Governor ticket, … [Read more...]
Kerry, Alito, and the filibuster that will not happen
So our junior Senator has decided that Samuel Alito absolutely must be filibustered - and has issued the call from his office in Washington, DC his home base of Boston a cushy economic summit in Switzerland (hey, it could have been worse - … [Read more...]
My cousin’s second letter from New Orleans
I talked to Red Cross representatives about bringing us the supplies we needed: all of the above. They said they could provide us with water, bleach and buckets. Later that day the representative called me back to say that we had been taken … [Read more...]
Conversation with Deb Goldberg
She contends that due to this, she has the most diverse experience among the LG candidates, and that of all of them she could "hit the ground running" as part of a team: "There's so much to do, you're going to need at least two people," she … [Read more...]
Not So Fast Fez – Middlesex DA Update
Let's talk executive experience via the following link. The referenced lawyer worked for Mike Festa.www.mass.gov/obcbbo/bd03-068.htmFesta once worked for F. Lee Bailey. Like this other guy, Bailey is disbarred.Any more tales of … [Read more...]
Dept. of Self-Congratulation
Wow. We got nominated for a Koufax Award (you know, for a lefty with a fastball) for Best State and Local Blog.Don't know who does the nominating, but thanks!UPDATE: Jeez, it was David. Whatever! … [Read more...]
Murray Endorsed by Many State House leaders
As of today, I believe that Tim Murray has been endorsed by 7 State Senators and 25 Representatives on Beacon Hill. These leaders represent several cities and towns in MA from Eastern, Central and Western MA. It is clear to me that Mayor … [Read more...]
Alito will be confirmed . . .
âFor today, the women of this Nation still retain the liberty to control their destinies. But the signs are evident and very ominous, and a chill wind blows.â -- Justice Harry Blackmun, New York Times, April 7, 1994 on the Webster … [Read more...]
Goldberg’s kickoff in front of State House impressive….I’m sold
Lieutenant Governor candidate Deb Goldberg made a very impressive campaign kick-off announcement today in front of the State House in Boston (even though the campaign's been going strong for months). I realize that this particular … [Read more...]