Whether the income tax should be immediately rolled back to 5% because that's what the voters asked for in 2000 raises important issues about the democratic process, and is a fair question to debate.However, it's time for Tom Reilly, Chris … [Read more...]
Archives for September 14, 2006
Charley Endorses Silbert
I just wanted to follow-up on Charley's I'll Take Silbert post below, in which he endorsed Andrea Silbert for Lieutenant Governor. I second everything he wrote -- including about Murray, whom I agree has much to recommend him. I have indeed … [Read more...]
Hey Healey, careful what you ask for
... because you might get it. Kerry Healey's now got ads out attacking Chris Gabrieli -- doubtless because they fear him the most in the general election. What other possible reason could there be for running ads against only one of the Dem … [Read more...]
Goldberg Takes Out Ad to Complain About Silbert Endorsement
Apparently Deb Goldberg has taken out a full page ad in today's Brookline Tab complaining about the Tab's failure to endorse her and instead endorse Andrea Silbert for Lieutenant Governor.Does anyone else find this hysterical?Now I have not … [Read more...]
Reilly’s Big Night
On a more nuts-and-bolts level, Reilly's populist pitch for the tax rollback issue was effective, particularly as his opponents debated whether a formula (Gabrieli) was better than following the Legislature's lead (sorry, but that is how … [Read more...]
I’ll take Andrea
All right, I've dithered on this for too long now, and last week's forum with Lieutenant Governor candidates Andrea Silbert and Tim Murray really didn't make the choice clear. But it's decision time. And I'm going with Silbert. This is my … [Read more...]
Gabrieli the only candidate “Cool and Calm” through both debates…
AG Tom Reilly's first debate was summed up nicely by the Boston Globe editorial cartoon the day after the first debate. Titled "The Big Dig?" it showed Gabrieli and Patrick looking on as Reilly dug himself into a hole with his attacks on … [Read more...]
Worcester Magazine endorses Patrick/Murray ticket…
here's the link...http://www.worcester... … [Read more...]
Who Doesn’t Want Change in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts is a curious anomaly. We enjoy a well-deserved national reputation as a place of progressive and enlightened ideas. We are known for our free thinking, open minded electorate. To most of the country we are the … [Read more...]
Time to Fight. With Poll
What the hell was Gabs remark about spending his $$$ on the campaign rather than a house? As Mitt Romney says, "very unbecoming". Plus a pinch of being out of touch. This wasn't a throw away line but rather the 'trick shot' he had been … [Read more...]