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Senator Kennedy: A Champion for Immigrant Rights

May 21, 2008 By Alex W.

The list is impressive and clearly incomplete. Looking to today and the recent immigration reform battles, Kennedy was essential in working with stopped-clock Republicans like Bush and McCain to form a real positive reform, and kept … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: immigrant-rights, immigration, ted-kennedy

Bill Richardson endorses Barack Obama

March 21, 2008 By Alex W.

Great endorsement pick up for Obama! I haven't seen any one post it here yet but I saw it first at Blue Hampshire but there's more at the NYT and Bill Richardson's letter to his supporters is up at this Obama blog … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: barack-obama, bill-richardson

Why John McCain Should Drop Out

March 7, 2008 By Alex W.

I think should John McCain should drop out of the race now: 1) Delegates: he hasn't won any pledged delegates to the Democratic Convention, and his only superdelegate has been asked to leave, so he has to no chance of getting the Democratic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2008, john-mccain

What is the enforcement mechanism?

February 3, 2008 By Alex W.

... Hillary Clinton says she favors mandates, but isn't sure there should be a penalty for noncompliance. Barack Obama favors an immediate mandate for children, but doesn't include one for adults. He says he's willing to revisit the issue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: abc-news, health-care, hillary-clinton, robert-reich

Obama calls for peace in Kenya

January 2, 2008 By Alex W.

"Despite irregularities in the vote tabulation, now is not the time to throw that strong democracy away," Obama said, one day before a contest in Iowa launches the state-by-state nominating contests in the 2008 White House race. "Now is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: kenya, kibaki, obama, odinga, peace

Former Sen. Bob Kerrey endorses Clinton, praises Obama

December 17, 2007 By Alex W.

from the Washington Post After the event, he mused about her chief competitor, Sen. Barack Obama. "The fact that he's African American is a big deal. I do expect and hope that Hillary is the nominee of the party. But I hope he's used in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2008, barack-obama, bob-kerrey, hillary-clinton

Rudy’s right: “Illegal Immigration” not a crime

September 10, 2007 By Alex W.

"I was U.S. attorney in the Southern district of New York," he said. "So believe me, I know this. In fact, when you throw an immigrant out of the country, it's not a criminal proceeding. It's a civil proceeding."Illegal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: giuliani, immigration, national, romney

Alberto Gonzales to Resign

August 27, 2007 By Alex W.

That's all I know right now. Editors are free to edit and add information.Here's a link to CNN's not much more info http://www.cnn.com/2... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: alberto-gonzales, attorney-general, national, resignation

ABC News Iowa Debate (open thread)

August 19, 2007 By Alex W.

I'm watching the ABC debate right now. Anyone want to discuss? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: debate, democrat, national, president-2008

The Amazing Frozen Horserace

June 12, 2007 By Alex W.

The question was worded:"What if the primary or caucus in your state was narrowed down to Hillary Rodham Clinton, John Edwards and Barack Obama? Regardless of your choice for president, if the election were being held today for whom would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: democratic-primary, election-2008, poll

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OTR: Diana DiZoglio discusses potential retaliation from Mass. Legislature over audit https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/otr-diana-dizoglio-discusses-potential-retaliation-from-mass-legislature-over-audit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter @masspolicy #MApoli #Massachusetts

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Mass. Conservatives Win Big in Second MassGOP Caucus: Crush Baker 2.0/Establishment Candidate https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mass-conservatives-win-big-in-second-massgop-caucus-crush-baker-2-0-establishment-candidate/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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A huge pleasure to join @RepDylan as he launched the #Massachusetts Friends of UK Legislative Caucus at the home of the @FCDOPeterAbbott. It was wonderful to talk about how we can collaborate to benefit constituents and deepen long-standing ties! #mapoli

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theaaholcomb Thea Holcomb @theaaholcomb ·
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If you're familiar with #mapoli I have questions for you!

My intern is applying for an internship there - obvs I'm thrilled. 😊 What should she know about how the MA legislature is staffed? What other essential knowledge would you pass along?

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Mounting evidence that the citizens of MA are over taxed https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mounting-evidence-that-the-citizens-of-ma-are-over-taxed/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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It's April in #mapoli which means budget season is in full swing. The House will soon pitch a tax relief proposal alongside their 2024 fiscal plan.
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