In response to GOP attack ads over his censure proposal, Russ says:"I welcome their attempt to make a campaign issue of the question of whether there will be accountability for the president's breaking the law," he said. "They will remind … [Read more...]
Hillman … now Travaglini?
Well, this sounds bad, too:Months before he helped pass tougher OUI laws on Beacon Hill, Senate President Robert E. Travaglini intervened on behalf of a convicted drunken driver and habitual traffic offender who allegedly lied about being a … [Read more...]
Pombo: Defeat me, please
Now here's a quote for you, from environment-hating Republican Representative Richard Pombo of California:"There's got to be something that you're willing to lose your election over and for a lot of these guys there isn't. Whichever way the … [Read more...]
Poll: Reilly well ahead of Patrick 50-27
... "among potential Democratic primary voters." Not sure I know what "potential voters" means, but there are the numbers. (Survey of 400 MA folks, +/-4.8%.) Patrick was down by 40% in the last SHNS poll, so it's actually positive news for … [Read more...]
It’s wind, nukes, or coal. Take your pick.
A Globe article today on meeting the area's power needs presents us with a stark choice:Facing a worsening crunch in the supply of electricity, soaring prices, and rolling blackouts, top New England utility officials are thinking about some … [Read more...]
Iraq: We need a flip-flopper
President Bush is doing the hard, hard work of trying to convince the American people that Iraq is doing pretty well; that even though there are hardships, we must prevail; that the <a … [Read more...]
The Convention, Gab500 and Jell-O
So, there's speculation here and apparently elsewhere that Gabrieli's run has an outside chance of keeping Tom Reilly off the ballot entirely, by depriving him of the 15% of delegates at the convention. Well, that would be shocking, but if … [Read more...]
Where’s Labor?
You know, these Koufax Awards are great for exposing us to other state blogs, and Bluegrass Report from Kentucky is A. wiping the floor with us and everyone else at the awards (go vote for us!), and B. a really good blog in an interesting … [Read more...]
Candidates, please read this.
Taegan Goddard has a simple, pithy little post by Mark Montini about what to emphasize when campaigning:There are two reasons people run for office. The first is to be somebody. The second is to do something. Voters have an uncanny knack … [Read more...]
Maybe the most irrelevant post you’ll ever read.
Our ex-governor Mitt Romney has a low approval rating: 42% approve of the job he's doing; 52% disapprove.I know, I know: yawn. The difference it makes is for the legacy of the MA GOP. I can't imagine how you'd say that he leaves it in … [Read more...]
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