Let's take a magical journey into Hypothetical Land (cue wind chime sound...):Massachusetts Governor ToMittDev PatReilHealNey announced a proposal that would increase health care costs by 41% by the year 2009. In addition, he/she proposed … [Read more...]
Muddy ol’ Mitt
Mitt continues to kick up dirt as he veers right:Governor Mitt Romney yesterday endorsed a grass-roots effort to pass aconstitutional ban on same-sex marriage in Massachusetts in 2008,abandoning his support for what he called a … [Read more...]
Patrick’s coming test of leadership
As usual, sco nails it on Deval Patrick's next hurdle:... I think Patrick could appeal to independents as much as, if notmore than, Reilly. (...) but at some point all thattalk is going to have to turn to action -- even if it's just … [Read more...]
“We all have another move.”
More clearing out of my backlog of things I wanted to comment on ... the backblog, if you will:Frederick Clarkson points us to the Commencement address at Oberlin College by William Schultz, class of '71 and Executive Director of Amnesty … [Read more...]
The best defense is a good offense, pt II: UK Style
I've been meaning to blog this for weeks now, and in the midst of the Dean discussion, there's no time like the present. So here it is: Zack Exley of MoveOn.org wrote about how Labour's political aggressiveness keeps winning elections -- … [Read more...]
Howard Dean: Best defense is a good offense
Here's a comment I posted on Kos:Dean's big weaknessIreally like Dean. Overall, I think his strategy of "the best defense isa good offense" is absolutely right on. But he needs to get smarterwhen it comes to religion -- and that … [Read more...]
On honest hyperbole
In recent weeks, we've seen Howard Dean cause some consternation from those on the establishment wing of the Democratic party with some tart remarks, first about Tom DeLay (''[he] ought to go back to Houston where he can serve his jail … [Read more...]
Health care at the State House: Standing Room Only
Yesterday was a terrific day on Beacon Hill: 1,000+ citizens showed up to witness for the right and ability to see a doctor when you're sick, and showed that they are ready to lead on this issue. Unfortunately, I was only at the hearings … [Read more...]
Who’s Left in Lowell? Good neighbors.
This is just a cool, cool story, and one with a personal angle for us at the 'Group. Lynne of Left in Lowell (and a frequent commenter here and on the other MA blogs) decided to take on Fred Phelps and the gay-hating nutjobs who went up to … [Read more...]
REMINDER: Health Care hearing tomorrow 6/8 at the State House
Here's our chance to take some leadership on the issue of health care in our state: Tomorrow is the hearing for the Health Care Access and Affordability Act at the State House. 1,000+ people are expected to come: even if you're just a warm … [Read more...]
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