For what looks to be the final time on BMG, I want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for recent Democratic success. I am thankful to the editors for providing this forum for several years. I am thankful for the many of … [Read more...]
Regina Mortua Est – Rex Vivat!
You have probably heard by now that an absolute force of nature, Her Majesty Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, etc. passed away earlier today following a record-breaking 70 years on the throne. She presided over a transition from … [Read more...]
Primary Day is Upon Us!
It wouldn't be BMG without a primary day open thread so I figured I would start. One of my favorite political websites has taken a nothing-to-see-here attitude, but there are other contested races. For the statewide races my votes were … [Read more...]
AG Race Just Became Another Argument for Ranked Choice Voting
I'm not entirely sure why, with just a week to go and mail and early voting already started, but Quentin Palfrey announced today that he is suspending his campaign for Attorney General and has endorsed Andrea Campbell. Many, myself … [Read more...]
Happy Independence Day!
I think it was former BMG editor David Kravitz who would post this every year and I wanted the tradition to continue. Now more than any other point in our lifetime we must rededicate ourselves to the principles stated herein and yes, they … [Read more...]
Chang-Diaz Suspends Gubernatorial Candidacy
Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz announced today that she will no longer actively campaign for Governor, presumably after consulting relative poll numbers and bank accounts. She will instead promote what she calls "Courage Democrats" down ballot. I … [Read more...]
Results of the Democratic State Convention
Here are the results of the convention. Percentages rounded to the nearest whole. Anyone who received at least 15% will be on the primary ballot and anyone with more than 50% is considered the endorsed candidate. GOVERNOR Maura … [Read more...]
Political Signs in Newton
Just sharing this as a matter of interest. Martina Jackson is a very active member of the Democratic State Committee. … [Read more...]
Obituary for the Massachusetts Republican
This article was linked in one of my daily email news aggregators, and thought it would be of interest. It's Jon Keller, who does seem to pride himself on being a professional cynic at times. Plus he seems to assume that Dems will … [Read more...]
Warning from Progressive Policy Institute
I'm not going to add anything to this for now, but I think this article is worth the few minutes it takes to read and would welcome conversation. … [Read more...]
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