This is something I have been pondering for awhile, but the currently active thread that began with a proposal to eliminate caucuses and the discussion that has generated finally prompted me to diary some of my thoughts about the role of … [Read more...]

That was the title, or at least oft-repeated line, of the theme song for Deval Patrick's 2006 campaign.  Today, I know how the Governor himself can answer that question.  He has had plenty of accomplishments.  I was recruited to the … [Read more...]

At a parade on Friday, Dr. Berwick briefly switched from candidate back to M. D. to assist a woman who had passed out along a parade route.  This article does not appear to say which town.  He was flagged down by spectators and stayed with … [Read more...]

Word has quickly spread that SCOTUS ruled for Hobby Lobby and also against certain unions collecting representation fees from non-members who nevertheless benefit from union negotiations.  Both rulings from what I understand are "narrowly … [Read more...]

I attended a training last night presented by OCPF and came away thinking that some of our laws, especially if strictly interpreted, are ridiculous in the extreme.  Most of the prohibitions are absolute with precious few exemptions, but in … [Read more...]

MSNBC is reporting that Ted Kennedy, Jr. will seek a seat in the CT State Senate.  The only other "Kennedy" I can think of to serve in a state legislature is Mark Shriver, son of Eunice Kennedy, who served in the MD House of Delegates. … [Read more...]

There are some recent developments that have added to the number of open seats so I just wanted to start a thread for a roll call of those.  Here are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. Stephen Brewer - WHHM, announced … [Read more...]

The Associated Press is reporting (via the Herald) that Mark Fisher just missed a spot on the ballot to be the conservative, "full-platform" as he calls himself, candidate challenging presumptive nominee Charlie Baker for the Corner … [Read more...]

Sunday was the last day to hold caucuses and our most recent diary about them is quite aways down the list now.  I invite you all to post in the comments what you observed in the last week of caucuses and offer any predictions, insight, or … [Read more...]

As you may know, recently General Motors hired a new CEO, one of what is still the precious few women to achieve such a status especially in a corporation that large.  Though I believe I have read it is being somewhat rectified there was … [Read more...]