Lawrence O'Donnell laid on the Boston accent and dialect pretty thick with this Rewrite segment suggesting that a run for Governor would be more to Scott Brown's liking and advantage that trying again for Senate.  I've thought he has a … [Read more...]

There is a petition (which I for one will not be signing as I prefer Barney Frank) calling for Governor Patrick to appoint Marisa DeFranco as interim US Senator.  I strongly object to the way that petition initiator described the … [Read more...]

I attended Senator Warren's mock swearing-in re-enactment today at RCC.  The oath was administered by her friend and former colleague Justice Elena Kagan.  Sheriff Cabral, Governor Patrick, and Senator Kerry were among those who made … [Read more...]

According to MaddowBlog, the White House will play a role in helping elect a Democrat to John Kerry's Senate seat.  They realized too late last time that our nominee was in trouble and don't want to repeat that mistake.  Since the seat is … [Read more...]

Politico is reporting that Ben Affleck will be meeting with Senators to discuss violence in the Congo.  His name has been floated and apparently the best he can say is, "That's not what I'm here to talk about."  Personally, I'm not a fan of … [Read more...]

I for one most definitely am not!  There has as we all know been speculation lately that Senator Kerry might get a cabinet appointment, either State or Defense.  It seems that Susan Rice may actually be the President's preference for State, … [Read more...]

I've been following, mostly via MSNBC, efforts in some states to make voting less convenient by cutting back on early voting hours.  The footage shows long lines which have even occurred on Election Day itself.  The MSNBC crowd is outraged … [Read more...]

Former US Senator and 1972 presidential nominee George McGovern died today at the age of 90.  Massachusetts was the only state (plus DC) to vote for him, which when Watergate blew open gave rise to the bumper stickers saying, "Don't blame … [Read more...]

The Huffington Post, citing AP, is reporting the passing of former US Senator Arlen Specter (R/D-PA) today at the age of 82 from complications relating to non-Hodgkins lymphoma.  He was unfortunately among the last of a certain kind of … [Read more...]

At least the mailing I received today is the first I'm hearing this one.  The mailing is paid for by America 360 Committee, which according to Open Secrets has only spent money on this race and has its office in DC.  Only one donor of more … [Read more...]