First Lady Barbara Bush, one of only two women in history to be both a wife and mother of Presidents passed away today at the age of 92. She had recently opted not to seek further medical treatment. She and George HW hold the record for … [Read more...]
March For Our Lives open thread
I did not attend myself, but I'm curious as to the impressions of others. Did you attend one of these events? If so which one and what did you see and hear? If you watched the DC event on TV what stuck out to you? … [Read more...]
Shakeups in Merrimack Valley’s Beacon Hill Delegation
State Sen. Eileen Donoghue is considered a leading candidate to be the next City Manager of Lowell. Union lobbyist John Drinkwater is already circulating papers. Current City Councilor Rodney Elliot and former City Councilor Bill Martin … [Read more...]
Cabinet Shakeup: Tillerson out as Secretary of State
Donald Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson this morning and plans to nominate CIA Director Mike Pompeo to take his place. Meanwhile Pompeo's deputy Gina Hapsel will be nominated to lead the CIA and would be the first woman to hold … [Read more...]
A couple of DSC items
Our meeting Thursday night was pretty routine and there were just a couple of items that might be of more general interest. There are openings for two college men, two college women, and two affirmative action men. Those interested should … [Read more...]
CD3 Candidates Meet in Hudson
Last night, 13 of the 14 candidates to succeed Niki Tsongas participated in a well attended forum hosted by the Hudson, Maynard, and Marlborough Democratic Committees. Lots of good questions with a noticeable range of preparation for and … [Read more...]
It’s Caucus Season!
Once again as the calendar turns to February it is time for your local Democratic caucus, this time within a narrower window. Here's a primer for anyone who might be new to the process. PART I – THE LOCAL CAUCUS Purpose – to elect … [Read more...]
Kerry for President?
Apparently our former Senator and Secretary of State is considering one more try at the top job. While there is no doubt he would be among the most qualified I confess I'm having a bit of difficulty coming up with a rationale for a 2020 … [Read more...]
One more statewide primary?
This past Monday was the deadline to inform the state party chair of one's intent to be candidate for statewide office at June's convention. Getting his letter in right under the wire was former Lowell Mayor (plan E) Patrick Murphy, who is … [Read more...]
Kennedy to deliver SOTU response
I can't bring myself to watch a State of the Union from 45, and I've always had mixed feelings about the tradition of an opposition response, but this year the latter will be presented by our own Congressman Joe Kennedy. … [Read more...]
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