Redrawing the Massachusetts State Senate
A couple of weeks ago, MerrimackMan (MM) over at RMG posted some ideas for the redistricting committee to consider when redrawing the State Senate lines this year. I had already been hard at work on drawing my own maps, and since they … [Read more...]
Shouldn’t Boston have to share the 2 1/2 pain?
In my own hometown of Brockton we had three overrides on the ballot in '08 (all three failed), and then had to lay off more than 400 teachers last week. Sadly, we don't have hundreds of thousands hidden away in other accounts, let … [Read more...]
Eileen Donoghue picks up endorsements already in race to replace Panagiotakos
(Cross-posted from MassBeacon.com) Former Lowell Mayor and City Councilor Eileen Donoghue snagged three endorsements today from Lowell politicos in her quest to replace State Senator Steve Panagiotakos. Her nascent campaign was endorsed by … [Read more...]
Steve Grossman, Democratic candidate for Treasurer, joins the Sacred Codcast
Tune in to the Sacred Codcast tomorrow when my guests will include State Rep. Richard Ross, a candidate for State Senate; State Rep. Karyn Polito, a Republican candidate for Treasurer, and State Reps. Matt Patrick and Tom Stanley, who are … [Read more...]
What happens if Delahunt retires? (Crossposted from MassBeacon.com)
The Globe mentions Senate President Therese Murray as a potential candidate, and I could definitely see her making the jump. She represents a good chunk of the district, has served in the State Senate for nearly 20 years, and her time … [Read more...]