This is really a question for our hosts, the other active lefty bloggers and for the Mass Democratic Party:Will bloggers have a dedicated space at the Convention from which to blog? I remember bloggers getting space at the 2004 … [Read more...]
Goldberg Puts in $1 Million Dollars
I mean, you have the two clear leaders in the race - Silbert and Murray - out there pounding the pavement, working it hard, raising money, while Goldberg has been trying to raise money, but has been spending more than she raised for … [Read more...]
The LG Money Race: Silbert Wows in January
The top fundraising story of January 2006 in the LG's race is a tossup: does Silbert's amazing month win, or does Murray's letdown get the nod? I don't know, but the folks over at Silbert HQ must have been doing something right. … [Read more...]
Why 15%?
I know this has been argued ad nauseum within the party over the years, but I have been thinking about it a fair bit after this weekend.Do we want that kind of situation this year in the LG's race? Do we want there to be attempts to … [Read more...]
Where’s Deb Goldberg?
Deb Goldberg has been conspicuously absent from the discussions going on recently and her campaign expressly declined to comment for any of the newspaper or NECN stories that have run in recent days.What gives? Or am I reading too … [Read more...]
What Kind of Candidate Should Democrats Nominate?
Harshbarger and O'Brien had constituencies working for them, but still couldn't pull it off, losing the suburban voters who are not fans AT ALL of political machines. O'Brien in particular was really hurt by this when Romney slammed … [Read more...]
Winners and Losers
3. Neutral: Deb Goldberg: her announcement got overshadowed, and wasn't present in any of the chatter regarding the impact of the potential pairing.4. Loser/Winner: Tim Murray: appeared shrill and childish with his rant storming … [Read more...]
Well, It’s Official – POLL and Reilly/Gabrieli is ON
1. Murray will run for Worcester DA (an easy win, I would think).2. Response to Gabrieli will be, ahem, underwhelming. He'll end up having to fight to win the convention, but will get his 15%.3. Patrick will pick … [Read more...]
Lt. Gov. Race – Let’s Chill
Let's face it: either Silbert or Murray would complement either Gov. candidate. Murray would be good because he's more seasoned politically and has a decent record, Silbert is good because of her experience in job creation, her story … [Read more...]