The press release put out by the "South Boston Allied War Veterans Council" - the outfit that operates the (in)famous South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade - is an amazing thing.  I'm reprinting it here, in full, without editing.  I have … [Read more...]

Forgot to post these yesterday: in the Middlesex 5th Senate district (to replace Katherine Clark), Jason Lewis (43%) is the Democratic nominee, easily beating Chris Fallon (35%) and Anthony Guardia (22%).  I think there's some Republican … [Read more...]

It's unusual that declarative statements by candidates for a major office like Governor are open to the charge of being demonstrably false, but that seems to be where we are with the results of the Democratic caucuses.  Consider: Don … [Read more...]

According to a press release from Don Berwick's gubernatorial campaign, he's got the delegates he needs to secure a spot on the primary ballot.  Email (no link): Coming off a strong final weekend of caucuses, Democratic gubernatorial … [Read more...]

As he was departing from last night's Republican Governors Association fundraiser - hilariously relocated at the last minute because of "unwanted attention from reporters" - presumed Republican nominee for Governor Charlie Baker had this to … [Read more...]

By way of disclosure, or just as an FYI, I'm herewith letting you know that I'm part of the legal team that is trying to get the casino repeal on the ballot this November.  As you probably know, the pro-repeal forces have already collected … [Read more...]

This from the Springfield Republican's write-up of tonight's debate in Northampton among the Democratic candidates for Governor.  As far as I can tell, the news from the debate is that Joe Avellone has pulled a Berwick on casinos: Avellone … [Read more...]

Pete Seeger was truly one of the greats.  He died Monday at age 94.  The NY Times posted this obituary, which is well worth a read. Seeger never stopped believing that music could change the world.  He called his banjo a "machine that … [Read more...]