The "Christy Mihos for Governor" website is live: www.christy2006.com. There's not much up there yet - just a long-winded message from Mihos spouting generalities about why he's running - but he does promise to post some of the "many … [Read more...]
A health care compromise
OK, here's how to pass a health care bill.1. Individual mandate: kill it. It's philosophically objectionable, logistically unmanageable, and won't do that much good. Plus, as Charley points out, people don't like it.2. Employer … [Read more...]
Cheney shooting story suddenly gets a lot less funny
Wire services are reporting that Harry Whittington, who was shot by Vice President Cheney on a hunting trip, has suffered a heart attack, apparently because some of the birdshot that remains in his body migrated close to his heart. He … [Read more...]
Middlesex DA: some Festa backers moving to Leone
A hat tip to Under the Golden Dome, which noted this Lowell Sun article reporting some interesting movement in the Middlesex DA race following Mike Festa's withdrawal:Leone said Festa's departure does not change his message, but he has … [Read more...]
Gabrieli thinking about running for Governor?
Jilted by Tom Reilly at the proverbial altar, Chris Gabrieli may now be considering setting up his own wedding chapel. (Hey, it's late - if you can come up with a better metaphor, go for it!)Anyway, the Herald is reporting that … [Read more...]
Overheard on the Channel 4 news
Channel 4 had a story on the 11:00 news about Bush administration Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, who has criticized Britney Spears for driving with her baby on her lap instead of safely ensconced in a child seat.Whereupon anchorman … [Read more...]
On fake sports
Which of the following popular Olympic sporting events is not like the others: A. Downhill skiing B. Halfpipe (freestyle skiing) C. Luge D. Speed skating The correct answer is B, the halfpipe. Why? Because it's not a … [Read more...]
Weekly traffic report
Apologies for posting this late - I, along with the rest of the traveling public, was stranded in New York City over the weekend and didn't have my laptop along for the ride.Traffic continues to surge, even though there were fewer huge … [Read more...]
Woodlief: Patrick the current favorite to win Governor’s race
In a somewhat surprising move, the Herald's astute political columnist Wayne Woodlief has given Deval Patrick the early edge to win both the Democratic primary and the general election. From Woodlief's column (reg. req'd):So here are … [Read more...]
Healey’s kickoff speech
Adam Reilly has helpfully posted the full text of Kerry Healey's speech at the official kickoff for her campaign for Governor.My take: nicely packaged Republican rubbish. It's an excellent example of the fallacy that Republicans have … [Read more...]
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