Remember the gubernatorial election in Washington state - the unbelievably close one that Republican Dino Rossi won in the first count, won in the machine recount, but then lost in the hand re-recount to Democrat Christine Gregoire? … [Read more...]
What a WHINER!
Conservative guru Grover Norquist, originator of the charming "get [the federal government] down to the size where we can drown it in the bathtub" quip, has gotten swept up in DeLayGate. Turns out Norquist was a little too … [Read more...]
New NY Times “public editor” chastises slow coverage of “Downing Street Memo”
The new "public editor" of the NY Times, Byron Calame, has concluded that the NYT was slow on the uptake regarding the "Downing Street Memo," a secret document containing minutes of a high-level intelligence meeting … [Read more...]
Medford still not sold on Green Line extension
There are a couple of articles worth perusing in today's Globe on the proposed Green Line extension. This one has a brief note from "Susan of West Medford" noting that West Medford already has easy access to the commuter … [Read more...]
Romney’s operation coming unhinged
Item: a deal through which Governor Mitt Romney might have been able to walk away from the stem cell debate with something like half a loaf (Sen. Pres. Travaglini was reportedly considering adopting two of Romney's proposed amendments to … [Read more...]
No new taxes, no more services
This thoughtful post on a Cape Cod town's rejection of a Prop. 2-1/2 override is well worth a read. The stakes were pretty high - the failure of the override will mean that town employees will lose their jobs and town services will be … [Read more...]
Surprise! Clever scientists outpace stupid politicians
The science world is abuzz with the news of South Korean scientists' breakthrough in embryonic stem cell research. These scientists have managed to tremendously increase the efficiency with which stem cell lines can be created from … [Read more...]
Capuano edging back toward a run?
The Globe has a story today (hat tip to our resident troll!) in which US Rep. Michael Capuano goes after Tom Reilly's wishy-washiness on gay marriage and the death penalty, largely along the same lines as we did here.Also, as we first noted … [Read more...]
Welcome Phoenix readers!
If you've arrived at this blog by clicking on the link in the Boston Phoenix's story about the Democratic convention last weekend, welcome! Our convention coverage is here (be sure to read the comments, which contain as much info as … [Read more...]
Green Line to West Medford a done deal?
A couple of reports about a press conference held this morning in Somerville suggest that the Green Line is definitely heading all the way to West Medford, despite the apparent misgivings of some in that community. I haven't been able … [Read more...]
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