Leland Cheung announced yesterday that he is running for the Second Middlesex Senate district against Pat Jehlen. Yes, Pat Jehlen, who I think many on this site would agree is one of the strongest, most effective, and most well-liked … [Read more...]

Clinton's statement today about Ronald Reagan's and especially Nancy Reagan's HIV advocacy is almost incomprehensible. Here's a link to the video of the interview. Clinton said: Because of both President and Mrs. Reagan, in particular … [Read more...]

As soon as it started, it was clear who was talking. Our old buddy, George W. Frankly, I was pretty shocked to see he was doing an ad for Jeb! I'm not sure it will help Jeb's going nowhere campaign, but they clearly needed to do … [Read more...]

A couple new polls show some big developments in the NH race. Of course, these are only two polls (one of which is from a not great outfit) so everything can be taken with giant heaps of salt. These polls are newsworthy for some other … [Read more...]

While watching the NFL playoff games this weekend a few political ads came on during commercial breaks. Here's what I thought. I'd love to know what others think. Hillary Clinton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDFhwWy0a2E As … [Read more...]

Attorney General Healey announced new regulations for the daily fantasy sports industry today. From the Boston Globe, the highlights are: Under Healey’s proposal, entrants in the contests would have to be at least 21 years old and cannot … [Read more...]

Governor Baker recently announced two very important picks for health care positions, including the new heads of MassHealth and the Connector. We'll have to wait and see how they perform, but initial research into one of their backgrounds … [Read more...]

The Boston Herald got Capuano's views on the Governor's race, and he endorsed . . . no one. He wouldn't even announce real support for Coakley in the general. “I think she’s been a great attorney general and I think if she gets elected, … [Read more...]

Just kidding. I haven't seen polling for the Middlesex DA race, but I can't imagine the recent news that Ryan withheld pages of a report on the Jared Remy murder will help her. Yesterday the Globe reported that Ryan withheld 19 pages … [Read more...]

There are a couple new ads from candidates for Governor released this week. Coakley's first ad "For Us" seems like a victory lap ad. It's a good ad and plays it pretty safe. The line about "The political insiders, the big money … [Read more...]