Republican Congressman Peter King (R-New York) has said that there are "too many mosques in this country."King is the ranking Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee. And as an outspoken advocate of strong anti-terror measures, … [Read more...]
Live Free or… Pay?
That's right folks, even the Governor of "Live Free or Die" New Hampshire is supporting a proposal to increase tolls on the state's highways to pay for needed transportation infrastructure improvements.SALEM, N.H. --Transportation … [Read more...]
Kaufman’s out, Marzilli’s in… so who runs for Jim’s seat?
Now that we know that Jay Kaufman is not running for Senator Havern's recently vacated seat, it's pretty safe to assume that Jim Marzilli (who is running) is a lock has a very good chance to win (but we should all work hard to make sure a … [Read more...]
Romney called out on immigration exploitation & hypocrisy
Syndicated columnist Ruben Navarette takes Romney to task for hypocrisy and opportunism in his recent ads targeting illegal immigration and sanctuary cities.Reasonable people should wait for the facts to come out before jumping to … [Read more...]
The Gay Influence Poll: Politico Gets it Wrong
TotRepDemIndMenWomEvnglcl FL More likely10%3% 18%9%10%10%5% Less likely2846 2118332347 Doesn't make a diff 60505872 556546DK/NA 2121 222 OHMore likely10% 2%13% 12% 8% 11% 4%Less likely 34 57 262841 2958 Doesn't make a diff … [Read more...]
“SiCKO” and MA-05
And now for my answers:1. My hope is that the film will reframe the debate, changing the question from "will the US get universal healthcare?" to "when will the US get off its ass and implement universal healthcare?" This is my hope, and I … [Read more...]
Widmer on the “importance” of the tax panel
Speaker DiMasi's star appointee to the corporate tax panel doesn't think too highly of his assigned task.The June 15 deadline is too soon, according to one member of panel, Michael Widmer, head of the business-backed Massachusetts Taxpayers … [Read more...]
Republicans Fight for Patrick’s Re-Org
In what may have been the most interesting part of the House Budget debate, House Republicans on Wednesday filed an amendment to restore Governor Patrick's original reorganization plan and eliminate a budget provision that would have … [Read more...]
DiMasi Puts the Foxes in Charge of the Henhouse
According to State House News, Speaker DiMasi has (finally) appointed a panel to "study" the issues raised by Governor Patrick's corporate tax loophole proposal.DiMASI SAID TO TAP BUSINESS LOBBYISTS, CPA FOR TAX CODE PANELHouse Speaker … [Read more...]
Timmy Taps Jimmy
According to sources, LG-Elect Tim Murray has chosen State Representative Jim Leary (D-Worcester) to be his Chief of Staff.So if anyone knows a good Democrat in that district who wants to be a state rep, now's the time to start raising … [Read more...]