I am so proud to be able to share the news with BMG that my long time friend, protege, and democratic activist Anthony Guardia, today announced his candidacy for State Senate.  We first met in 2004 when I was campaign manager for Katherine … [Read more...]

"In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican."  H.L. Mencken Here's what I'm most thankful for this Thanksgiving: 1.  My health.  As a cancer survivor … [Read more...]

I am happy to report to my friends on BMG the results for the first straw poll in the 2014 Lt. Governor's race: Mike Lake :  126 votes Opponent :      2 votes More than 100 enthusiastic Democrats turned out for the annual Haverhill … [Read more...]

Anthony shared this letter with me, and I wanted to share it with all of my fellow bloggers and readers.  This is why we're supporting Katherine. Dear Katherine – It’s been awhile since we’ve talked.  I feel like I was working on … [Read more...]

Dear Fred, Thank you for your inquiry regarding Massachusetts’ need for the Lieutenant Governor’s office. As you know, when John Adams penned our commonwealth’s constitution, the term of the Governor was just two years and the likelihood … [Read more...]

I will be voting for Ed Markey this Tuesday in part to honor my mother and father. Despite starting their American journey without much money, from the very beginning they believed strongly in the idea of being their brother's … [Read more...]

I have known Barney Frank for over a quarter of a century. Much has been said about Barney's intelligence, experience, and expertise. But I would like add another consideration: repaid loyalty. Barney has dedicated his life to protecting … [Read more...]

Liberals are fascinated with ultra-conservative paranoia about government coming to take away their arsenals.  This may explain the ridiculous over-coverage by the media this past week of the speech by Wayne LaPierre of the National Rifle … [Read more...]