Two Links: NECN: listen to the whole interview, since that's always better than the digested version the news story contains. As we all know here at BMG, it's better to hear the whole context than to take snippits out of … [Read more...]
So Who’s In for Treasurer?
OK, I guess I'll start the parlor game. Who will be running for the Treasurer's post now? We haven't had a race there for 7 years. Will Steve Murphy go for it again? Will Joe Connolly seek to make the leap from Norfolk like … [Read more...]
Rev. Wright: What Are People REALLY Worried About Here?
Cross posted from MassChange So this whole Rev. Wright thing has gotten me thinking about a million different things. But two things stick out in my mind. First, sure, his comments were inflammatory -- to say the least. (Obviously, making a … [Read more...]
Why Hillary Should Drop Out Today
...or, Why Hoss Is An Idiot. Over at MassChange, I have laid out my arguments for why Hillary should drop out today. I am interested to hear how crazy you all think I am. Here's what I wrote: Hillary Clinton should drop out today. … [Read more...]
Obama Returns the Finger
Cross posted from my blog, MassChange, at which I post once per year or so... So, Barack wins Wisconsin. Hillary comes out at 9:30 EST for an early speech. After a week where the Clinton campaign has basically been giving the Obama campaign … [Read more...]
Silbert launches new anti-poverty group with $15 million gift
Just saw this article in my handy-dandy daily email from the Boston Business Journal. (If you don't get this emailed to you every day, you're mising out. It's a very good way to keep up on things.) Interesting to see what my … [Read more...]
Obama Wins Nevada
Yes, you read that right. Barack Obama has won more delegates to the Democratic National Convention (the body that technically votes on and determines the party's nominee) than any other Democrat running in the state's caucuses … [Read more...]
New DEP Commissioner
She's eminently qualified, and it's impressive that the administration is able to attract high quality private-sector talent. As her bio indicates, she has nothing to prove. She can also probably afford the pay cut, but who … [Read more...]
Legislators Who Switched Vote
Here's a list of the legislators who changed their vote from the January 2, 2007 vote. Forgive me if I missed anyone. Post in comments and I'll update. This only references those still in the legislature. It also … [Read more...]
Linehan beats Passoni 53%-47% – Surprisingly Close?
Unoffical Results HereI guess that result is a bit surprising actually. Linehan did not win by as much as I think the conventional wisdom thought he would. Perhaps this endorsement helped get her so close... (couldn't resist)If … [Read more...]