Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and John Conyers (MI-13) led a group of 72 members of the Congressional Democratic Caucus in a letter to President Obama calling on him to make expanding Social Security a top White House priority at the White … [Read more...]
The Massachusetts Democratic Party’s Political Malpractice
According to a new poll from WBUR out yesterday, Charlie Baker has sky-high approval ratings: 69% view him favorably, and only 10% view him unfavorably. His popularity is high even among Democrats, 63% of whom view him favorably (in … [Read more...]
Marty Walsh’s Bad Habits
If you haven't already read David Bernstein's new article on Marty Walsh and the Grand Prix in Boston Magazine ("Is the Grand Prix Taking Boston for a Ride?"), I highly recommend that you do. If you've been following the drama around … [Read more...]
MA Senate Shoots Down Amendment Prohibiting the Use of Public Funds for the Olympics
Budget season has been upon us, and the MA Senate has been going through a long list of amendments. Yesterday, the Senate took on Bob Hedlund (R-Weymouth)'s amendment to prohibit the use of public funding for the Olympics. SECTION XX. … [Read more...]
Full MA House Delegation Voted Against the Budget-Busting NDAA
Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted for the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA usually wins over the majority of the Democratic caucus. Last year, Democrats voted for it 109 to 85. However, this year, … [Read more...]
What the Globe Forgot to Tell You about Two of Boston 2024’s New Board Members
A few days ago, Boston 2024 rolled outs its new 30-member board of directors, a mix of (mostly) corporate executives, athletes, and USOC officials. The Globe printed a handy list of all 30 members and a line or two of background … [Read more...]
These MA Representatives Just Voted to Erode Your Privacy Rights…Twice
During his State of the Union address, Obama highlighted two issues where he would work with the Republican Congress which should have raised red flags for progressives: trade and cybersecurity. Yesterday and today, the House of … [Read more...]
New Poll Shows the More You Know about the Boston 2024 Bid, the Less Likely You Are to Support It
On Friday, the Western New England Polling Institute released a statewide poll on Boston’s 2024 Summer Olympics bid. It found that 46% of Massachusetts voters oppose the bid while only 40% of voters support it. When the poll looked at all … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Warren Needs to Give Seth Moulton a Talking-To for His Votes Yesterday
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed two bills to weaken Dodd-Frank, undercut mortgage protections, and open the door to higher fees on borrowers. The two bills were H.R. 650 "Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act" and … [Read more...]
The House Voted on Three Democratic Budgets Yesterday. How Did the MA Delegation Vote?
Yesterday, the House voted on three Democratic budget proposals: the Congressional Progressive Caucus's People's Budget, the Congressional Black Caucus's budget, and the Democratic Caucus's budget. Of the three budgets, the Congressional … [Read more...]