I did, for Chicago 2016 during my Mayoral Fellowship back in 2009. I rarely like to toot my own horn, but it was one of the most educating experiences I’ve had in my 25 years. Certainly one of the best public policy lessons. So keep in … [Read more...]

The Herald just released the results of its most recent polling on the gubernatorial race and statewide races. It shows a troubling dead heat, one that is largely unchanged by the 'Sweetheart' gaffe or Coakley's ads about womens issues or … [Read more...]

The Roll Call on today's resolution arming Syrian rebels to fight ISIL. Which passed 273-156. 159 Republicans and 114 Democrats, including all the major leaders and committee chairs, voted for the resolution while 71 Republicans and 85 … [Read more...]

From Crux: Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley, Worcester Bishop Robert McManus, Springfield Bishop Mitchell Rozanski and Rev. George Coleman, the Apostolic Administrator of Fall River, say the gambling industry threatens local businesses, … [Read more...]

Who you think will win, by what percentages. I'll start. Gov: Coakley (51%) Grossman (37%) Berwick (12%) LG: Kerrigan (38%) Lake (32%) Cheung (30%) AG: Healey (53%) Tolman (47%) Treasurer: Feingold (42%) Goldberg (35%) Conroy … [Read more...]

And they haven't even been approved yet! From MassLive: "We've been trying to sell the business for some time," said Makarowski, of Enfield, Conn., who also co-owns Theodore's on Worthington Street. "We had a buyer, but the … [Read more...]

This morning "I am endorsing Warren because I know from his campaign and from a deep personal relationship with him that he will be an activist AG, and I am excited about that," Patrick said in a statement. "From gun safety to health … [Read more...]

Kidding aside, I give tremendous kudos to the organizers of the New York St. Patrick's Day Parade, including the NYC chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, for finally entering the 21st century and ensuring that a parade founded to … [Read more...]

It dropped this morning. … [Read more...]

The Lowell Sun just gave a rousing endorsement of Michael A Sullivan for Middlesex County DA. It emphasized his long record as a county wide manager, Cambridge Mayor and councilor, and his advocacy record and relations with the ADA. Michael … [Read more...]