In the lead story in this morning's Globe, Senate President Travaglini is said to have issued a stern warning to Deval Patrick that he had better `cooperate' with the legislature if he wants his agenda to move forward. Whether this is … [Read more...]
Inaugural Plans – A Glass Half Full Perspective
1) Inclusiveness.Who usually gets to attend an inaugural ball? Isn't it the top tier of the campaign organization and the fat cat donors? With a campaign organization the size of Deval's, how would you decide who get's invited … [Read more...]
What to Do About the Inauguration
Dear, dear, what are we to do about this expensive inauguration? Brian McCrory wants us to skip all the parties and throw open the State House doors. Problem with that is that the folks in western Mass. will feel left out. … [Read more...]
Finally, Decent Transition Coverage in the Media
In an earlier post I complained about the lack of good coverage of the activities of the transition working groups in the press, so its only fair that I point out an example of the type of article I'd like to see more of. Yesterday's … [Read more...]
The Grassroots Scares Virginia Buckingham
Maybe I should introduce myself to Ms. Buckingham. I'd never been very active in state and local politics before I got involved in the Patrick campaign. If you'd asked me a year ago to name my state senator and representative … [Read more...]
Vennochi Hits a Home Run
Make sure you don't miss Joan Vennochi's column in today's Globe concerning the Herald's article about Deval's sister and brother-in-law. Here's a couple highlights:Under Massachusetts law, the letter Sigh received is the first step … [Read more...]
Making Sense Out of Healey’s ‘Criminology’ Career
According to this morning's Globe, even her fellow criminologists aren't happy with Kerry Healey's campaign. Contained within the article is a discussion of her work for the Justice Department while working for Abt Associates. … [Read more...]
So They Really Think We’re THAT Stupid
The people running the Healey campaign may be many things, but they're not stupid. Whoever dug this story up and sent the anonymous letter to the papers will be far enough removed from the campaign that Healey will be able to maintain … [Read more...]
Healey’s Lack of Leadership Experience Really Hurting
My boss's comments reinforced several of my impressions from last night's debate. The first was that Healey appeared over-rehearsed. Standing outside town hall holding my Deval Patrick sign last Tuesday I had a conversation with … [Read more...]
Tell me again who needs to adjust their message?
We see plenty of coverage when Rep. O'Flaherty warns Deval against taking us back to the 'Dukakis Era'. Today we get Joan Vennochi passing along Ray Flynn's advice of "Move to the center and stay away from liberal politicians". … [Read more...]