For me, I've lost interest in the debates about whether Obama is a corporatist or not, or whether the DC Democratic Party is a wholly owned or partly owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs or whether the Beacon Hill Democrats are the slaves of … [Read more...]
Time for Us to Lead – With a Grassroots Working Families Caucus of the Democratic Party
For me, I'm no longer interested in the debates about whether Obama is a corporatist or not, or whether the DC Democratic Party is a wholly owned or partly owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs or whether the Beacon Hill Democrats are the … [Read more...]
Is Stephen Lynch Against 32 Million People Getting Healthcare?
Today I learned that my Representative Stephen Lynch intends to vote against the health care bill, on the ostensible ground that it doesn't represent meaningful reform. Look, I share his criticisms of it, and I would prefer Alan … [Read more...]
The Progressive Critique of Patrick: The Fault Lies Not in the Stars, But in Ourselves?
I wanted to start by quoting from this comment, which really got me thinking, from petr: I'm willing to believe that your critique of Deval Patrick is a fair one. But I don't think at all complete, nor encompassing enough of who, … [Read more...]
The Patrick Campaign and Progressives, or, Should I Stay or Should I Go?
OK, OK, the new governor held some community town halls, it's true. But then, again, nothing. Patrick's first signature battle was, wait for it, casino gambling. That's right, fighting to institute a system for extracting … [Read more...]
Is it Possible to Be a Democratic Precinct Captain in Boston?
And before you say it, yes, I know we have these ward committee organizations, but I'm not particularly interested (especially given my experience with some of them during the Patrick campaign) in simply going to ward committee meetings, … [Read more...]
Update: Lynch Votes Against Iraq Capitulation Bill
Earlier today, I noted that Cong. Steve Lynch was still waffling on whether he would vote against the Iraq Capitulation Bill. Turns out he voted against it.If you're a constituent, please let him know you appreciate his vote and his … [Read more...]
Another Thank You to BMG
For those of you who've been active in campaigns, you know what it's like to enter the campaign bubble. Between work, and then a little time for family, and then the rest of the evening working on campaign stuff, you really get … [Read more...]
BMG Endorsement Brings Big Results! Lamont 54% – 41%!
O.K., maybe I exaggerate BMG's influence. But check out this poll from Quinnipiac. Lamont is 54% to Lieberman's 41% among likely voters in CT. Very exciting.BUT, as Kos says, the polls are nice, but it's all going to be about … [Read more...]
The Incumbent Party – Massachusetts Division
First, a guest poster at Talking Points Memo had a couple of posts up at these links: The Incumbent Party I and The Incumbent Party II that talks about the fact that we have three parties in this country: the Republican Party, the … [Read more...]