The Democratic Dispatch is a a more or less weekly free e-mail newsletter. We deviate from the weekly schedule rarely. This week there is an extra issue because of the change in time for the Massachusetts swearing-in. I know that many … [Read more...]

Well we have a vote. The House passed the Senate backed bill. According to the Post: The dramatic vote followed a wild day in which the critical measure was assumed for several hours to be headed for defeat because of widespread … [Read more...]

Last chance to get people to register as Democrats. I've had great success in getting people who volunteered in this most recent election to register as Democrats. This includes getting a Republican to switch. I'm focusing here on the … [Read more...]

Since the last issue of the Dispatch there have been some changes on the political landscape. Please join me in congratulating Senator Kerry on his nomination for Secretary of State. If confirmation goes as expected we'll all be getting … [Read more...]

It has been my custom for the past several years (2009, 2010 and 2011), to have a Christmas Day open thread. It's a chance for those who choose not to celebrate to share their thoughts here. Or if you have a low key celebration and want to … [Read more...]

It's official. President Obama has formally nominated Senator John Kerry to be Secretary of State. Will Elizabeth Warren have the shortest tenure as Junior Senator in the history of the Commonwealth? One of the BMG readership will … [Read more...]

It's just about a week since the tragedy in Connecticut. We've been through a range of emotions since that time. Please see the information on the moment of silence to be observed at 9:30 AM on Friday. Matt and I wish all of our … [Read more...]

Anyone have any thoughts on the Chairmanship of the Republican State Committee? It looks like a number of candidates are in the mix. I was reminded of David's post from four years ago.. Any insights from our friends on the other … [Read more...]

I've been reading the thread on a possible open Senate seat. Interesting to read, but is up to us to act. We need to be growing the ranks of the Democratic Party. I'm focusing here on the December 31 deadline. In a previous post I laid … [Read more...]

Here's this week's Dispatch. Subscribe by sending an e-mail to DDemDispatch-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Thanks to all who attended the gathering at my home on Sunday. I had a blast because of all of you. See my earlier post for more … [Read more...]