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Three Close Senate Races

July 4, 2016 By kbusch

I'm always surprised by the number of fundraising appeals I get. It's not unusual at all to get fundraising appeals from Senate candidates who aren't even running in the current cycle. It's always struck me as useful to know what races are … [Read more...]

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Condemnation

November 15, 2015 By kbusch

If you think Muslims aren't condemning ISIS, it's not because Muslims aren't condemning ISIS. It's because you're not listening to Muslims. -Hend Amry A few points to remember about the ISIS attacks in Paris: The vast majority of … [Read more...]

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54% say the deficit has increased

October 9, 2014 By kbusch

In a recent poll, Americans were asked whether they thought the deficit had decreased or increased since Obama took office in 2009. 54% of Americans thought in increased  and a mere 19% thought it decreased. Even a plurality of Democrats … [Read more...]

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Dr Schwartz’ odd mailings

September 5, 2014 By kbusch

In the fifth district, I've received a number of rather odd mailings from a certain Dr. Sheldon Schwartz who is running in the Democratic primary against Katherine Clark. The most recent one reads as follows: DR. SHELDON SCHWARTZ WILL TAKE … [Read more...]

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Who wants drinking water when you can have liberty?

August 9, 2014 By kbusch

Rob Eno, RedMassGroup: Some of you may have seen the story about Spokane County in Washington banning phosphates in dishwasher detergent.  The Associated Press via Yahoo had the story. Supposedly the new phosphate free dish detergent … [Read more...]

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Help Wanted?

August 8, 2014 By kbusch

This post poses more of a query than provides a point of view or information. The political director of Martha Coakley's campaign is Tim Foley, a political director of SIEU 1199. I believe that Doug Rubin is her strategist. Steve … [Read more...]

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Polling the Governor’s Race

July 17, 2014 By kbusch

The most recent polling of the governor's race was done by the Boston Globe. Several things are notable: Elizabeth Warren (55/39 +16) and Deval Patrick (54/41 +13) are our second and third most favorably viewed office holders, but … [Read more...]

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A Note on the Vacations of Presidents

June 14, 2014 By kbusch

As of August of last year, President Obama had taken 92 vacation days. This comes to about four weeks a year. Four or five weeks of vacation per year is not an outlandish amount of vacation for a chief executive. At a similar point in … [Read more...]

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Antimicrobial resistance, a market failure

May 11, 2014 By kbusch

A New York Times Editorial  points us to the World Health Organization's recent report on the resistance bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi are developing to the drugs we've developed to control them. The long-term danger is that some … [Read more...]

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An Early Postscript to the Marriage Equality Fight

May 6, 2014 By kbusch

Maggie Gallagher is the former President of the National Organization and one of the leading figures opposing marriage equality. She has come to realize her side has lost. In an interview with Lila Shapiro of Huffington Post, she concedes … [Read more...]

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OTR: Diana DiZoglio discusses potential retaliation from Mass. Legislature over audit https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/otr-diana-dizoglio-discusses-potential-retaliation-from-mass-legislature-over-audit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter @masspolicy #MApoli #Massachusetts

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Mass. Conservatives Win Big in Second MassGOP Caucus: Crush Baker 2.0/Establishment Candidate https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mass-conservatives-win-big-in-second-massgop-caucus-crush-baker-2-0-establishment-candidate/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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A huge pleasure to join @RepDylan as he launched the #Massachusetts Friends of UK Legislative Caucus at the home of the @FCDOPeterAbbott. It was wonderful to talk about how we can collaborate to benefit constituents and deepen long-standing ties! #mapoli

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theaaholcomb Thea Holcomb @theaaholcomb ·
3 Apr

If you're familiar with #mapoli I have questions for you!

My intern is applying for an internship there - obvs I'm thrilled. 😊 What should she know about how the MA legislature is staffed? What other essential knowledge would you pass along?

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3 Apr

Mounting evidence that the citizens of MA are over taxed https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mounting-evidence-that-the-citizens-of-ma-are-over-taxed/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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erintiernan Erin Tiernan @erintiernan ·
3 Apr

It's April in #mapoli which means budget season is in full swing. The House will soon pitch a tax relief proposal alongside their 2024 fiscal plan.
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- Auditor DiZoglio won't back down
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