Ernie's post about corruption in Everett raised a bit of a debate about the City's unique form of Government, a bicameral legislature. Keen respondents pointed out that this used to be a common form of municipal governance but that had … [Read more...]

Newton Mayor Setti Warren announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate around the core theme of “shared responsibility”.  His website’s intro states, “...through a shared sense of responsibility we can build a better future for our state and … [Read more...]

The other day, Republican State Rep. Dan Winslow posted about the retirement of Judge Nancy Gertner and suggested she run for Congress. In jest, I asked him if he would support her against Scott Brown in 2012.  He replied: Um, no. … [Read more...]

Like many, I watched the Connaughton car crash (from David's helpful post) in the NECN auditor candidate's debate with amusement.  Yes, she really was that bad - no further dissection needed. But what struck me about what Mary Z … [Read more...]

That would seem to be the case.  Governor Patrick has rightly promoted CNBC's rating of Massachusetts as the fifth best state in the nation for business.  The ranking would seem to deny right-wing dinosaurs a favorite rub on our … [Read more...]

I know its all been said before and that I am preaching to the choir, but Charlie Baker's latest criticism of Governor Patrick's fiscal management is so painfully ridiculous I decided to preach anyway.   In the Globe article on Baker's … [Read more...]

I just wanted to flag the President's speech today on the economy at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.  I think he makes a very strong critique of Republican failings as well as offering up his own philosophy about the role of … [Read more...]

Ones to watch outside the Beltway By: Politico Staff July 9, 2009 11:58 PM EDT Rafael Anchia Texas Democratic state Rep. Rafael Anchia doesn't like talking about his future. But he may not be able to avoid it. Like all the … [Read more...]