A fascinating nugget in the National Journal (HT Bernstein - emphasis mine): Though Patrick said he had not been actively recruiting challengers for Brown, he told [National Journal] he has spoken with four potential candidates - City Year … [Read more...]
Right-wing think tanks having a field day
A truly hilarious "news" story in today's Herald shows the lengths to which right-wing activists (disguised as non-partisan intellectuals), together with their enablers in the media, will go to further their agenda. "Massachusetts could go … [Read more...]
Obama drops defense of DOMA in NY and CT cases
The Obama administration has announced that it will refuse to defend the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act in lawsuits filed in Connecticut and New York. Why now, rather than previously? Here's DOJ's explanation: In the … [Read more...]
Scott Walker pwned by crank caller posing as David Koch
This is beyond hilarious. A gonzo journalist who works for the Buffalo Beast (the website is up and down with crashing - read it here if you can't get to the page) got through to WI Governor Scott Walker's personal phone line and took … [Read more...]
I like Ike
Offered without comment, other than to observe that Eisenhower was no big-government liberal. But he also was not a kook. Now it is true that I believe this country is following a dangerous trend when it permits too great a degree of … [Read more...]
What would you call Deval’s PAC?
For the curious, here is the release announcing the PAC's formation. The director of Governor Deval Patrick's Massachusetts political committee today announced the Governor's plans to open a federal political action committee to help … [Read more...]
Don’t cut LIHEAP. Just, don’t.
*For the sticklers among you, yes, I am aware that the Hippocratic Oath does not contain those exact words. But it's close. So lighten up. ;-) … [Read more...]
Bielat’s hilarious whining
Really, this guy is unbelievable. I had thought that he was a serious candidate and maybe had a future in MA politics. But if he is so thin-skinned that he can't handle a mild Globe story, fuhgeddaboudit. As you may recall, the … [Read more...]
Patrick files legislation to control health care costs
"Massachusetts led the nation on health care reform and is poised to lead again on health care cost containment," said Governor Patrick. "With 98 percent of the Commonwealth's residents insured, we have shown how government, consumers, … [Read more...]
Boston City Council preliminary special election for District 7 is today! [updated]
If you live in Boston's District 7, formerly represented by Chuck Turner, or if you know someone who does, don't forget that today is the day that the field of 6 candidates will be winnowed down to 2! All the information you need on … [Read more...]
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