This is an open thread for tonight's Senate debate, Obama's Afghanistan speech, and whatever else is on your mind. … [Read more...]

By contrast, the other candidates handled this one poorly.  Capuano, who answered first, said that he gave Bush credit for being someone who "stuck to his principles," and that he "said what he believed, and actually tried to follow … [Read more...]

That's right -- there's a debate this morning!  (Who knew?  Shouldn't these things be better publicized?)  It's being streamed and live-blogged on the Herald's website.  But my live-blog will be better. … [Read more...]

Fascinating. The 48-year-old Khazei offers a strong vision for success in the Senate, channeling the energy of activist groups and private-sector policy incubators while dedicating himself to the laborious task of building legislative … [Read more...]

Martha Coakley has released a new ad that in some respects is startlingly similar to one of her old ads. Both involve a woman who has been treated badly by the health care system; both women then say that Martha's the one to fix it. … [Read more...]

As predicted in today's Globe, Steve Pagliuca released an ad today that is probably the most aggressive of the campaign thus far.  It's on health care, calling out Capuano and Coakley by name over their stated intention not to support … [Read more...]

A very interesting report from Rasmussen, which shows Coakley still in the lead, but not by as much, and with some other big differences as well. Massachusetts State Survey of 567 Likely Democratic Primary Voters Conducted November 23, … [Read more...]