While Menino is overly reliant on some longtime loyalists, his top officials have usually been strong figures. Yes, if by "strong figure" you mean "on a leave of absence until issues surrounding potentially criminal conduct are … [Read more...]
Exclusive BMG post-debate poll shows Martha Coakley with 26-point lead in Senate race
Blue Mass Group commissioned the excellent folks at Research 2000 (the same ones who do Daily Kos's polling) to poll likely Democratic voters a couple of days after Monday night's televised debate to see where things stand in the MA Senate … [Read more...]
Questions for readers: how do you use different media on this site?
As technology marches ever onward, we find ourselves able to take advantage of a variety of different media. So I'm wondering what you find most useful, and what you tend to ignore. For example: We've been posting audio of our … [Read more...]
BMG interviews Steve Pagliuca: the debate, and the check to Bush
We asked Pagliuca a couple of odds-and-ends questions. First, what about that crazy debate? And finally, what about the grand to W? … [Read more...]
BMG interviews Steve Pagliuca: financial reform and global warming
Pagliuca talked a bit about his background in the financial world in part 1. I asked some additional questions, first, about Wall Street's reaction to the prospect of new regulations: Then I asked him to elaborate on the … [Read more...]
BMG interviews Steve Pagliuca: health care
Steve Pagliuca has considerable experience in the health care industry; among other things, he was on the board of directors of HCA (Hospital Corporation of America) until just before he announced for Senate. Charley asked about how … [Read more...]
BMG interviews Steve Pagliuca: what does Bain have to do with the Senate, anyway?
US Senate candidate Steve Pagliuca was kind enough to take about an hour out of his hectic campaign schedule to chat with Charley and me. I know, I know -- you're skeptical. Give it a listen. Maybe he'll surprise you. We … [Read more...]
A seriously contested election for State Auditor!
Turnpike board member Mary Connaughton jumps in: Republican Mary Connaughton, who often challenged Mass. Turnpike officials during her tenure on the board of that authority, will run for state auditor in 2010, she told the News Service late … [Read more...]
What’s six hundred million bucks between friends?
$352 Million in Cuts Across State Government The Governor is using his statutory authority to make $277 million in cuts across Executive Branch agencies. Additionally, he is seeking expanded 9C authority to make $75 million in cuts to … [Read more...]
Help other states be more like MA when it comes to civil rights
With the right of same-sex couples to marry seemingly secure here in MA, it's easy to forget that the issue is still raging elsewhere in the country. Next Tuesday will be a very big day for gay rights in Washington state, Michigan, … [Read more...]
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