Fool that I am, I agreed to go on Michael Graham's radio show this morning. I'll be on from 11 a.m. to noon for his weekly wrap-up. He's on 96.9 FM (WTKK), or you can listen live at the station's website. So do me a big favor: … [Read more...]
All four Democratic Senate candidates are in the money
There are two big winners in the fundraising derby, it seems to me. This is in today's Globe: With 68 days remaining before the primary, [Martha] Coakley's campaign, by 8 last night, had tallied more than $2 million for the month of … [Read more...]
Jeff Carbone Insurance [updated]
My esteemed co-editor Bob is pressed for time so can't write this up himself, but he just told me that he had a very pleasant conversation with the Jeff Carbone Insurance Agency in which he was told that Jeff Carbone is no longer … [Read more...]
“Don’t ask don’t tell” suffers a near-fatal blow. Can Senator Kirk help deliver the coup de grace?
Fascinating report in today's Globe: An article in the Pentagon's top scholarly journal calls in unambiguous terms for lifting the ban on gays serving openly in the armed forces, arguing that the military is essentially forcing thousands of … [Read more...]
BMG Exclusive: Scott Brown ad appears on column proposing military takeover of the U.S.
Officers swear to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic." Unlike enlisted personnel, they do not swear to "obey the orders of the president of the United States." Top military … [Read more...]
Flaherty/Yoon: sounds like some message discipline is in order
Adam Reilly stopped by the big Flaherty/Yoon announcement and reports some ... well, less-than-impressive impressions. 1. The turnout seemed low--about 70-80 people, I'd guess, with almost as many media members as campaign … [Read more...]
“Crisis into catastrophe?” Not so fast.
One of Charlie Baker's big lines in his opening forays into the Governor's race was that, by doing unspecified bad things, the Democratic leadership of Massachusetts, and (of course) Governor Patrick specifically, made a national economic … [Read more...]
Sometimes pressure works: Hyatt guarantees jobs at same pay for laid-off housekeepers
All housekeepers affected by August staff reductions at the three Hyatt hotels in Boston will be offered new full-time positions in the Boston market. The jobs, which will be provided by an affiliate of United Service Companies, will match … [Read more...]
I challenge the Mass. GOP “cry-baby hypocrites” to seek a referendum on the Senate appointment law
Let's first be clear on one thing: contrary to the nonsense in the MA GOP lawsuit, there is plenty of time to initiate a referendum on whether the Governor should have been given the power to appoint an interim Senator. All they have … [Read more...]
A&F Chief Leslie Kirwan resigns for a big job at Harvard
Friday, September 25, 2009 - Governor Deval Patrick today announced the departure of Administration and Finance Secretary Leslie Kirwan, praising her for an outstanding record of fiscal management and discipline during an unprecedented … [Read more...]
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