As I mentioned last week, I've assembled a Google reader that tracks blog posts from most (I'm up to about 42) states, so that if you're inspired, you can see what fellow bloggers with the misfortune not to live in MA are up to. The … [Read more...]
“There’s little question the seat is Joe’s for the taking.”
Thus spake our Outraged friend early this morning. And Frank Phillips, who has written a couple of Globe pieces on the upcoming special election, seems to agree. Phillips reports that Representatives Ed Markey (MA-07) and Mike … [Read more...]
Hearing on interim Senate appointment set for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1 pm
And we're off! The Elections Committee is holding a hearing on "the interim filling of a vacant Senate seat and specifically H.656" on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 1 pm. It's in Gardner Auditorium, so apparently they're expecting a … [Read more...]
Last night’s radio show honoring Jared Monti
If you missed last night's Pundit Review radio show on WRKO honoring Jared C. Monti and raising money for his scholarship fund, you can listen to it here: It's well worth a listen. Jared was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2006, … [Read more...]
If an interim appointment is a good idea, it’s a good idea. Right?
I hereby nominate House minority leader Brad Jones's op-ed in the Globe for the "most confusing position" award. Five years ago, I led legislative Republicans in making the argument that, by not providing the governor with an opportunity to … [Read more...]
Charlie Baker has nothing to say about Ted Kennedy. Really? [updated]
As Adam Reilly has pointed out, there's a marked contrast between the websites of Republican candidates for Governor Christy Mihos and Charlie Baker. Since news of Kennedy's death broke, Mihos's regular campaign website has been … [Read more...]
New “We Need Two” coalition to push for interim Senate appointment
You read it here first! A new coalition of nonprofits calling itself "We Need Two" is setting up an online petition to urge the legislature and the Gov (who needs no urging) to act on Senator Kennedy's desire to have an interim … [Read more...]
Boston goes all digital and stuff
The city of Boston has just rolled out a very cool new online tool that allows you to report and track maintenance requests, see political boundaries and police districts, and all kinds of other useful information. The Herald poked … [Read more...]
Ever wonder what’s going on in other states?
Of course you do. But you don't have the time to check -- who does, what with school, jobs, kids, and full-time engagement in what's really important, namely, BMG? ;-) Fortunately, technology is your friend. There are … [Read more...]
Impressive nitwittery regarding Kennedy’s suggestion about senatorial appointments
In 2004, as you know, the law was changed to provide for a special election to choose a new Senator to serve for the remainder of an unexpired term. The law now mandates that a special election be held 145 to 160 days after a Senate … [Read more...]
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