An interesting little tiff has erupted over one of the most ubiquitous images of the 2008 campaign. The image on the left was taken by AP photographer Mannie Garcia at the National Press Club in 2006. You no doubt recognize the image … [Read more...]
Advice to Karen Tumulty and Marc Ambinder: put down the crack pipe. Now.
What on God's green earth are these people in Washington smoking? [S]peculation in Washington turns to who might take the job--two jobs, actually, if you count the newly created White House post for health care reform.... My suggested … [Read more...]
Exclusive! Harshbarger says racinos invite “another corruption/lobbying scandal fiasco”
Former Mass. Attorney General Scott Harshbarger has harshly criticized the prospect of bringing slot machines to the state's racetracks. In a statement released to Blue Mass. Group, Harshbarger said: I personally view [racinos] as a … [Read more...]
Obama announces Gregg as Commerce Secretary; Lynch will appoint Bonnie Newman
Well, it's apparently a done deal. Sources are now confirming that NH Gov. Lynch, reputed to be a Democrat, will name Bonnie Newman -- definitely a Republican -- to take over Judd Gregg's soon-to-be-vacant Senate seat. I'm not crazy … [Read more...]
Tonight’s winner: Jennifer Hudson [Super Bowl XLIII open thread]
If you missed Jennifer Hudson singing the National Anthem, you missed what will probably turn out to be the best play of the night. It was one of the best renditions I've ever heard. Memo to the nitwits at NFL.com: it might be a good … [Read more...]
Sunday paper items of note
Here's what caught my eye today. Secretary Gregg? Reports are looking pretty solid on the likely nomination of Judd Gregg as Commerce Secretary. It's a fine idea for both Obama and Gregg. From Gregg's point of view, he … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick’s FY10 budget: expanded bottle bill, and more!
It's not all bad news (though there's plenty of that). Governor Patrick's proposed FY 2010 budget has some good ideas that should raise some needed revenue and should also make Massachusetts a better place. The entire document … [Read more...]
A bad start to Michael Flaherty’s campaign for mayor
Oy. Flaherty, who announced his candidacy Sunday, said the city shouldn't be pushing for a 2 percent tax increase, charging it will hurt average working families and force restaurants out of business. "A meals tax for him is the answer" as … [Read more...]
The Bank Dick (2009 edition)
In 1940, W.C. Fields released one of his biggest hit movies, "The Bank Dick." Lest you titter, Wikipedia helpfully explains that "[a]t the time, dick was common USA slang for detective." Today, of course, "dick" is slang for something … [Read more...]
The best line on today’s NY Times op-ed page
Will Obama Save Liberalism? By WILLIAM KRISTOL Published: January 25, 2009 All good things must come to an end. Jan. 20, 2009, marked the end of a conservative era. [There follows a boring recitation of Kristol's typically lame … [Read more...]
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