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A Christmas chuckle

December 24, 2006 By David

One of my all-time favorite New Yorker covers:And speaking of Santa, I've always liked the Globe Santa charity, not least because the Globe itself covers all administrative expenses, so donations go directly to gifts for kids.  There … [Read more...]

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Patrick names transportation secretary

December 23, 2006 By David

Amicus posted it here on BMG before anyone else had it anywhere that I know of -- good sources there, pal!  Bernard Cohen, currently directing the Federal Transit Administration's efforts to rebuild transportation facilities in lower … [Read more...]

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God, Guns, and Gays: Romney’s 1 out of 3, at best

December 22, 2006 By David

As far as I know, no one (so far) has seriously questioned Mitt Romney's commitment to his Mormon faith.  So, assuming for the sake of argument that the fact that he's a Mormon isn't too much of a sticking point for the evangelical … [Read more...]

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Sorry Mitt: the WSJ is onto you

December 22, 2006 By David

A major hat tip to Blue Suede Shoe for noting and thoughtfully reprinting today's subscription-only editorial in the Wall St. Journal.  As the mouthpiece of the rightmost wing of the corporatist branch of the Republican party, the WSJ … [Read more...]

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Why the outdoor inauguration is such a good idea

December 21, 2006 By David

Yes, it could be really cold.  Yes, it could snow.  Yes, streets around the State House will have to be blocked off.  Yes, it's probably a logistical nightmare.  And yes, the legislature is annoyed.It's all worth … [Read more...]

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Civic engagement working group meeting transcripts

December 21, 2006 By David

Now that the work of the civic engagement working group is officially over, I'm going to take down the box with links to the transcripts of the group's public meetings.  If you haven't read them, I'll post the links again here -- … [Read more...]

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Live-blogging the marriage amendment oral argument

December 20, 2006 By David

The Justices have entered.  Here we go.John Hanify is going first for Doyle et al.First question from Cowin: why doesn't the LIMITS case control this?  Hanify has started his answer, but CJ Marshall has interrupted him … [Read more...]

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Health Care Amendment folks weigh in on gay marriage lawsuit

December 19, 2006 By David

The folks backing the proposed constitutional amendment on health care have filed an amicus brief in the lawsuit, filed by Mitt Romney and others, to force the anti-marriage amendment onto the ballot.You can read the whole thing here.  … [Read more...]

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The T&G’s Richard Nangle clarifies: yup, the guy shoved her

December 19, 2006 By David

From Richard Nangle, reporter for the Telegram & Gazette and eyewitness to the events at the anti-marriage rally, who I asked to respond to statements that the "push" never really happened:It's amazing the see the denial that's out … [Read more...]

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Patrick names a bunch o’ senior staffers

December 19, 2006 By David

GOVERNOR-ELECT PATRICK NAMES SENIOR STAFF, COMMUNICATIONS TEAMStaff Brings Experience, Leadership to the Governor's OfficeBOSTON-Tuesday, December 19, 2006-Rounding out the senior team that will join him as he takes office January 4th, … [Read more...]

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