Any guesses on who wrote this?Beacon Hill regulars, on the other hand, seem to feel that they can grind the new governor down the same way they did his recent predecessors. The legislative leaders, who have no statewide constituency, put … [Read more...]
Where has this George W. Bush been for the last six years?
The George W. Bush currently holding a press conference is at least talking like the president that a lot of people who voted for him in 2000 thought they were getting: the guy who's "a uniter not a divider"; the guy who believes in the … [Read more...]
MT-Sen: Tester wins; Dems guaranteed 50-50 split in Senate
Just flashed across the C-SPAN screen: Jon Tester has ousted incumbent Senator Conrad Burns (R-MT). CBS agrees. Unclear as of yet whether Burns will seek a recount (which, under state law, he'd have to pay for).Tester's victory … [Read more...]
A lesson from South Dakota
One of the best pieces of news from last night's election is this:A ballot measure that would ban nearly all abortions in South Dakota was rejected on Tuesday.... The Legislature passed the law last winter in an attempt to prompt a court … [Read more...]
Some conservatives get it, and some don’t
Rumor has it (I haven't checked) that Hub Politics ascribes Deval Patrick's victory to MA voters being "dumb."More thoughtful analysis from the sages of Beverly. And folks wonder why the MA Republican party is in the crapper. … [Read more...]
Anything interesting in the papers this morning?
There are, of course, way more stories about last night's astounding election in the Globe, the Herald, and the national press than any sane person could read this morning. Here are just a few items that struck me.If you read only one … [Read more...]
A really, really big night
DEVAL L. PATRICK VICTORY REMARKS (As prepared for delivery)Hynes AuditoriumBoston, MassachusettsNovember 7, 2006Today, November 7, 2006, the people of Massachusetts chose by a decisive margin to take back their government. This was … [Read more...]
Potential voting disaster brewing — right here in MA!
From the Globe:Frustrated voters and pollworkers said tonight that polling places in Mattapan, Roxbury and Hyde Park are running out of ballots."It is incredible. People are calling me saying I'm trying to vote but I can't. They don't have … [Read more...]
David on the CBS4 webcast tonight
If you're looking for a talking head fix and are near the internet, check out CBS4's webcast. It runs from 8-10:30 pm, and I'll be coming on sometime between 8:30 and 9. Other scheduled guests include Jeff Santos from Boston's … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Britney Spears files for divorce!
THIS JUST IN! Never mind all this election crap -- they're all the same anyway, right? But come on, folks -- THIS IS HUGE!!Britney Spears filed for divorced Tuesday from Kevin Federline, officials said. The Los Angeles County … [Read more...]
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