Big news in the GOP primary race today. First, it turns out that Rick Santorum, not Mitt Romney, won Iowa. Second, it turns out that Newt Gingrich, not Mitt Romney, may well win South Carolina (that is, if ABC's interview with Newt's … [Read more...]

As you may recall, freshman GOP Rep. Paul Adams was mysteriously able to pump $50,000 into his campaign, despite not really having, you know, a job or anything.  Good reporting by the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune forced Adams to concede that the … [Read more...]

Blue Mass Group and Red Mass Group are going dark this Wednesday from 8 am to 8 pm.  Here's why. Despite our many differences, BMG and RMG strongly agree on the need for the internet to remain a place where robust and unfettered … [Read more...]

If you're not paying attention to what Stephen Colbert is up to these days, you should fix that.  You may recall that he formed a SuperPAC called "Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow" a little while back.  The PAC was also known as … [Read more...]

In light of the news that MA's new gambling czar Steve Crosby agreed to address an event sponsored by pro-casino interests, Judy Meredith raises an excellent question: “Spinning the Wheel: What the Industry Means for the … [Read more...]

In case you missed it, the legislature redrew the boundaries for all 200 legislative districts and our 9 (formerly 10) congressional districts this year.  And in what seems to be a first in the modern era, almost nobody is complaining. … [Read more...]

So the shocker today is that Elizabeth Warren *gasp* IS WELL PAID FOR HER WORK!!  OMG OMG OMG ALERT THE VAST LEFT-WING CONSPIRACY!!!  ELIZABETH WARREN ISN'T DIRT POOR ANYMORE!!!  HOW CAN WE POSSIBLY SUPPORT HER??? Please. Scott … [Read more...]

Challenging your opponent to swear off third-party spending is all the rage these days, and our humble Senate race is no exception.  Scott Brown apparently sent some sort of challenge to Elizabeth Warren on that topic (despite already … [Read more...]

Fox News tweets: US Chamber chief says group will be "significantly involved" in Mass. Senate race: Scott Brown v. Elizabeth Warren You know what?  Good.  I don't think the US Chamber realizes how utterly out of touch it is even with much … [Read more...]

The fundraising numbers for Elizabeth Warren are in, and they're very, very impressive.  Scott Brown had a good 4th quarter - he raised $3.2 million in the 4th quarter - not bad, and he has a lot of cash on hand ($12.8 million, much of … [Read more...]