Lind likes to portray himself as a bit of a crank and anachronism. That would be don't use computers, bring back street cars, and even joking about being a monarchist who doesn't care much about democracy. In reality, he has a clear vision … [Read more...]
The Steves, Grossman and Murphy, Stumble on Ads
Maybe looking askance at two sincere efforts speaks ill of me, but as The Tick famously responded to the query, "Where the is that jerk who calls himself The Tick?", "I am that jerk."Republican nominee Karyn Polito has the luxury of … [Read more...]
Henriquez Ready for the 5th Tough Trio
As the youngest of the four Dems seeking the vacant seat at 33, Henriquez says he is "old enough to connect and at the age I can challenge my peers to be civilly active." Listen in as he describes the interplay between his three major … [Read more...]
Galvin’s Rope a Dope
The independent, Jim Henderson, is the progressive, reform candidate. He'll crank it up a bit today with a call for five debates with Galvin and the Republican Bill Campbell.Whomever you support, join me in asking civic groups and … [Read more...]
Boston Council Prez Talks Power
Ross is a politician but not cowardly or overly slick. Among other ideas, he included:Home rule: A vestige of class warfare that cripples the city. Boston should be able to govern itself. Term limits:Mayor Tom Menino has been fine, … [Read more...]
Mac Wants Traction
He seems to us to like the anti-incumbent, giving Dem primary voters a distinct option. The oddly formed 9th runs from South Boston West to Norfolk and South to Plymouth.The electorate is mostly white and white-collar, with a range of … [Read more...]
Tobin Goes Crosstown
John was not shy either about discussing the elections he lost and the legislation he wasn't able to get passed (like citywide free Wi-Fi). Also, he brought the personal in with tales of his upbringing and more recently how Isberg and other … [Read more...]
40B — Love it or smother it
Lynch has had considerable experience with affordable-housing issues and 40B specifically for a couple of decades. His city has successfully added to the stock of middle-class and lower affordable units. Yet, he doesn't see 40B as a … [Read more...]
Polito Sees Limited, Focused Treasurer
She did describe the political angle to the office. While she notes that she would come in as an independent treasurer, the office has become a “political catchall.” That is with the lottery, alcohol control board and … [Read more...]
Second-Tier Ripe for Reform
First, as is the Globe's wont, there are no links to the candidates' campaign sites. Nor is there a table setting out the platform differences. Instead, we meet them like they were on bar stools, butt to butt. We get a wee … [Read more...]
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