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A show trial with the death penalty

July 1, 2008 By mike-chelmsford

Open and shut, the terrorist confessed. Nashiri said that while in CIA custody he was tortured into confessing to the Cole bombing and other acts of terrorism. ... Nashiri was one of three terrorism suspects subjected to the controversial … [Read more...]

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When will Obama hit back?

March 12, 2008 By mike-chelmsford

I think he needs to show that he can push back hard against a determined opponent, as he'll have to do in the general election. I think he also needs to show that he can deal with a ruthless opponent. Not all of Clinton's attacks are … [Read more...]

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Why Edwards Never Caught On

January 30, 2008 By mike-chelmsford

From the Time Magazine article: http://www.time.com/time/polit... Edwards leaves the race having made a big impact on the two remaining candidates. His populist rhetoric forced his rivals to compete for union support, and he was the first … [Read more...]

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Edwards makes a fool of McCain on Iraq

January 22, 2008 By mike-chelmsford

BLITZER: But, Senator Edwards, Senator John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate, he supported the surge from the beginning. I think all three of you opposed the surge from the beginning. He says now the surge is working, there's … [Read more...]

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Support O’Reilly at the Convention

January 15, 2008 By mike-chelmsford

I promised lots (and lots) of reasons; here are six: 1. Ed O'Reilly has been criss-crossing the state talking to people in forums of all sizes. He understands working families and has been working hard to really listen and understand … [Read more...]

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Corporate Democrats

January 7, 2008 By mike-chelmsford

From Swamp Politics: http://www.swamppolitics.com/n... Edwards also noted that in the early 1990s, when Hillary Clinton as first lady failed in trying to construct a universal health care plan, Democrats controlled the House and Senate as … [Read more...]

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Jim Wallis sees a sea change in faith and politics

January 3, 2008 By mike-chelmsford

On the Democratic side, I hear great appreciation for John Edwards' passionate and persistent commitment to make poor people a political priority and his challenging the control of the wealthy and powerful over our political process. I hear … [Read more...]

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John Edwards calls for 10 month Iraq exit

January 2, 2008 By mike-chelmsford

More from the article: Edwards staked out a position that would lead to a more rapid and complete troop withdrawal than his principal rivals, Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama, who have indicated they are open to keeping … [Read more...]

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headlineoptics Headline Optics @headlineoptics ·
3 Apr

OTR: Diana DiZoglio discusses potential retaliation from Mass. Legislature over audit https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/otr-diana-dizoglio-discusses-potential-retaliation-from-mass-legislature-over-audit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter @masspolicy #MApoli #Massachusetts

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3 Apr

Mass. Conservatives Win Big in Second MassGOP Caucus: Crush Baker 2.0/Establishment Candidate https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mass-conservatives-win-big-in-second-massgop-caucus-crush-baker-2-0-establishment-candidate/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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sabadosama Lindsay Sabadosa @sabadosama ·
3 Apr

A huge pleasure to join @RepDylan as he launched the #Massachusetts Friends of UK Legislative Caucus at the home of the @FCDOPeterAbbott. It was wonderful to talk about how we can collaborate to benefit constituents and deepen long-standing ties! #mapoli

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theaaholcomb Thea Holcomb @theaaholcomb ·
3 Apr

If you're familiar with #mapoli I have questions for you!

My intern is applying for an internship there - obvs I'm thrilled. 😊 What should she know about how the MA legislature is staffed? What other essential knowledge would you pass along?

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masspolicy MassPolicyReport @masspolicy ·
3 Apr

Mounting evidence that the citizens of MA are over taxed https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mounting-evidence-that-the-citizens-of-ma-are-over-taxed/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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erintiernan Erin Tiernan @erintiernan ·
3 Apr

It's April in #mapoli which means budget season is in full swing. The House will soon pitch a tax relief proposal alongside their 2024 fiscal plan.
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- Auditor DiZoglio won't back down
https://masster-list.com/2023/04/03/massachusetts-house-tax-package-could-be-a-tango-with-healey/

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