Let me count the ways. The candidate with the most votes should win the election. Just like in every other race in the country. In 1 out of 14 presidential elections-1824, 1876, 1888 and 2000, the second place candidate was elected. … [Read more...]
The United Battleground States of America?
Here in Massachusetts, a poll taken just last week showed 72% support among likely voters -- 86% among registered Democrats, 68% among unenrolleds, and 54% among Republicans. Although Natioanl Popular Vote doesn't necessarily help one party … [Read more...]
The United Battleground States of America?
The United Battleground States of America? National Popular Vote, H. 4156, is being debated in the Massachusets House of Representatives tomorrow, Wednesday (in fact, it may well be today when you read this). National Popular Vote is … [Read more...]
Mission Accomplished. Ethics bill IS very good.
I've had a chance to look over the ethics bill (text, summary, and history here) released last night from the conference committee, and it is excellent. It has all the provisions mentioned in the summary, and more, with no significant … [Read more...]
We Need A Good Ethics Bill– Call today
(Update from Pam: I just got a call from someone "in the know" who reports, and I believe it, that the ethics bill is close to being finalized, that both the House and Senate are cooperating, and that I will be very happy with the … [Read more...]
Senate Ethics Bill-Good on Campaign Finance, Bad on Ethics
The Globe and Justinian ("Senate President Murray's Best. Move. Ever.") are right that the Senate ethics bill (here's the text and summary) released this morning has laudable campaign finance reforms and the Senate leadership deserves … [Read more...]
Wilmot Strikes Back. Not an epic fail-don’t always believe what you read in the newspaper.
OK, here's the tutorial. The Ethics Laws have three provisions that prohibit public officials from taking gifts, section 3, 23(b)2, and 23(b)3 of chapter 268A. Call it belt and suspenders. We lost the suspenders (section … [Read more...]