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The Spoiler: Don’t Blame the Candidate, Blame the System

September 10, 2014 By progressivemax

For those Berwick supporters banging their head against the wall over the Coakley win, realize that the election didn’t have to be this way. Right now in our electoral system, you only need a plurality to win. In a race with 3 candidates, a … [Read more...]

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Don’t Doubt it for a Second: Don Berwick is the best Democrat to beat Charlie Baker

June 19, 2014 By progressivemax

I have talked to so many Democrats who confess that they actually like Don Berwick and his policies the best but are held back by their fear that he can’t win against Charlie Baker. Let’s not dance around the issue: they are wrong. Of all … [Read more...]

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Hillary Clinton is a “Third Way” Adherent

December 14, 2013 By progressivemax

We have 1060 days until the next presidential election and establishment democrats are already "Ready of Hillary". We haven't even elected a new Governor yet! But okay, I guess that means I need into get into gear too... It should be no … [Read more...]

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Which Candidate is This?

September 25, 2013 By progressivemax

I find it really hard to tell the two candidates left in Boston's Mayoral Race apart. Here is a picture: Comment below which candidate you think this is, even if it seems obvious.  … [Read more...]

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Wikileaks: US advocated for Syrian Civil War in 2006

September 13, 2013 By progressivemax

Source: wikileaks.org 1. (S) Summary. The SARG ends 2006 in a much stronger position domestically and internationally than it did 2005. While there may be additional bilateral or multilateral pressure that can impact Syria, the regime is … [Read more...]

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Markeyseat.com – The Definitive Guide to #MA5

July 29, 2013 By progressivemax

Hello Fellow BMG'rs I've been working on a pet project to collect all the information about the race to fill Ed Markey's seat in congress in one convenient,  easy to use location. You can find information on the candidates, links to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: Addivinola, brownsberger, carl-sciortino, ed-markey, Frank Addivinola, karen-spilka, katherine-clark, koutoujian, ma05, ma5, markey, Mike Stopa, Peter Koutoujian, sciortino, seat, spilka, Stopa, will-brownsberger

Transparency Report: Retailers Association of Massachusetts

July 9, 2013 By progressivemax

Here is some raw data I thought might be of interest you. This is a list of campaign contributions from lobbyists for the Retailers Association of Massachusetts. Is your state legislator on the … [Read more...]

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Ethics and Transparency Plank of Democratic Platform Draft a Disgrace

June 29, 2013 By progressivemax

 Compared to the rest of the platform there is very little substance to the Ethics and Transparency Plank of Democratic Platform Draft ETHICS AND TRANSPARENCY Massachusetts Democrats believe that public officials should be held to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: convention, deleo, eldridge, john-walsh, mike-lake, platform, reform, setti-warren, transparency

Surprised?

June 28, 2013 By progressivemax

I guess I shouldn't have been that surprised to see this article in the State House News, but I still am. “I am surprised because I felt that the legislation which was voted on and approved yesterday by overwhelming majorities in both … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: deleo, mbta, progressive, revenue, speaker-deleo, speaker-mass.-house, springfield, Statehouse-news, transportation, trasportation-bill

Not Enough Votes for the Public Option in MA Senate

June 26, 2013 By progressivemax

Today the Massachusetts Senate debated Bill H.3452 "An Act implementing the Affordable Care Act and providing further access to affordable health care". Progressive Champion Jamie Eldridge filed an amendment to the bill to allow for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: healthcare, jamie-eldridge, progressive, public-option

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