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Obama’s Bush Problem

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I'm going to let Maddow do the arguing based on matters of Afghanistan, but it's worth pointing out there there's been far too little change in terms of how we address our country's failed banking system and the economy, in job creation … [Read more...]

Memo to BMG

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Michael Capuano is not the only one who has a "public record." Khazei created an organization that has long served the American people. He's led battles to affect legislative policy -- and been successful. Coakley has long been a state … [Read more...]

Why Bob’s Post Damages the Blogosphere

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What does Bob's post tell to campaigns reading Blue Mass Group? Don't post. Why? Instead of tackling a candidate's post on the merits, Bob bitched and moaned about grammar, like some punk-ass know-it-all. It's one thing to critique a … [Read more...]

Podcast: Health Care, Capuano and Coakley

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LeftAhead's Mike, Lynne and Ryan tackled the MA-SEN campaign today, particularly discussing whether we think Capuano can capitalize off of Coakley's health care gaffe. Also up for discussion was the prospects of the Stupak amendment making … [Read more...]

Post-Elections Podcast

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Today's Special Edition of LeftAhead featured a wrap-up of yesterday's elections across the state and beyond. Mike, Lynne and myself were all on board for the show. Mike led the discussion on the Boston race, while Lynne talked about all … [Read more...]

Pressley and Kenneally Interviews

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Today, the LeftAhead crew took on Ayanna Pressley as one of the two candidates we saw with the best shot at getting the fourth and final at-large Boston City Council Seat. As a reminder, we also took on Andrew Kenneally just last week. Both … [Read more...]

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