The event was moved inside to the Middle School auditorium from the location of Memorial Park due to possible rain -- the fact that the announced rain venue of Town Hall wasn't used may have depressed turnout to about 160 persons. To … [Read more...]
Deval’s blown his base
First off, the favorability numbers among Democrats, for Democrats in this poll: PolApprovalNeutralDisapproveDon't know Patrick519373 DeLeo25141427 Murray299954 Cahill4481833 Deval's unfavorables among Democrats exceed those of the … [Read more...]
Sabutai’s blogging GUT
I. Bloggers blog to increase influence I think most bloggers want others to adopt their opinion, whether it be on a sports team, fashion item, or political issue. Sure, there is a thrill to shouting into the darkness, but bloggers … [Read more...]
Nine Platform Myths and Truths
Myth: This draft platform is a result of an unprecedented, wide-ranging hearing process. Truth: This draft platform was written after an unprecedented, wide-ranging process. The hearing process before the draft platform was an … [Read more...]
Worth mentioning…Senator Kennedy on health care
I daren't quote any more due to fair-use regs, but there's a good five-point plan there that goes beyond cost-control to look at choice, reform, prevention, end-of-life care, and responsiveness. There's plenty more on Senator … [Read more...]
Poof! Draft platform now well-hidden
Huh...now that progressives are getting ticked off about the draft platform (PDF), it appears the Party is listening to our reaction. And they are reacting in the old-fashioned way...they're avoiding the problem. While the draft … [Read more...]
Mass. Democratic Party eviscerates education plank in draft platform
Below are the most egregious examples: The current platform, set to expire at the convention, addressed the issue of the place of standardized tests in education, particularly the MCAS. The MCAS is a rather arbitrary … [Read more...]
A good day for Massachusetts Republicans
It reminds voters that the Mass. GOP exists. A contested primary generates headlines like little else in politics -- domestic disputes are always the most intense. Baker v. Mihos would lead to a thrashing over ideas and … [Read more...]
Playoff time in Massachusetts
Whoo! An overtime Celtics-Bulls humdinger ends with the first Bulls playoff victory over the Leprechaun. I'm not sure why today's commentators insist that a shot with both feet on the floor is nonetheless a "jumper", but I DO … [Read more...]
March 5th Education Platform Meeting
I will have printouts of Deval Patrick's "Readiness Report" as well as the platform section on education available. We hope to have facilities to collect and input in written or even oral form to forward to the state Democratic Party … [Read more...]
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