From CNN's Political Ticker: She's a "cocky wacko," [Chafee] told a Washington think tank earlier this week. Granted, a quote like that would usually generate a "4" rating here on BMG, but I still find it succinctly accurate. Ever the … [Read more...]
Howie Carr: Not Your Typical White Person
It's no secret that the populist Howie, the self-proclaimed "typical white person" and spokesman for beleaguered tax-paying regular Joes, is an alumnus of the prestigious Deerfield Academy boarding school. He grew up to become a … [Read more...]
Kucinich to Drop Out
Story here. CLEVELAND - Democrat Dennis Kucinich is abandoning his second, long-shot bid for the White House as he faces a tough fight to hold onto his other job - U.S. congressman. In an interview with Cleveland's Plain Dealer, the … [Read more...]
Governor Releases FY2009 Budget
Budget Recommendation - H.2 FY2009 Just posted a few minutes ago on the Governor's website. … [Read more...]
Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones and a Couple of Other Rants
I hate to break it to you Marie, but every Election Day, my right to free expression is being infringed upon by state law. There is a 150 foot buffer zone between political sign holders and the entrance to the polling station.So Marie, if I … [Read more...]
The end of Draft Gore?
I was actually hoping for a Gore candidacy; I haven't really gotten all that fired up over the current crop of candidates- Clinton's too divisive, the Republicans will hit Richardson with Los Alamos, if he's the nominee, I don't think that … [Read more...]
New poll: Patrick holding 18% lead
"If youre a Patrick supporter, theres no need to assume the fetal position. But the champagne should definitely stay in the pantry," said CBS4 Political Analyst Jon Keller.Wise advice.UPDATE (by David): Details are here. … [Read more...]
The Man Behind The Curtain
Yesterday, the Brockton Enterprise had a nice front-page story about Deval Patrick's campaign manager, John Walsh. It's not too often that campaign staff draws this kind of (positive) attention, or that the press writes much of anything … [Read more...]
Holly, you ignorant…..
On the face of it, Deval's primary victory does look like a victory for the liberal moonbat crowd. However, a look at the down ballot races would show that something different is going on here. In most of the high profile races, the clear … [Read more...]
Pols asked to bring Milena’s children to U.S.
Granted, any such online survey is not a true poll, as the respondents are self-selected. But I am still amazed at the sheer percentage of people who seem to be taking what I think is basically a mean-spirited position.Is this a natural … [Read more...]