No Democrat who calls himself a uniter should be taking cheap shots at Ted Kennedy, of all people, on healthcare, of all subjects. I just saw footage (click here) of Barack Obama from 2003 - and 2003 is not that long ago, kids - in … [Read more...]
A strange turn: Obama vs. Krugman on health care
I love the columnist activity in peak campaign time, and this year is no exception. Paul Krugman of the Times is one of my favorite columnists, so I was surprised to see the response his columns on health care the last couple of weeks … [Read more...]
Mitt’s new IA commercial
In his new Iowa TV ad, Mitt says, "Washington politicians from both parties have proven that they can't control spending, and they won't control our borders. I will." short Globe article hereMitt seems to want to extend legal … [Read more...]
Diversity linked to low civic health: new Robert Putnam study
Noted Harvard social scientist Robert Putnam recently published the results of a major study with surprising findings: that community diversity is linked to relatively lower levels of key other measures of civic engagement and healthy … [Read more...]
Immigrant impact on the US housing market
One of the many things missing from the right's discussion of immigration is the tremendous, quiet presence of immigrants (legal and not) in the American economy. Particularly in the current housing downturn, it's telling to see the … [Read more...]
Ann Romney on Seamus, the mistreated Romney family dog
David's post on healthcare must-sees led me to John McDonough's excellent writing, which led me to the Mitt Romney for President website. (No, really.) Despite myself, I kept reading and reading, drawn in with a sick "I can't … [Read more...]
Terminator in pursuit of Deval on healthcare
It looks like the Terminator is in hot pursuit of Deval. Important health care reform ? if it goes through without too much perversion ? is brewing in California. Should be interesting to see how closely the CA plan mirrors the MA … [Read more...]
Republican flip-flopping on choice
I wish Republicans would stop apologizing for beliefs they held before they were more brightly in the public spotlight. Good thing we have our very own ex-governor Mitt as a primo example of flip-flopping.(from boston.com)Fred … [Read more...]
Obama on “epidemic of violence”
I'm glad to see that a permanent assault weapons ban and other forms of gun control are being raised as a topic of the presidential primary. Likewise after-school programs to help keep youth off the streets and further from the … [Read more...]