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Barack Obama to Ted Kennedy: “Ted, get some spine”

December 19, 2007 By state-of-grace

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...]

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A strange turn: Obama vs. Krugman on health care

December 9, 2007 By state-of-grace

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...]

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Mitt’s new IA commercial

August 8, 2007 By state-of-grace

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: immigration, iowa, media, mitt-romney

Diversity linked to low civic health: new Robert Putnam study

August 6, 2007 By state-of-grace

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: diversity, harvard, robert-putnam, social-capital, social-science

Immigrant impact on the US housing market

July 31, 2007 By state-of-grace

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: affordable-housing, california, conservative, economy, housing, immigrants, immigration, massachusetts

Ann Romney on Seamus, the mistreated Romney family dog

July 27, 2007 By state-of-grace

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: animal-abuse, animals, ann-romney, dogs, five-brothers, mitt-romney, romney-blog

Terminator in pursuit of Deval on healthcare

July 19, 2007 By state-of-grace

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: california, deval-patrick, healthcare, healthcare-reform, schwarzenegger

Republican flip-flopping on choice

July 19, 2007 By state-of-grace

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: abortion-rights, choice, flip-flopping, fred-thompson, mitt-romney

Obama on “epidemic of violence”

July 15, 2007 By state-of-grace

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...]

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OTR: Diana DiZoglio discusses potential retaliation from Mass. Legislature over audit https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/otr-diana-dizoglio-discusses-potential-retaliation-from-mass-legislature-over-audit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter @masspolicy #MApoli #Massachusetts

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Mass. Conservatives Win Big in Second MassGOP Caucus: Crush Baker 2.0/Establishment Candidate https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mass-conservatives-win-big-in-second-massgop-caucus-crush-baker-2-0-establishment-candidate/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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sabadosama Lindsay Sabadosa @sabadosama ·
3 Apr

A huge pleasure to join @RepDylan as he launched the #Massachusetts Friends of UK Legislative Caucus at the home of the @FCDOPeterAbbott. It was wonderful to talk about how we can collaborate to benefit constituents and deepen long-standing ties! #mapoli

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theaaholcomb Thea Holcomb @theaaholcomb ·
3 Apr

If you're familiar with #mapoli I have questions for you!

My intern is applying for an internship there - obvs I'm thrilled. 😊 What should she know about how the MA legislature is staffed? What other essential knowledge would you pass along?

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3 Apr

Mounting evidence that the citizens of MA are over taxed https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mounting-evidence-that-the-citizens-of-ma-are-over-taxed/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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erintiernan Erin Tiernan @erintiernan ·
3 Apr

It's April in #mapoli which means budget season is in full swing. The House will soon pitch a tax relief proposal alongside their 2024 fiscal plan.
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- Auditor DiZoglio won't back down
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