Earlier this week, the Chicago Cubs grounds crew experienced a disaster. As rain poured onto Wrigley Field, they were unable to cover the playing surface with a tarp in time. They were booed. The game was called. Because of the … [Read more...]

From Maddow Blog: * Former Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.), now running in New Hampshire, was on the campaign trail yesterday with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). A journalist with the local CBS affiliate took a photo that suggests voter turnout … [Read more...]

Well this is an interesting statement for a guy running in a Democratic Primary: McChrystal's involvement, Moulton said, is a sign that incumbent Tierney has not been effective in Congress. "The fact that Gen. McChrystal is getting … [Read more...]

Private Sector workers at Logan Airport are fight for better wages and working conditions. They held a rally today that both AG Coakley and Treasurer Grossman attended (good for them). AG Coakley isn't a new comer to this issues as the … [Read more...]

The Bay State Banner endorsed Warren Tolman for Attorney General and Steve Tompkins for Suffolk County Sheriff on Wednesday: As a former state representative and state senator, Warren Tolman has extensive contacts on Beacon Hill. This … [Read more...]

This little gem, posted by Rob Eno today on RMG, explains why working men and women vote Democratic: It is my belief that the vast majority of public employees are corrupt. The vast majority of the legislature, including members of both … [Read more...]

Cambridge City Councilor Leland Cheung got into the Lt Governor's race later than most candidates. His campaign managed to score enough convention delegates to get him on the Democratic Primary ballot. Now his end of July finance reports … [Read more...]

Democratic Treasurer's candidate Deb Goldberg will hit the airways tomorrow with her first TV ad (the first in this race I believe). Disclaimer - My Union has endorsed and is working for Deb Goldberg to be our next Treasurer. … [Read more...]

From today's Boston Globe Poll: Coakley gaining ground against Baker, ceding in primary race As it does every week, the poll also tracked the governor’s race, where Attorney General Martha Coakley continues to enjoy a gaping lead in the … [Read more...]

In his weekly address Saturday, Obama reiterated his call for Congress to pass legislation ending the “unpatriotic tax loophole” that allows some companies to pay fewer taxes. “Even as corporate profits are as high as ever, a small but … [Read more...]