Full disclousure up front. I am a voter in the 6th CD and strong supporter of Congressman John Tierney. I worked hard for his 2012 re-election and will be on the frontlines again in 2014. According to DailyKos's campaign update today, … [Read more...]

While recognizing that TalkingPointsMemo (TPM) can be labeled a "lefty" operation I found this article by Editor Josh Marshall to be well written, factual and with links to back up his position: It is amazing to witness the sheer depths of … [Read more...]

While Thanksgiving is a good time to reflect on family and the positives in our lives it also serves as a reminder (at least for me) that the vast majority of us are immigrants to this country. Those folks who landed in Plymouth were … [Read more...]

Not being a twitter type I missed the beginnings of this battle but . . .apparently Scott Lehigh has an issue with being called out about anti-union bias in his columns. His stuff as well as the Globe and Herald coverage of the Boston … [Read more...]

OK, even I know I am sounding a bit like a broken record but Speaker Boehner? Really?! From today's Boston Globe: Later, Boehner is the featured guest at a dinner hosted by Christopher Egan, founder of Carruth Capital and son of the … [Read more...]

Boston GOP Chairman Brad Williams Endorses John Connolly. This from the RMG post: Many Republicans have been a big part of his fundraising team and donor base, Both of his parents had close connection to the Weld and Cellucci … [Read more...]

Back on October 9th I posted about an RMG post that suggested Republicans would / should back John Connolly in the Boston Mayoral … [Read more...]

BOSTON — An education reform group has bought time for a television advertisement supporting City Councilor At-Large John Connolly in the Boston mayoral race. The group, Democrats for Education Reform, endorsed Connolly in the 12-way … [Read more...]

Congressman Mike Capuano has added his voice and support to the Marty Walsh for Mayor campaign. This in an email I received from the Congressman today: Yesterday I endorsed Marty Walsh for Mayor of Boston. As a former mayor, I do not … [Read more...]

Yes another sports related post! Having never like Jets coach Rex Ryan and having little use for his brother Rob (the defense coach of the Saints) I really enjoyed this ESPN story. Nothing like killing two bird(brain)s with one last second … [Read more...]