The Des Moines Register has endorsed Hillary Clinton and John McCain for their parties' nominations. The Des Moines Register is well-respected and an influential paper in Iowa so this is big news for Hillary Clinton. Even … [Read more...]
Legislative Hearing on Casinos
The Globe is reporting today that Governor Patrick, Mayor Menino, and several casino executives are expected to testify next week at a hearing before the Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures, and State Assets. According … [Read more...]
Some Background on Hillary Clinton
The Washington Post is doing a series on all the frontrunners in the presidential race. Although the Post really should be doing a segment on all the candidates and not just the so-called frontrunners, the series may be interesting reading … [Read more...]
Saugus Board of Selectmen Gets Rid of Public Comment Segment
I know some of you out there are involved in politics at the local level. I would like to know what any of you think about this story. The newly elected Board of Selectmen in Saugus recently voted to no longer have a public comment … [Read more...]
The Iowa Caucus
The Clinton campaign has a little video that explains how the Iowa caucuses work. Say what you will about the Iowa caucuses, but at least Iowans can register to vote at the caucus. In Massachusetts, people who are not registered … [Read more...]
What is Wrong With the Herald?
Okay, I already think I know the answer to that question. But, really, do the facts matter at all over there? The first sentence of an editorial in today's Herald says,So one day a British judge is banning the distribution of Al … [Read more...]
Effort to Get Rid of Proposition 21/2
Apparently an effort has started to repeal Proposition 2 1/2. But wait, the purpose of the drive is not to get rid of the tax cap. Rather, the people behind this effort want to turn it into Proposition 1, or, as they call it, … [Read more...]
In Search of Liberal Massachusetts
I start to read this article in the NYT online today entitled, "Exoneration Using DNA Brings Change in Legal System." The second paragraph states, All but eight states now give inmates varying degrees of access to DNA evidence that … [Read more...]
Verizon Wireless Decides Not to Allow Naral Text Messaging [Nevermind]
I am writing this while I am on hold with a very nice customer service person at Verizon Wireless. I am trying register my complaint about the reported Verizon Wireless decision not to allow Naral to text message people who want to receive … [Read more...]
Update: the opposition to the Iraq War has died.
According to a Democratic Congressional Staff member, opposition to the Iraq War has disappeared. Here is the quote as it appears in E.J. Dionne's column today in the Washington Post:Privately, Democrats … [Read more...]
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