These are the reactions we should expect to hear from the Mainstream Corporate Media in response to Oregon voters' decision to increase their State income tax on the wealthiest residents and increase taxes on Corporations and businesses. … [Read more...]
HUA! Gen. Wesley Clark endorses Khazei
From the Khazei Campaign Website: Former N.A.T.O. Supreme Allied Commander and Four-Star General Wesley Clark Endorses Alan General Wesley Clark released the following statement in an email to the Khazei campaign: "I am proud today to … [Read more...]
Smile! You’re on Cand…uh, COAKLEY Camera!
Following a fairly standard format, Sheriff Cabral, candidate Khazei, and special guests Max and Vicki Kennedy spoke, implored volunteers, and took questions for about 45 minutes. Then, right at the break, a Khazei staffer walked directly … [Read more...]
RFK son Max Kennedy to Endorse Khazei
Perhaps more consequential: Kennedy and his wife are flying out tonight, and plan to make a formal endorsement Thursday before launching four days of campaigning with Khazei across the state. While I start with a predisposed interest in … [Read more...]
Markey Out
I thought, as some have posited, that Markey could make a good run combining his name recognition and some Green candidate themes. Seems unlikely any more elected officials will enter on the Democratic side. … [Read more...]
OK all you Cape Wind propeller-heads…
To quickly understand just how we're all getting screwed by energy companies, grab a copy of your latest electric bill. Somewhere among the itemized charges is a "Transition Fee" that typically totals one-quarter to one-third of your … [Read more...]
EJ Dionne Opines on MA Politics, Patrick vs. Healy
While Dionne offers little new insight for those of us who follow MA politics daily, it is refreshing to step back and appreciate how much interesting political drama is generated here in our relatively-small state.What I find most exciting … [Read more...]
GOP Somerville alderman switches parties, backs Patrick
For folks unfamiliar with White, he served as chair of the GOP finance committe for three years in addition to Alderman and a campaign for State Senate.In the Metro article by Tony Lee, he explains:"I think it's a reflection of a lot of … [Read more...]