I recently contributed to Senator Ed Markey’s re-election.  I wanted to do it even though it’s a diversion of resources from the campaign to put a Democrat in the White House.  And that’s only part of the problem with Joe Kennedy … [Read more...]

“Overall, it has been interesting to see who will take a stand against what is now clear evil at the top, and shocking to see who won't.”  – NY Times columnist Paul Krugman There are now only two types of people in the country:  Those … [Read more...]

A lot of people admire our Republican governor, the unremarkable Charlie Baker.  But if, as they say, the Devil’s greatest trick was to convince people he doesn’t exist, then maybe Charlie Baker’s greatest trick is convincing a lot of … [Read more...]

As much as Tuesday's special election result in Alabama was welcome, events over the rest of the week have been ominous in many ways, and in fact the Alabama results might have sped them along. Republicans now seem to have accepted that … [Read more...]

According to the Herald’s Brian Dowling: “Bay State Congressman Stephen Lynch said he’d ‘consider voting for Gov. Charlie Baker in 2018 and criticized attacks trying to link the governor to failed GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore through … [Read more...]

WILLIAMSTOWN — A lot of people admire our governor, the impeccable Charlie Baker. After all, he has boyish good looks, smiles a lot, and talks softly. As such many regard him as a moderating force, the "grown-up in the room." Of course, … [Read more...]