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...]
Why is it so hard to form a Democratic position on Iraq?
Problems: huge sums of money lost to the war and corruption (much like everything bush does), both soldier and civilian casualties, instability in the Middle East which pushes up oil prices.Cause: poor management on the part of the bush … [Read more...]
Deval, don’t come to my house!
WHY IS THE PATRICK CAMPAIGN WASTING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES LOOKING FOR MORE VOTES FOR A CONVENTION THEY ALREADY WON!???The Patrick campaign has the convention won--and all they really need is to get 15% to get on the ballot. Why waste … [Read more...]
Stand Up Candidates
From the St. Patrickâs Day luncheon in Lawrence (These Guy's must reek of Corned Beef and Cabbage by now!)Deval Patrick's Humor:http://www.cbs4boston.com/video/?cid=47&id=18309@wbz.dayport.comAG Reilly's St.Pats … [Read more...]
Deval’s grabbing more than just liberals
Much has been made about polls lately, but I see another barometer that may bode well for Deval Patrick. I noticed in my hometown newspaper The Greenfield Recorder this morning a small item saying Rep. Chris Donelan is supporting Patrick. … [Read more...]