Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty light: The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let … [Read more...]
I Endorse Mike Capuano for Senate
There is the other progressive in the race, Alan Khazei, and I hope he runs for office in the future. A lot of my progressive friends are on board with his campaign, but I have two major problems with him: one, that on a practical level, … [Read more...]
Election Day open thread!
Where are you? What do you see? How's turnout? Who's got sign-holders? Why am I asking so many questions? … [Read more...]
Flaherty/Yoon: sounds like some message discipline is in order
Adam Reilly stopped by the big Flaherty/Yoon announcement and reports some ... well, less-than-impressive impressions. 1. The turnout seemed low--about 70-80 people, I'd guess, with almost as many media members as campaign … [Read more...]
Social Networking with the 2009 Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates
{First, a cheap plug for my blog Senate Guru.} While 2010 will be chock-full of exciting races at all levels of government. In 2009, though, there will be two marquee races across the country: the gubernatorial races in Virginia and … [Read more...]
Flaherty on LeftAhead
Not to be upstaged by the editors, Mike and I (well, mostly Mike) interviewed Flaherty today on our weekly podcast, LeftAhead. We covered a lot of different ground, so I'm hoping people will find it useful. Here's the player - you can also … [Read more...]
3rd Suffolk Podcast: Ryan Higginson
Admitted different candidate Ryan Higginson joined us today. He comes not from elected office, rather appointed public service and diverse management positions. His background and policy proposals are on his website. He also differs in his … [Read more...]
3rd Suffolk Podcast: Susan Passoni
One of six vying for Sal DiMasi's old seat is candidate Susan Passoni. She was today's special guest on this week's Left Ahead. In the 30 minute show, Mike, Lynne and I asked plenty of questions on everything from the gas tax to casinos to … [Read more...]
College Democrats Endorse Setti Warren for Mayor of Newton
Even though I had just met Setti, I felt like I was sitting down with an old friend. As we talked about everything from public financing of elections to the current state of Newton, he was extremely knowledgeable and clearly a man that was … [Read more...]
High Tech Gadgets: Low Tech Crime
Fellow BMGers: We all have our stories, but I thought this was worth sharing: This was emailed to me by a friend. Please read and be alert! Subject: GPS and MOBILE PHONE - PLEASE READ !!! This gives us something to think about with all … [Read more...]