Tolman's 2002 primary spending figures are skewed because he fought for Clean Elections money and won it -- Tolman certainly ran a grassroots campaign too. Here's what he said about this year's spending, and what another former candidate … [Read more...]
As predicted, Gabrieli’s limit: “The Sky”
David said it first: The sky really is the limit for Chris Gabrieli's spending. He got to decide the campaign spending limit, since Reilly and Patrick opted for public financing. It's $15.36 million, but Gab might as well have said "A … [Read more...]
$15 million = 150 extra cops for Boston’s tough neighborhoods
Or 150 extra teachers to provide smaller classrooms and more personal attention to students who are behind grade level.Or 150 extra nurses to provide health care.Or 150 social workers to help sort out the problems of children who suffer … [Read more...]
Gabrieli Sets $15.36 Million Cap. (15.36. . .Get It?) So, are YOU Laughing?
According to State House News Service, Chris Gabrieli announced that his spending cap will be $15.36 million for the Democratic Primary.GABRIELI DECLARES $15.36 MILLION SPENDING LIMIT FOR PRIMARY: Christopher Gabrieli, who amassed a fortune … [Read more...]
A Sad Commentary on the 2006 State Democratic Convention
Insider deals, super-sized checks to influential Democrats, and rumors of cooked numbers! All cast a shadow over the 2006 Democratic State Nominating Convention that otherwise might have claimed itself an unalloyed success. I am … [Read more...]
Should Gabrieli and Reilly get out of the race?
Here are a few reasons G+R should get out, a la Weld. The NY results: Faso 62%, Weld 38%. Patrick's 58% to Reilly's 27% and Gabrieli's 15% is a similar 'blowing 'em out of the water' kind of result. The person who wins the … [Read more...]
Herald: Gabrieli backed anti-tax cut group in 2000
The Herald's Dave Wedge, who seems to have a limitless ability to dig interesting items out of years-old records, has found that in 2000 Chris Gabrieli donated $15,100 to a political action committee that fought against the ballot question … [Read more...]