Yet another forum to which all the Secretary of State candidates were invited, yet another appearance by John Bonifaz, yet another no-show by Bill Galvin.How disappointing. How very afraid Galvin must be of having to defend his record … [Read more...]
Should Voters Pick Candidates, or Candidates Pick Voters?
[...]Norton is divided up into three legislative districts. The largest is the 1st Bristol District, currently represented by outgoing Rep. Virginia Coppola. That district includes precincts 3,4 and 5 in Norton. Currently there are three … [Read more...]
Bonifaz getting some traction
I wouldn't exactly call it a tidal wave ... but the New Bedford Standard-Times, the Phoenix, the Rev. Jesse Jackson - and, of course, Blue Mass. Group! Not bad.There'll be more in the coming days, no doubt. … [Read more...]
Meet Wilkerson, Chang-Diaz, and Bonifaz with Boston Drinking Liberally tonight!
From Tristan Snell, fearless leader of Boston's new chapter of Drinking Liberally:Dear friends--I'm a frequent reader of Blue Mass Group and one of the leaders for the new Boston chapter of Drinking Liberally, meeting every Wednesday night … [Read more...]
John Bonifaz for Secretary of State
Galvin did some good things earlier in his time in office (like getting rid of punch card ballots), but lately he seems to have lost his way. The fact that there are four different voting rights investigations ongoing in Massachusetts … [Read more...]
Galvin Weasles Out Again?
Last chance to escape the chicken coop, Bill Galvin.The Brandeis chapter of Democracy for America is proud to annouce a forum on democracy and voting rights to be held tomorrow (Tuesday September 12th) from 4:00 - 6:00 PM in the library of … [Read more...]
B4PC Endorsements
Berkshires for Progressive Change, the local chapter of the Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts, has endorsed the following candidates in the September 19 Democratic Primary.Governor: Deval PatrickLieutenant Governor: Andrea … [Read more...]
BMG interviews John Bonifaz
Bob and I (Charley was unavailable) just spent over an hour in a very interesting and wide-ranging conversation with John Bonifaz. We talked about elections, both in general and specifically about the four pending Justice Department … [Read more...]
John Bonifaz Convention Video and Speech
After the video played, Bonifaz appealed to delegates to put him on the primary ballot, with this speech:There are several more videos of Bonifaz on my YouTube Bonifaz playlist, including one by a videographer who went to Ohio after the … [Read more...]
Bonifaz announces two new additions
First, hearty congratulations to John Bonifaz and his wife Lissa on the birth of their first child! Marisol was born on Labor Day (ah, precious irony), and all are reportedly doing well.Second, Bonifaz is showing some strength outside … [Read more...]