Mike and I had Joe Mullin on for State Senate, thus completing all the candidate interviews for democrats running in the race. Click for the LeftAhead blog on it, including links to all the candidate interviews. It's an impressive … [Read more...]
Who Would You Support?
Anyone can submit a nomination. Any campaign for state legislature in 2010 is eligible. It only takes a few clicks, and it could potentially make a huge difference. Click here to nominate an Essential … [Read more...]
Tonight, Alibi, 6-10: Join David @Liberty on Politics, Tech, New Media
@Liberty is hosting an event on Politics, Tech, and Social Media, tonight at Alibi at the Liberty Hotel, from 6 to 10. Join David along with Matt DeBergalis from ActBlue and Ari Herzog, social media strategist and Newburyport City … [Read more...]
Replacing Brown with a Progressive Dem… in the State House
On the show, we obviously hit on health care policy, but we also breached many subjects to make sure he's not just a one-issue candidate. He talked about state house transparency, suggesting open meeting laws would cure a lot of problems. … [Read more...]
Thanks to some kids and a teacher
I have known many of these kids since kindergarten. It was really cool to see them in action over the last few weeks, and especially yesterday. (Even the $@###$$@# ungrateful little $#@$@@@#'s who turned out to be (gasp!!!!) Republicans. … [Read more...]
The Myth of Charlie Baker
Living in Swampscott all my life, including the period in which Charlie Baker moved into town and started (though quickly stopped) being involved in town politics, I've grown to know a little bit about Charlie Baker, both the myth and the … [Read more...]
LeftAhead! Podcast: Bizarre Politicians and How to Cure ‘Em
Today, on LeftAhead, Lynne, Mike and I chatted about four sets of politicians on the national, state and local levels who have made rash, illegal, unacceptable and/or bizarre decisions. We discussed Sarah Palin and her problems in Alaska, … [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...]
Hundreds in Mass kick off campaign for passage of Employee Free Choice Act
"Management constantly threatened our livelihood and our retirement security if we were to form a union," said Kevin Simoneau, a former Comcast field technician who experienced employer intimidation. "Giving us a choice about how to … [Read more...]
Four Years Later, Great Ideas Are Going Direct To Voter
However, from my personal perspective, there is one more place where I see a massive difference between now and 2004 and that is the explosion of direct to voter video. Great messaging on behalf of our Presidential Candidate is not just … [Read more...]