Let's get real. Let's drop the parochialism and chauvinism. Boston is messed up — but not beyond fixing. I've lived here over 35 years, but I'm not a lotus eater. There are big problems, but there are fixes. Some require courage and … [Read more...]
Retrospect: We should have targeted “Big Business” Baker
As I see Baker’s transition team start to come together, it is striking to me how many business executives he is filling his inner circle with. We all knew that Baker is in the pocket of big business. Why didn’t we run on it? The … [Read more...]
Whose side are they on?
The Massachusetts governor's race comes down to one basic question: Who can you count on to fight for Massachusetts families? When things get really tough – when you work hard, play by the rules, but something terrible happens and you're … [Read more...]
Falchuk the Eveready Candidate
Founder of MA's United Independent Party, Evan Falchuk remains optimistic but not blind. He knows polls have him in low single digits for the governor's race, but has two clear goals. Sure he wants to win the top spot on Nov. 4, but he also … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Forgive Martha Coakley
Yes, yes I know. The opinion I hold is a rather rare and controversial one among many Democrats, especially those who attend the caucuses. Four years after a stunning loss to Scott Brown, many in the party seemingly still hold the loss … [Read more...]
Jim McKenna: not ready for prime time. At all.
Reporter: Over the last 10 years or so, you've only voted less than ... just about 50% of the time in state and federal elections. How do you explain that to the voters in general who you want to vote for you? Jim McKenna: [awkward … [Read more...]
“Martha Coakley takes on DOMA, Webster (Noah) & Carroll (Lewis)” – jpmassar
The case against DOMA was presented by Maura Healey, chief of the civil rights division of the AG's office. Christopher Hall argued for the defense. US district judge Joseph Tauro heard the case in Federal court. Healey's basic … [Read more...]
Why Did Martha Coakley Lose?
I think there's some truth to both of these analyses. And a lot could be said about each of them, and a lot has. I'm not going to rehash any of it. Instead, I want to mention something that I haven't really seen talked … [Read more...]
Top Senate predictions
Full listing (BMG in blue, RMG in red). Deviations Predictor Brown Coakley Kennedy 0 Actual 51.9 47.1 1 0.2 Ken Pittman 52 47 1 0.2 Paul … [Read more...]
MA Dem Chair’s Calls to Action
We had a full team of three commenting and questioning. For his part, Walsh ranged from specific predictions of two state senate seat pickups this year to how to move progressives into open and contested slots.He didn’t dwell on … [Read more...]
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