After the craziness of Super Tuesday, here's what we know (or think we know): According to the CNN pledged delegate tracker on MyDD, Obama has 635 pledged delegates to Clinton's 630. This does not include NM and CA, who are still counting … [Read more...]
The Credentials Card
In the unlikely case that neither Clinton nor Obama win an outright majority through the primary process, the party leaders will broker the nomination (though almost certainly before the convention). I say "unlikely" because, with only two … [Read more...]
Massachusetts, Edwards Votes go to the Convention
Today I spoke to the Election Commission about votes cast for John Edwards tomorrow. In Massachusetts: (1) All votes will count for the candidate they are cast for. They will be counted, as well as reported to the media, who will report … [Read more...]
Support O’Reilly at the Convention
I promised lots (and lots) of reasons; here are six: 1. Ed O'Reilly has been criss-crossing the state talking to people in forums of all sizes. He understands working families and has been working hard to really listen and understand … [Read more...]
Sound files of convention
Here's Patrick's speech, in three parts:Part 1Part 2Part 3I'll have Kerry's later. Funny to hear him talking about George Tenet's "kissing butts" in 2001-02, compared with his protestations now.Here's Kerry:Part 1Part 2 Part 3Part 4 Part 5 … [Read more...]
My presentation at the convention today
Along with Libby DeVecchi, who was press secretary for the Patrick campaign, I gave a little presentation (twice) on political communication through blogs at the convention today. I'm happy to say that both sessions were really … [Read more...]
Going to the convention this weekend?
I'll be giving a talk on the interaction of blogs and grassroots -- gettin' all Mitt Romney with PowerPoint, I tell ya. It'll be @ 2:20 in the Campus Center, rooms 174-176. Anything you want me to mention?Go stop by Michael's booth, too. … [Read more...]
Convention Information and Update – Kudos to the Democratic Party
The Democratic State Convention this year is going to be fun and exciting. Governor Deval Patrick will be the keynote speaker. It will be great to have a sitting Massachusetts Governor address us. Other big news is that … [Read more...]
More useless “vetting” by the Globe
We've got a real "When did you stop beating your wife"- type of headline today in the Globe: "Reilly says he was unfamiliar with controversial delegate." Remember that retired cop who gamed the system for a $140 large pension? Well, turns … [Read more...]
Convention rule question
Can anyone provide the nominating convention rule covering floor petitions? I was under the impression that 50 verified delegate signatures were required.Thanks … [Read more...]