Frank Phillips reported in the Boston Globe: One of Patrick's most immediate problems is that the casino initiative alienated a good chunk of his political base, particularly the progressive Democratic coalition that was at the core of his … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Proud Home of the Lobster Ranch
Cross Posted from the Gladys Kravitz Blog In response to the Governor Spitzer prostitution scandal the late night news program Nightline dug up and carted out former high-profile Hollywood Madam, Heidi Fleiss to offer her expert testimony … [Read more...]
The Governor is Fibbing! Or, Why Casinos Are Not Inevitable In Massachusetts.
1.) Myth - Tribal casinos can offer slots even if they're not legal in the host State The Johnson Act 0f 1951 prohibits slot machines on federal land including Indian Reservations and supports states which refuse to legalize slot machines. … [Read more...]
32nd Middlesex: Gov. Patrick Endorses Clark
The seat has been open since Michael Festa was appointed by Governor Patrick to the serve as the Secretary of Elder Affairs. After leaving office, Festa also threw his support behind Clark's bid to fill his seat. Katherine Clark lives in … [Read more...]
Schools, Jobs, Citizenship…What has Patrick done on the third?
I am pretty familiar with his jobs/econ development agenda, most prominently his big life sciences package, and the education Readiness Project (which has yet to be fruit) but beyond the Commonwealth Corps proposal, which created a … [Read more...]
Forget About What Obama Said … Check Out Wolfson’s Defense of Hillary!
Taylor Marsh could barely contain herself, both on her own blog and on The Huffington Post. "Barack Obama isn't an original. He's the first 21st century L. Ron Hubbard of politics, Elmer Gantry, name your huckster ... "I have a dream" just … [Read more...]
Where have I heard this before?
Based on Hillary's criticism that Barack was offering nice speeches and no substance, I knew this was coming. I think the original (if it was the original) was better than the cover version. I have no problem with shared rhetoric - … [Read more...]
Gov. Patrick comes to the Arlington Diner to support and endorse Sean Garballey
Governor Patrick has known Sean for some time, as Sean was an active worker in Governor Patrick's campaign, and proved himself a tireless worker who could bring people together to get the job done! Governor Patrick showed his … [Read more...]
Obama Road Show Raises the Roof in Boston
One supporter who stood in line since 5:00 p.m. was Peter Blair, a student at Harvard's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. "Obama brings the kind of leadership that transcends just being a manager," said Blair. "He brings a movement … [Read more...]
Tonight’s Obama Event in Boston
Barack, Ted Kennedy, Gov. Patrick and I will all be at an event in Boston at 8 tonight Commonwealth Hall of the Seaport World Trade Center, and I'm sure the room will be packed. If you can make it to Boston, come on by, but if you're not, … [Read more...]
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