I don't mean to steal the fire of Mark's excellent post on the Donna Brazile article. Brazile paints a dire picture of the mismanagement and neglect at the DNC, and the Clinton campaign's bailout/takeover starting in 2015. The most … [Read more...]
“Vigorous critical loyalty” — a must read
[Warning, long post] As referred to by Hester, there’s a very clearly-stated and fair-minded article at the Guardian, describing the left and left-center divide in America. It is evident here at BMG; on social media with its … [Read more...]
Report: DNC to Name Operatives and Lobbyists as Superdelegates
Can anyone confirm this? I could forgive the operative bit, but if this is true, I know the operatives are just cover for the lobbyists. WTF? The Democratic Party this week plans to name 75 people including lobbyists and political … [Read more...]
Party Chair: Are We Doing this Wrong?
Here's a question for everyone to think of today, as we're awaiting news on our next party chair from the smoke-filled halls of a hotel in Atlanta. How many people do we think should get a vote? 477, or 4,770,000? Right now, it's 477 … [Read more...]
Imagine a DNC that worked for us
Imagine if we had a Democratic primary debate every week or two through the fall and winter. Getting press coverage, focusing media attention on Democratic ideas and proposals, making people familiar with our candidates. Instead of limiting … [Read more...]
The Protests at DNC Fundraiser Over DOMA
Note: the Boston Herald covered the event here. I also posted about this at my Massachusetts political blog, Ryan's Take. Knowthyneighbor wrote about it here, and there are posts about it at Universal Hub, Queerty and Towleroad. Paul … [Read more...]
Forclosure Caging Lawsuit Settled… Did the DNC Cave?
(cross-posted at Left in Lowell) It seems that the RNC and DNC settled the DNC lawsuit on the GOPs plan to use foreclosures to challenge voters at the polls. The Michigan Messenger: Here is the text of the joint statement released by the … [Read more...]
Please Post Mass. Delegate Vote Tally
Clinton wins primary in landslide...Obama gets majority on convention floor. Will someone please post the roll call of MA delegates. … [Read more...]
DEVAL PATRICK LIVE STREAMING RIGHT NOW
Got to: http://gallery1.demconvention.... … [Read more...]
Young Democrats of Massachusetts – DNC Convention Watch Party, August 28th @8PM
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO EVERYONE - SEE INFO BELOW: DNC Convention Watch Party Young Voter Revolution - Be The Change! Hosted by: Young Democrats of Massachusetts THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH @ 8PM VOX POPULI, 755 BOYLSTON STREET (Near the Copely … [Read more...]