It seemed a perfect illustration of why the state's independent suburbanites had flocked to Mr. Romney: A machine Democrat would have made a patronage pick, while a right-winger would have sought out a James Inhofe clone. Mr. Foy … [Read more...]
Patrick’s outreach (and BMG) talked up on Kos front page
The coalition had produced a report on the future of higher education, and Deval Patrick, the governor-elect, a man who clearly has plenty to do with his time, had actually read it, which he showed by responding seriously to the issues it … [Read more...]
Newt understands us!
Well now, this is interesting. Newt Gingrich, who alternates between stone-cold sober clarity and nutty Homer-Simpsonesque anti-genius, seems to dial up Massachusetts pretty well:"Massachusetts is caught between not wanting to be Republican … [Read more...]
The Dean, Mitt, and salt
David Broder writes a seemingly fair article on His Expediency in the WaPo, trying to suss out what experience Mitt brings from the state he can't leave soon enough. As these things go, it's not bad, until this paragraph, which has … [Read more...]
Whom did you elect? (Yourself.)
This is exciting, but it's also daunting. Liberal politics used to involve trying to elect a hero to make everything OK. This is a remnant of at least two things: The legacy of the 1960's, when three genuine heroes (JFK, MLK, RFK) were … [Read more...]
What I’m thankful for (with photos)
Teddy's victory speech.John Kerry -- who encouraged Deval to run early on. Thanks, John.Tim Murray, introduced by John Kerry. Don't waste this guy's talent, Deval.The camera follows Deval as he walks down the corridor into the hall. He was … [Read more...]
Some friendly advice to Governor-elect Patrick: Ignore everyone trying to give you friendly advice
In a column patronizingly entitled "Some friendly advice for the governor-elect," Scot Lehigh says he's "getting a little nervous here."Good.Personally, I hope everyone who's part of the ossified political establishment in this state -- and … [Read more...]
9C Sadistic Cuts
Department of Mental Health Commissioner Beth Childs informed the Massachusetts Hospital Association (MHA) and the Massachusetts Association of Behavioral Health Systems (MABHS) of this moratorium late last Friday. She indicated that this … [Read more...]
“All in the family” for Healey flack
From today's Herald:It didn't take long for at least one member of Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey's campaign squad to land on her feet. Healey spokeswoman Laura Nicoll has been named director of corporate communications for Affiliated Managers … [Read more...]
Romney ’08: Not happening, folks. Move along.
Furthermore, we've got the Big Dig. Yeah, Mitt tried to get the 'Pike Authority under his thumb for a few years, and finally got it. That would have been a good move if he had been the hands-on managerial type we thought he was, and was … [Read more...]
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