Opening Remarks Suzanne Bump BMG: "One reason for running: Passion for making govt work. Was state rep & Gov Patrick's Sec. of Labor. 14 yrs as atty for non-profits. Only candidate with state gov and biz experience. … [Read more...]
Is Mike Lake a Democrat?
He wants to replace the income tax with a national sales tax like Mike Huckabee: http://www.casdn.neu.edu/chron... He supports welfare to work, and was very hesitant to come out in opposition to DOMA and DADT when asked by a conservative. … [Read more...]
Reminder to Bloggers, Voters: #MAAud Virtual Forum this Wednesday
Dear Bloggers, Reporters, & Political Commentators,The Young Democrats of Massachusetts invite you to attend a Virtual Auditor's Forum. We hope that you'll attend with questions for the candidates and live-blog, … [Read more...]
Boston Globe Endorses Suzanne Bump
Tomorrow's Boston Sunday Globe features an endorsement of Suzanne Bump in the Democratic Primary for State Auditor. Here is the Globe's reasoning: Of the three candidates for the Democratic nomination for auditor, former state labor … [Read more...]
Unpaid tax on campaign account investment earnings-gate
Well, apparently the Globe has its talons dug deep into the burning question whether various state officials' campaigns have paid required state and federal taxes on investment earnings from campaign funds that were invested in vehicles … [Read more...]
Does Suzanne Bump have any legs to stand on when pointing her finger on ethics?
Why would a convicted violator point the finger at an innocent man? Ask Suzanne Bump. Arguing that someone has violated the rules after you have been admittedly convicted of taking lobbyist money only happens in the political world. Suzanne … [Read more...]
Guy Glodis: what happened? (WITH POLL)
I have a few ideas. The first one is that people finally got fed up with him. There are certainly enough things out there about him to make people turn away from him. He could have very easily alienated former supporters … [Read more...]
Well, that about wraps it up for Glodis
From 2003, when State Auditor candidate Guy Glodis was a State Senator. "Jaw-dropping" doesn't really do justice to it.... Glodis is generating controversy over his decision to distribute what Muslim activists charge … [Read more...]
Auditors Race Getting Personal
Today I received a phone call from Mike Lake asking if I've made up my mind about who I'm supporting at the Democratic State Convention in June. Although I truly appreciate the personal ask, I still haven't made up my mind, and I know many … [Read more...]
What is Guy Glodis running for?
I got a letter in the mail today from the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. This was originally disconcerting since I don't live in Worcester County and couldn't imagine what I possibly could have done wrong there. I opened it up and … [Read more...]