Well, this was pretty much inevitable: MassDems chair Gus Bickford is asking the state committee to agree that there will be no Massachusetts Democratic Convention this year; to continue with it would be unsafe and logistically … [Read more...]
Markey is a movement leader; Kennedy fails the Mudd test
I’m just getting to writing up the Senate debate last night. (This is school vacation week and my schedule is not my own.) And right from the outset, Ed Markey dominated. Joe Kennedy got his licks in -- some of them legitimate. But never … [Read more...]
MassDems caucuses – with implications for Senate primary
The MA Democratic Party is holding its caucuses over the next few weeks, to choose up delegates for the state convention on 5/30. The delegates often will declare their support for one candidate or another, if there’s a contested primary. … [Read more...]
Attend Your Local Caucus
Yesterday was the deadline to submit local caucus information to the state party, which is posted on their website. A few last minute submissions may still be added in the coming days. Registration opens 30 minutes prior to the announced … [Read more...]
JKIII’s speech: He did well!
I had an appointment and missed most of Trump's speech; needless to say I don't really regret missing such moral wretchedness. But I was actually looking forward to Joe Kennedy III's speech. David and I had a chance to meet him a few years … [Read more...]
The Greater Blackstone Valley Dems are proud to host Joe Kennedy in Milford
The Greater Blackstone Valley Dems are sponsoring a Meet-and Greet for Joe Kennedy III next Saturday, August 4th, from 2 - 4 PM at Peg Knowlton's home, 14 Chestnut St., Milford. As I am sure most of you know, Joe is a candidate for Congress … [Read more...]
Calling Out the Naked Emperor
The recent brouhaha over Scott Brown's vote on the Blunt Amendment will likely fade into memory in a news cycle or two. His policy position on the issue is obviously out of step with the majority of Bay State voters. However, the latest … [Read more...]
What happens if Delahunt retires? (Crossposted from MassBeacon.com)
The Globe mentions Senate President Therese Murray as a potential candidate, and I could definitely see her making the jump. She represents a good chunk of the district, has served in the State Senate for nearly 20 years, and her time … [Read more...]