I recently had a fairly long conversation with Alan Khazei, and then I went into his campaign HQ in downtown Boston to speak with many members of his campaign team. I learned a lot from speaking with Alan and his staff. I'd already done my … [Read more...]
Google News still working out a few kinks
Ah, the challenges of being an upstart Senate candidate. Still, Scott Lehigh's adulatory column in today's Globe must be a nice boost for the Khazei campaign. What did you think of Lehigh's column? … [Read more...]
BMG interviews Alan Khazei: why you, instead of the others?
We asked Alan Khazei to distinguish himself from the other candidates running for Senate. Here's what he had to say. Distinctions from the other candidates: And here's Khazei on why he's refusing all PAC/lobbyist money … [Read more...]
BMG interviews Alan Khazei: on the issues
At various points in our conversation with Alan Khazei, we got into details on specific issues. Here they are, in no particular order: Afghanistan: LGBT, DADT, DOMA: Economy/jobs/stimulus: What about climate … [Read more...]
BMG interviews Alan Khazei: his goals and legislative track record
Charley, Bob (via speakerphone) and I sat down for about an hour with US Senate candidate Alan Khazei this evening. Many thanks to Khazei and his campaign staff for making the time to talk with us. Our first question, as … [Read more...]
Smile! You’re on Cand…uh, COAKLEY Camera!
Following a fairly standard format, Sheriff Cabral, candidate Khazei, and special guests Max and Vicki Kennedy spoke, implored volunteers, and took questions for about 45 minutes. Then, right at the break, a Khazei staffer walked directly … [Read more...]
Senate Race! Random Web Thoughts
Khazei - kinda cool, grassrootsy Coakley - photogenic, good organizing tool with calendar and phone banking, needs some issue statements/content. … [Read more...]
RFK son Max Kennedy to Endorse Khazei
Perhaps more consequential: Kennedy and his wife are flying out tonight, and plan to make a formal endorsement Thursday before launching four days of campaigning with Khazei across the state. While I start with a predisposed interest in … [Read more...]
Senate race – make the case for your candidate
I have not yet made up my mind regarding the Democratic primary for the US Senate race. As I mentioned here, I've heard directly from Mike Capuano and was impressed. But I'd like to give the others a chance. I don't know if I'll get an … [Read more...]
The Be-Like-Ted Election (with poll)
The son of an Iranian-born surgeon and an Italian American nurse (Note to Alan: Make sure the Italians know about your mom), Khazei has been a crusader for the idea that all Americans owe something to their country. He bugged and lobbied … [Read more...]