The fundraising totals from the various 5th District candidates' in the second quarter didn't come as much of a surprise. Anyone could have predicted that Niki Tsongas would clean house. But how much of that money translates to … [Read more...]
Note to media on MA-05: Just cover the race.
Dick Howe sorry, Marie also notes the coverage of MA-05 as being defined as coverage of the Tsongas campaign. So we're not alone in noticing that the others have gotten short shrift from certainly the Globe, and as we noticed, the AP, which … [Read more...]
Hello, AP?
Well, this is just hard to explain, isn't it?Here's an article on MA-05 fundraising; and as we might expect, Niki Tsongas is in the lead. Somewhat less expected is Barry Finegold's strong showing. And as we've seen on BMG, in terms of 2nd … [Read more...]
Rely On the Credit Card, or Fix the System?
Imagine if every town facing shortfalls (nearly all of them in MA!) tried this credit card scheme. The state doesn't yet have the revenue either - or else local aid would be pouring in and this whole debate would be moot. The state should … [Read more...]
Eldridge Campaign Launches Jamie TV
It's cool when a candidate takes a chance and bucks the traditional in order to talk to voters. Today, the Eldridge campaign launched its first weekly episode of Jamie TV, a You-Tube, rough-cut, off-cuff Jamie in front of a raw camera … [Read more...]
From Finance Director Chris Mullin — Tsongas Reaches $1 Million!
Niki couldn't be prouder of the broad range of donations she has received which reflect the tremendous momentum building for her candidacy.Contributions have ranged from a $1 donation from a Methuen High School student who will vote for the … [Read more...]
My Live Earth Party experience – with pictures!
When I arrived at the event, I was met by a diverse group of progressives at a backyard picnic table...We chatted for a while and ate a delicious assortment of foods - our hostess, Sabine (a naturalized US citizen, sworn in just this past … [Read more...]
Donoghue on health care
I'm reminded of an excellent roundtable discussion at TAPPED, outlining what a decent set of health care priorities would look like. There was some thought that the tie should be cut between employer and coverage. I have to agree with that, … [Read more...]
Jamie Eldridge Hosting Showing of SiCKO in Lowell
My husband and I went to see it last night. The movie has a very convincing premise: our health care is broken, and it's because of the for-profit system we are mired in...the only industrialized nation in the world with such a system. It … [Read more...]
“SiCKO” and MA-05
And now for my answers:1. My hope is that the film will reframe the debate, changing the question from "will the US get universal healthcare?" to "when will the US get off its ass and implement universal healthcare?" This is my hope, and I … [Read more...]
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