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...]
Capuano v Coakley Let me know what BMGer’s think of this strategy
Both of these candidates bring alot to the table. Both of these candidates also have so much in common, so my personal endorsment for Martha is not because I disagree with Mike's polictics, but it is more in line with strategy. Mike Capuano … [Read more...]
Capuano Events on Sunday – “Open Mike”
For those who are supporting Congressman Capuano, and those who are interested in meeting him, check out the events that I just posted on the calendar here on BMG. The Congressman is holding "Open Mike" sessions all day on Sunday. … [Read more...]
All four Democratic Senate candidates are in the money
There are two big winners in the fundraising derby, it seems to me. This is in today's Globe: With 68 days remaining before the primary, [Martha] Coakley's campaign, by 8 last night, had tallied more than $2 million for the month of … [Read more...]
BMG sits down with Martha Coakley and EMILY’s List’s Ellen Malcolm
Malcolm answered: "... It is very clear, it has been studied by academics for years, that when women are in office, they take leadership on issues that have been left out of the mainstream when it's just a roomful of guys ... Given … [Read more...]
BMG Exclusive: Scott Brown ad appears on column proposing military takeover of the U.S.
Officers swear to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic." Unlike enlisted personnel, they do not swear to "obey the orders of the president of the United States." Top military … [Read more...]
IRV Senate Poll
Various good-government types are circulating a petition to establish Instant-Runoff Voting (IRV) in Massachusetts elections. In IRV, voters rank all candidates and their vote is cast for their highest-preferred candidate among those … [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...]
WHY I’M RUNNING
We need to end the tired debate between Franklin Roosevelt's big government will solve all of our problems and Ronald Reagan's government isn't the solution, it is the problem. Instead, we need to embrace Big Citizenship. Big Citizenship … [Read more...]
Alan Khazei’s snazzy intro video for the US Senate race
I have to say that this intro video is pretty impressive for a candidacy that seems to have happened quite quickly. Unfortunately, the website is not faring as well - as of right now, I get a blank screen at that link. UPDATE: … [Read more...]