The current 1st Bristol district was drawn in 2001. In 2002 and 2004, Michael Coppola ran unopposed, so yesterday's was the first contested election in this district. However, the 1st Bristol district drawn in the early 90s was fairly … [Read more...]
One Party State
A bit of old news from Cambridge: multi-term City Councillor Marjorie Decker has decided to focus on school -- she is a student at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government -- and will not contest fellow multi-term City Councillor Anthony … [Read more...]
Non-story of the week
Yesterday's Globe brought us this ridiculous story that is apparently supposed to call into question Deval Patrick's finances. According to the story, the Atlanta bank holding a mortgage on the Patricks' Milton home delayed filing the … [Read more...]
Robert Rice wins in 2nd Worcester State Rep race
I suppose you'd call this a progressive pickup: Gardner Dem Robert Rice wins. Thanks to poster cephme for the heads up. Guess that Kerry Healey magic didn't work out so well. Sounds like Rice got pretty badly outspent, but still beat … [Read more...]
Event posted: Health care forum at Kennedy School, Thursday 6pm
I just posted an event to the calendar: a panel discussion entitled "Expanding Health Care Coverage: What Can States Do?", with health care heavyweights Charlie Baker, CEO of Harvard Pilgrim; Prof. David Cutler; and others. Thursday 2/9, … [Read more...]
Election Day
A very quick stream of consciousness ramble from the Claire Naughton office:There's a rhythm to campaigns on election day. Monday night before election, after most of the volunteers are gone, the office is occupied by the small group … [Read more...]
Thoughts on Political Parties
"Both of our political parties, at least the honest portion of them, agree conscientiously in the same object: the public good; but they differ essentially in what they deem the means of promoting that good. One side believes it best done … [Read more...]
LG Gossip Please
Any caucus-goers with tidbits to share about the Lieutenant Governor's race, please let us know what you saw, what you think, what you dream ... well, anyway, how the caucuses were for you, who you think had the strongest showing, and if … [Read more...]
Claire Naughton for State Rep
Getting out the Vote for Claire NaughtonGetting out the vote is a simple concept, it just takes a lot of work by a lot of people. This is a special election, and turnout will be very very low - there's not much buzz and not much media … [Read more...]
Where We Are
Let's think in terms of fundamentals: voter support, money on hand, money potential, organization, candidate skill/appeal, campaign skill/strategy. (Feel free to suggest any elements I've left out.)Currently, Reilly leads in voter support, … [Read more...]
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