Link:(AP) WASHINGTON - The Senate delivered a slap at President Bush and its own Republican leaders Thursday by voting to erase his plansfor cutting Medicaid, community development, schools and other parts ofnext year's $2.6 trillion … [Read more...]

While David and Bob are uncovering skullduggery in Ward 22, I'm on the Good News Patrol!? All the yummy post-primary hash you could want is at the Phoenix.And here's a great little nugget:Tuesday?s sweep indicates that "people in … [Read more...]

So this is what the Big Dig watchdogs were doing: nothing -- at the behest of their boss. Do give it a read.Now, it's hearsay, but how could the truth be much different? Add to my wishlist for a new governor: propose and implement a tough, … [Read more...]

Frederick Clarkson has a nice full run-down of yesterday's results around the state. Here's an even quicker-and-dirtier summation:Mike Moran edges out Tim Schofield and Greg Glennon for the 18th Suffolk nod. Incredibly close race. … [Read more...]

"I know that even though students lay their heads in dorm rooms at night, the dorms are generally not homes for purposes of voting."  This is totally wrong.  In fact, college students in Massachusetts routinely register … [Read more...]

Blue Mass. Group has learned that a substantial number of Boston University students who attempted to vote in today's special election to fill the Suffolk 18th seat were challenged at their polling place, on the grounds that their true … [Read more...]

We've been talking for weeks about the primaries (which will probably determine the winners) for the special elections to fill the vacant seats in three districts: Suffolk 12th (Tom Finneran's old seat), Suffolk 18th (Brian Golden's old … [Read more...]

We've had some great discussions here about the 18th Suffolk district, engaged in some fun navel-gazing about the role of blogging in local politics (yes, I do love that), etc. etc.Now's the chance to talk to folks that actually matter. … [Read more...]

First, read this revolting column by Boston Herald columnist Howie Carr.Next, get really pissed that crap like that gets published in a major newspaper.And then realize that Howie has just given you yet another good reason to go out and … [Read more...]

A good post by Frederick Clarkson on the state of the three special elections and on the emerging role of bloggers in local politics, with some helpful links.  Remember: election day is TUESDAY, MARCH 15!  If you live in the … [Read more...]