I also expect each candidate to take clear positions on the conduct of the war, including Don't Ask, Don't Tell, the Patriot Act, warrantless wiretaps, and the other actions our federal government has taken to reduce constitutional rights … [Read more...]
Meehan to take UMass Lowell job (so we hear)
As is now being widely reported, Marty Meehan is the choice to lead UMass Lowell. And I'm hearing from a good source that he's going to take it, announcement tomorrow at noon. (Big surprise, considering he hasn't taken himself out of … [Read more...]
If Meehan is out, Eldridge is in.
David Bernstein reports that a name thrown around here by some folks, State Rep. Jamie Eldridge of Acton, has announced an "exploratory" committee for a run for Marty Meehan's current seat, and hired three staffers. So, that's pretty … [Read more...]
Lots of interest in Marty Meehan’s not-vacant congressional seat
Tomorrow's Globe will run a story on the (so far) nine folks that would be interested in running for Congress should Marty Meehan become the Chancellor of UMass-Lowell. Meehan says he interviewed with the search committee, but he also … [Read more...]
Tsongas Contemplating Run For Congress
The Globe is reporting today that Niki Tsongas is contemplating a run for Congress if Marty Meehan leaves his seat to become Chancellor of UMass Lowell. (And given Niki Tsongas's statements, it looks like Marty Meehan will probably … [Read more...]
Marty Meehan– A cheapskate when it comes to Democrats?
Many of you are aware of the "use it or lose it" campaign started by Chris Bowers to ask democratic congressional candidates in unopposed or safe seats to reach in and give more of their campaign money to the DCCC or the DSCC. In … [Read more...]
Meehan, Markey still hoarding campaign $$$
MyDD's Chris Bowers' idea "has hit the big time", says Kos: Get miserly Democratic incumbents in safe seats to give 30% of their campaign war chests to the DCCC or DSCC:WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 ย The balance in the campaign account of … [Read more...]
How Massachusetts Can Help in the House: Meehan’s Millions
I lurk both here and over at MyDD, but a recent post there caught my eye. From Chris Bowers:Amidst all of this talk about taking out loans to fund key races and newly emerging races, not enough attention has been given to the huge amount of … [Read more...]
MA Congressional Democrats: Pony up
MEMBERCash on Hand as of 06/30DuesDues PaidDues OwedRaised for DCCCFrank, Barney462089300000310700-10700610900Markey, Ed241021525000021700033000674050Olver, John295287250000250000097200Neal, Richard13229671500001250002500026500McGovern, … [Read more...]
Internet Neutrality Act Update–URGENT
Delahunt Contact Info:DC officePhone: (202) 225-3111Fax: (202) 225-5658Quincy Office(617) 770-3700Toll-Free: (800) 794-9911Fax: (617) 770-2984Hyannis Office(508) 771-0666Toll-Free: (800) 870-2626Fax: (508) 790-1959 … [Read more...]