John was not shy either about discussing the elections he lost and the legislation he wasn't able to get passed (like citywide free Wi-Fi). Also, he brought the personal in with tales of his upbringing and more recently how Isberg and other … [Read more...]
Boston Votes: 2009 City Council Preliminary
The only thing that most pundits and prognosticators agreed upon was that the two incumbents, John Connolly and Steve Murphy, would come in first and second place in the prelim. Depending on who you asked, the order would flip. This was … [Read more...]
Boston Votes: 2009 Mayoral Preliminary
Analysis Simply put: Menino romped. Running roughshod over his opponents in most traditional wards, communities of color, and progressive neighborhoods, Menino is poised to win big in November. He claimed a win in 19 of the city's 22 … [Read more...]
In this case, your vote doesn’t matter.
With a large enough universe, a good enough screening process, and reliable enough samples, polls can yield accurate results. This is particularly true in higher-profile races where candidates (and their positions) are well known. In local … [Read more...]
Kumbaya
I have been a member and booster of Facebook since last summer. Among the many worthwhile features are the ability to create and join groups. To give you an example, some of the groups I have joined include: Keep Mike Lowell in Boston, … [Read more...]
NV, SC Predictions
Tomorrow is the Nevada caucus and South Carolina GOP primary. My predictions: NV: Hillary eeks out a victory over Obama, despite Barack's support from the influential Culinary workers union. Edwards finishes a respectable third. On the GOP … [Read more...]
New Data Shows Christian Right 180 Degrees Wrong On Gay Marriage in Massachusetts
"Dear Friends, I write to you today with a profound sense of concern...Barring a miracle, the family as it has been known for more than five millennia will crumble, presaging the fall of Western civilization itself.....For more than 40 … [Read more...]