Newly named Harvard University Institute of Politics Fellow (yes, Fellow) Ernest J. Istook, Jr., former GOP U.S. Rep. from Oklahoma, graduate of Baylor, and Distinguished Fellow at The Heritage Foundation will lead study group this Thursday … [Read more...]
Deval on Left Ahead! Tuesday
Gov. Deval Patrick joins our ragged trio on Left Ahead! Tuesday 2/2/10 for our weekly podcast. We'll cram as much Q&A as we can in a half hour, starting at 1 p.m. Eastern.Catch the live stream here. After the show, it's … [Read more...]
The next State Senator
Tom Birmingham served in the State Senate for 10 years. After 4 years, he was chosen by his colleagues to serve as Senate President. He had a raft of accomplishments: He passed the landmark Education Reform Act of 1993, which has brought … [Read more...]
The Big Fool Said to Push On
I hear echoes of Pete Seeger in admonitions and exhortations from our leaders on the issues of our time: "Sergeant, don't be a Nervous Nellie," The Captain said to him. "All we need is a little determination; Men, follow me, I'll lead … [Read more...]
My name is Andrew Kenneally and I ask for 1 of your 4 votes tomorrow…
So first and foremost, I am running to help those struggling in these difficult economic times. I am running to help those workers who have lost their jobs or live in fear of losing their job. I am running to help those one paycheck away … [Read more...]
Medicare Part E (Everyone in, no one left out) is finally on the table
June 10, 2009 The United States Congress finally puts "single payer"--improved and expanded Medicare-for-All--health reform on the table at the HELP Subcommitee (Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) hearing. Click link to view hearing on … [Read more...]
Cahill under the spotlight again and under the gun With Poll!
Now I know that Governor Patrick appears to have made missteps and we certainly can point to his political advisors for some poor choices and serious missteps. Marion Walsh should certainly be put on Doug Rubins score card and Sal Dimasi … [Read more...]
What Effect Will Marriage in IA and NH have on the 2012 Primaries and the Current Administration?
Countries granting same-sex marriage Belgium Canada Netherlands Norway South Africa Spain Sweden Countries recognizing same-sex marriage Aruba (Dutch only) France Israel Netherlands Antilles (Dutch only) States granting same-sex … [Read more...]
Time for Kudos to those who serve well…..
While often here at Blue Mass Group we take our elected officials to task for their questionable decision making skills, every once in while it is important to acknowledge our best and brightest, the men and women who take their job … [Read more...]
Advice for local pols, orgs
GLAAD's Justin Cole has some good advice for how local politicians and organizations should interact with state blogs. I'm embedding Part 2, because it's more relevant, but click the link to watch the whole thing. The gist of it? Don't … [Read more...]
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