As far as I'm concerned, it's ok to be oposed to the project, but you damn well better have one credible fact-based reason to be opposed. Such was not, and is not, the case with Reilly. It was obvious that the only reason he opposed the … [Read more...]
Campaign Finance Non-reform
Tolman's 2002 primary spending figures are skewed because he fought for Clean Elections money and won it -- Tolman certainly ran a grassroots campaign too. Here's what he said about this year's spending, and what another former candidate … [Read more...]
$15 million = 150 extra cops for Boston’s tough neighborhoods
Or 150 extra teachers to provide smaller classrooms and more personal attention to students who are behind grade level.Or 150 extra nurses to provide health care.Or 150 social workers to help sort out the problems of children who suffer … [Read more...]
Gabrieli Sets $15.36 Million Cap. (15.36. . .Get It?) So, are YOU Laughing?
According to State House News Service, Chris Gabrieli announced that his spending cap will be $15.36 million for the Democratic Primary.GABRIELI DECLARES $15.36 MILLION SPENDING LIMIT FOR PRIMARY: Christopher Gabrieli, who amassed a fortune … [Read more...]
Margery Eagan: Patrick “the real deal”
The Herald's Margery Eagan is impressed, and has some good advice:Every once in a while a politician shows up around here whoâs got it all going. A natural.Deval Patrickâs one of those.Smooth, smart, easy, endearing, both charisma and … [Read more...]
Should Gabrieli and Reilly get out of the race?
Here are a few reasons G+R should get out, a la Weld. The NY results: Faso 62%, Weld 38%. Patrick's 58% to Reilly's 27% and Gabrieli's 15% is a similar 'blowing 'em out of the water' kind of result. The person who wins the … [Read more...]