So why did the voters reject Chris Gabrieli, who, though he ran for higher office before, at least came across as a political outsider?It's because in addition to a fresh face, you need to articulate a compelling political vision. Repeating … [Read more...]
Voted for Dean, Voting for Reilly. Here’s Why
I believe in the value of experience. The Republican Party has invested massive resources to create a "politicians are bad" mentality to excuse their own officeholders incompetence and disregard for public service. This has … [Read more...]
A vote for Reilly is a vote for Healey
I came to this simple conclusion in the last few days and would like to explain my thoughts to anyone who is interested:Based on all the recent polling and especially after Reillys scary performance at the Kennedy School - out dear Tom … [Read more...]
Podcast @ St. Kermit is up
Jim @ St. Kermit has thoroughly (and necessarily) edited the podcast of our super-duper blogger roundtable Friday night, featuring Ryan of Ryan's Take, Steve (sco) of .08 Acres, Mike of Marry in Massachusetts, and yours truly. Now it's … [Read more...]
Suffolk Shocker
Has anybody else heard the rumor that a new Suffolk poll being released tonight is supposed to throw the race into chaos? I have heard from some campaign staffers that the poll is supposed to turn the race upside down, but I have not … [Read more...]
Turnout Expected to Help Reilly, Patrick
It has been hypothesized here that Galvin's predictions are intended to fuel a self-fulfilling prophesy, whereby he, as an incumbent, would benefit from low turnout. However, some independent authorities tend to agree:Dr. Clyde W. … [Read more...]
New Poll to air at 11PM Saturday Night!!!
Jon Keller's website on CBS-4 has a new video stream of him talking about the race and saying that the new CBS4 poll results will be given out TONIGHT during the 11PM news. He described the results as "eyebrow raising".Here is the … [Read more...]
A witty retort from Reilly (!)
Today, in response to Chris Gabrieli's badly-received comparison of Springfield to Detroit, the Tom Reilly campaign released the following, fairly amusing statement:CHRIS GABRIELI SHOULD DO HIS SPRINGFIELD HOMEWORKSide-by-side comparison … [Read more...]
Gabrieli: for in-state tuition before he was against it? Or something?
Chris Gabrieli has lately been making a lot of the (not that important in the grand scheme of things) issue of whether kids whose parents are undocumented immigrants should be allowed to pay in-state tuition at Massachusetts colleges. … [Read more...]
WTF, Gabrieli?!?!? Seriously.
AN HONEST difference of opinion is one thing. Exploiting a hot-button issue for short-term gain is another.Just a month ago, on Aug. 15, Chris Gabrieli told Globe editors he did not feel strongly about the issue of giving favorable in-state … [Read more...]
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