The eight-page complaint related to both a court appearance and affidavit aimed at helping Jermaine Berry get a new trial in a stabbing case. It alleges that she gave "intentionally false, misleading, and deceptive testimony" to Superior … [Read more...]
Never Say Die Dianne
Tuesday Update: When the papers went in, Wilkerson had sought recounts in five Boston Wards in Roxbury and Central Dorchester. The Herald reports those are 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Her campaign cited voter complaints of uncounted ballots. … [Read more...]
Dianne Wilkerson and black representation
Walker offers roughly the same assessment of Dianne Wilkerson that her handful of supporters on this site have been putting forth: "I've known Wilkerson since 1989, before she ever ran for office. I wrote the first stories about her tax … [Read more...]
Sonia Chang-Diaz Campaign Update
Hello BMGers -- With just a few weeks left until the Democratic Primary Election Day (September 16th), I'd like to ask for your help. I know there's been a lot of discussion on BMG this week about the polling numbers my campaign … [Read more...]
Wilkerson Chats with Left Ahead! Someday
The Second Suffolk legislator is finishing a fascinating primary race. With no Republican, it's either Wilkerson or second-time challenger Sonia Chang-Díaz. The primary winner gets the seat. It's all the more interesting … [Read more...]
Wilkerson Cops a Plea
In the Globe, the double first graph is the $10,000 fine and admission of campaign-finance laws. In the Herald, they lead with the quoted euphemism "irregularities" and not both the fine and that she forfeits rights to $30,000 … [Read more...]
Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee Endorses Senator Dianne Wilkerson For Re-Election
The Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee (Back Bay/Beacon Hill/Bay Village) hosted a "Candidates Debate" last Wednesday between incumbent Dianne Wilkerson and her challenger Sonia Chang-Diaz, who are both vying to become the next Senator from … [Read more...]
My opinion of the bio-lab proposal
Correction: Because of a reporting error, a story in yesterday's City & Region section on the race between Dianne Wilkerson and Sonia Chang-Diaz for Wilkerson's state Senate seat incorrectly reported a quotation from Wilkerson in a … [Read more...]
Chang-Diaz Chases, Wilkerson Hides
Wilkerson nearly did lose it two years ago. She didn't bother to get the 300 signatures for a spot on the ballot. She ended up in a messy sticker campaign, which Chang-Diaz nearly won.That's one lesson finally learned. This year, … [Read more...]
Sonia Chang-Diaz Campaign Kick-Off this Sunday
This Sunday (May 18), we'll be officially kicking off Sonia Chang-Diaz's campaign for the Second Suffolk Senate seat. Come learn more about Sonia's campaign to bring new leadership to the district and find out how you can be a part of … [Read more...]