I was going to cross-post my entire endorsement here, but it ended up being too rambling and personal. Let's put a little Somerville in the Senate. Say what you want about the place, it's never been dull. Mike Capuano has a history of … [Read more...]
Response to the Khazei endorsement
To the Editor: I deeply disagree with your premise in today's editorial endorsing Alan Khazei for Senate, namely that what we need is new ideas. There is no shortage of good ideas on how to cure our nation of what ails it. Most of … [Read more...]
Quick Thought
Our Senate special election is WAY, WAY more important than NY-23 was in November. It's also, as far as I know, the only election in the country right now. But because a Democratic victory is guaranteed, there is no "referendum" angle. Why … [Read more...]
How Alan Khazei Turned my Heartache into Hope
I lived in the moment with such joy and saw the most beautiful future with a man whom I loved. But just a few months after our decision to sail on, my fiancé sent me packing. To this day I don't understand what happened. I didn't see it … [Read more...]
Speaker Pelosi to endorse Michael Capuano
David Bernstein over at The Boston Phoniex reports that during tomorrow's visit to Massachusetts Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will endorse Congressman Michael Capuano's Senate candidancy. Here's the link: … [Read more...]
One of these four does not belong
Coakley and Capuano make the cut by virtue of their political resumes. Khazei's public-service career also does it for me, though such is not the conventional path to the U.S. Senate. I remain unconvinced, however, by the persistent idea … [Read more...]
Why I am against bringing casinos to our Commonwealth
The casino industry has spent $250 million dollars on lobbying over the past decade in the pursuit of personal gain rather than the public good. That special and narrow interest has been heard. Now, we, as citizens, need to be heard. … [Read more...]
Martha Coakley won the straw poll at the Arlington and Lexington DTC Fundraiser
The Arlington and Lexington Town Democratic Town Committees held a very nice fundraiser. There was a panel discussion with Senator Ken Donnelly, Representatives Jay Kaufmann, Will Brownsberger, and Sean Garballey. As always it was great to … [Read more...]
Senate Candidate Issue Roundups
Two down, a few more to come over the next few days. Drop by. Healthcare Iraq and Afghanistan Where there are gaps, I will update these pages. Naturally, I've made a few comments, but only a few. October 12 update: Equal rights. Another … [Read more...]
Martha Coakley was host to several hundred volunteers tonight
Her staff let us know what the campaign needs. Senate President introduced her with warm remarks. Several current and former State Reps showed up to support her. Martha gave a quick thank you and pep talk. It was a great start to what is … [Read more...]