Officers swear to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic." Unlike enlisted personnel, they do not swear to "obey the orders of the president of the United States." Top military … [Read more...]
I challenge the Mass. GOP “cry-baby hypocrites” to seek a referendum on the Senate appointment law
Let's first be clear on one thing: contrary to the nonsense in the MA GOP lawsuit, there is plenty of time to initiate a referendum on whether the Governor should have been given the power to appoint an interim Senator. All they have … [Read more...]
I had not realized just how ignorant the MA GOP is about the MA Constitution [update: MA GOP loses]
In 1975, the legislature enacted a couple of statutes, one having to do with medical care for minors, and the other with certain property rights. The legislature did not attach an emergency preamble to either statute, so under the … [Read more...]
Republicans file suit over Senate appointment; reveal misunderstanding about what a “referendum” is
Here's one of the complaint's central allegations: The law, as signed, cannot be subject to a referendum petition or request for suspension. It can't? That's odd -- I thought that pretty much all laws enacted by the legislature could … [Read more...]
Kirk confirms he will not run in the special election
Interim Senator-to-be Paul Kirk just announced at the presser that he's not running to keep the Senate seat that he will likely be sworn into tomorrow. So at least there's that. UPDATE: He also said he is resigning from the Hartford … [Read more...]
It’s official: Paul Kirk
Just announced at the State House. Also: Statement by The President on The Appointment of Paul Kirk as US Senator From Massachusetts "I am pleased that Massachusetts will have its full representation in the United States Senate in … [Read more...]
It’s Kirk. *sigh*
Patrick spokesman Steve Crawford confirms that the Gov will announce Paul Kirk as the interim Senator. An administration source briefed on the choice also confirms. Here's Crawford's email. Later this morning Governor Patrick … [Read more...]
Where are the Massachusetts sources on the Senate pick?
The really odd thing about all the breathless coverage of the interim Senate pick is who's talking, and who isn't. The NY Times is quoting "Senior Democrats in Washington," who say that they're "certain" it's Kirk. The Globe … [Read more...]
Why a Paul Kirk appointment to the Senate would not be such a great idea
Joan Vennochi says exactly what I was just thinking: If it's Kirk, Patrick is picking a Kennedy foot soldier and political insider who is well-known inside Washington's power circles -- but is virtually unknown to Massachusetts voters. If … [Read more...]
Alan Khazei’s snazzy intro video for the US Senate race
I have to say that this intro video is pretty impressive for a candidacy that seems to have happened quite quickly. Unfortunately, the website is not faring as well - as of right now, I get a blank screen at that link. UPDATE: … [Read more...]
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