The primary's getting closer, and I'm still undecided on the lt gov race. I know I'm not voting for Deborah Goldberg, but am still trying to decide between Murray and Silbert. So my latest tactic is to try to outline issues that are most … [Read more...]
Rock, Paper, Scissors…Gold, Paper, Flesh
Too bad they don't sell ads on the local (what my grandfather called) Irish sports page...that's surefire place to reach the over 65 demographic.Barring that, I'd go for an article with the local Mayor or Senior Center Director endorsing. … [Read more...]
LG: Can’t someone belly-flop already?
I gotta agree with David: I'm undecided in the LG race, and last night's forum at Jimmy Tingle's didn't help me make up my mind. Andrea Silbert and Tim Murray both make a very good case for themselves: They were both passionate (in their … [Read more...]
B4PC Endorsements
Berkshires for Progressive Change, the local chapter of the Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts, has endorsed the following candidates in the September 19 Democratic Primary.Governor: Deval PatrickLieutenant Governor: Andrea … [Read more...]
Brookline Tab endorses Silbert for LG
In what must be a bit of an annoyance to Deb Goldberg, the Brookline Tab has decided to back Andrea Silbert for Lt. Gov. Here's their endorsement.On Silbert, the Tab cites the usual suspects - her commitment to creating new jobs, her … [Read more...]
Thursday evening: BBQ, Murray, and Silbert
This Thursday, please join us at Jimmy Tingle's Off-Broadway Theatre in Davis Square, Somerville (map) for an excellent dinner of Redbones award-winning BBQ, comedy by Jimmy Tingle, and Tingle's on-stage interviews with LG candidates Tim … [Read more...]
Silbert’s TV ads
Here's Andrea Silbert's first TV ad:There's a second one that's almost (but not quite) identical to this one. They're both posted at her website.My quick take: does a good job of staking out one important piece of terrain - jobs … [Read more...]
PHOENIX, Adam Reilly knows how to kick tires!
ADAM REILLY, BOSTON PHOENIX, AUG 28, 2006...has great article on the BATTLE FOR SECOND BANANAhttp://www.thephoeni...He concludes:"The best fit...Since Democratic primary voters will pick both the gubernatorial and LG nominees on the same … [Read more...]
Boston Herald’s Woodlief on the LG race
Veteran political columnist Wayne Woodlief weighs in on the Lt. Governor primary in today's Herald. The column "Andrea get's an A for energy, ideas" is very good for Andrea Silbert, but also provides a fair assessment of each … [Read more...]
Globe Finally Gives LG Race a Quick Nod…
After reading his column in today's Globe, it is safe to say that Dan Payne clearly "absorbs" blogs.http://www.boston.co...His candidate assessments are okay and he finally put his finger on why Andrea Silbert may not be taking off...it's … [Read more...]