We talked about a huge number of issues, ranging from the netroots workshop at the state convention to future BlogLeft activism and events. In terms of the convention, we spoke about having an intro that was slightly shorter than last … [Read more...]
Globe covers Mass. Victory ’06 effort
The Globe has a good story today on the state party's "campaign without a candidate," otherwise known as Mass. Victory '06. Among other things, the story has some new details on the big-ticket fundraisers that the party will be … [Read more...]
Why Mass. Victory ’06 is important
A recent AP article tells the story:The fear among some Democrats is that if voters nominate anyone other than Chris Gabrieli, a former venture capitalist with millions in the bank, the candidate will be so cash-strapped that [Republican … [Read more...]
A remarkable quote from Phil Johnston
In case you missed it (I did, 'til just now), Jon Keller posted a remarkable quote from state party chairman Phil Johnston right before the convention, in the course of discussing rumors of last-minute changes to the 15% rule (emphasis … [Read more...]
Globe trashes 15% rule
Following up on the Herald editorial from the other day, today's Globe has the following to say about the now-famous 15% rule:Who or what, exactly, is the Democratic Party? That's a good question, and an important one. The answer from the … [Read more...]
Kate’s invaluable convention guide
Dear Democrats,As is my custom, this is the special Convention Issue of the Democratic Dispatch. This year is different from other years. There is more information on procedure than I might normally include, because there have … [Read more...]
Cyndi Roy: no rules change
In light of all the rumors swirling about a possible last-minute change to the convention rules, I thought a call to headquarters might be a good idea. So I called Cyndi Roy, the state party's communications director. According … [Read more...]