I am Congressman Jim McGovern, longtime reader, first time poster at BMG. This is an incredible forum Im impressed! On the eve of this very important primary election, I want to share a few thoughts.As many of you know, I was … [Read more...]
Silbert and Murray’s Forum: My Impression
Here's how the two candidates boil down:I like Silbert because she's exceptionally polished and a great speaker. She has a fiery quality, yet doesn't come off like Tom Reilly (overly negative and not very nice). In fact, in some ways she's … [Read more...]
Tim Murray Unveils Public Safety Plan In Springfield
Yesterday, at a public safety rally in Springfield, Tim Murray unveiled his "MASS Community Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S) program. This program outlines a statewide initiative to put 250 new police officers on the streets this year … [Read more...]
Ingles opcional
Tim appeared in an article July 16th in the Globe forâ¦!oyva! reaching out to Spanish-speaking voters. Tim aparecio en un articulo el 16 de Julio en el Globe por haber lanzado a los votantes hispanohablantes. It's not just during … [Read more...]
Murrayâs take on Massachusetts rail travel
With constant talk of high gas prices and increased concern over environmental degradation, improvement to the Massachusetts rail system should be a top concern on everyoneâs list. As a frequent user of the commuter rail I feel that some … [Read more...]
Murray takes public progressive stance on minimum wage
Most important, raising the minimum wage and indexing it to inflation would help lift thousands in Central Massachusetts out of poverty. The purchasing power of the minimum wage has declined 27% since 1968. And it has lost 12% of its … [Read more...]
Murray Opts in On Public Financing
I know I mentioned it somewhere in a comment but I wanted to put out a full post so other would be able to pick up the discussion. Murray's campaign spokesman has confirmed over on my site that Tim Murray will be taking the public … [Read more...]
Murray Keeps Racking Up the Endorsements
Here is the statement from the Murray campaign:WORCESTER, MA â (June 1, 2006) Timothy P. Murray, Mayor of Worcester, today received the endorsement of U.S. Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) in his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor.In … [Read more...]
Sheriff Cabral Endorses Murray!!
I just attended an event at the 6B Lounge in Boston where Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea J. Cabral enthusiastically endorsed Tim Murray for Lt. Governor. This is a woman I hold in high esteem and have strong respect for. She has done so much … [Read more...]
Andrea, You Canât Have it Both Ways . . .
Now, onto the squashing rumors that Tim Murray is the âultimate insiderâ (because I am sick of hearing it). Murray has been Mayor of Worcester for about 5 years now. Most people donât pay attention to those west of the 495 belt, … [Read more...]