The MA Treasurer/Receiver General race has glories and worries. On the Dem side, three solid candidates want to replace Steve Grossman as he stepped aside to run for Governor. All three spoke with Left Ahead on the past three successive … [Read more...]
Why I won’t support Steve Grossman for governor: The Lottery
I was recently contacted by the Grossman campaign, asking for my support for Steve's bid for the corner office. I wrote back, telling Steve that, while I admire some of his successes as Treasurer, his handling of the Lottery — specifically, … [Read more...]
Grossman: Meter Running on Casinos
...and by meter running, he means that with the law in place to allow three casinos and a single slots parlor in MA, the public wants action — revenue, short and long-term jobs, and other proof that large-scale commercial gambling … [Read more...]
Bay State Newspapers Overwhelmingly Back Steve Grossman for Treasurer
By Al Gordon, Communication and Issues Director … [Read more...]
GROSSMAN CAMPAIGN DEMANDS THAT POLITO GIVE BACK LOW-NUMBER RED SOX PLATES TO AUCTION OFF FOR JIMMY
GROSSMAN CAMPAIGN DEMANDS THAT POLITO GIVE BACK LOW-NUMBER RED SOX PLATES TO AUCTION OFF FOR JIMMY FUND Globe reports that two-thirds of low-number plates intended to raise funds for children's cancer charity instead were diverted to Rep. … [Read more...]
Treasurer Conundrum
The most striking thing about the treasurer's debate was that there was very little difference between the candidates on issues affecting the office of treasurer. In fact, near the end of the debate the candidates were asked each to … [Read more...]
Newspapers Across Massachusetts Endorse Steve Grossman for Treasurer
The Globe called Grossman "the better choice for Massachusetts Democrats," saying he "has the direct business experience needed to protect the public's funds." The Globe said that Steve is "a Harvard MBA who would bring money-management … [Read more...]
Shocker! Polito wants sales tax at 5%, even if Question 3 passes
The sales tax is set by a law, namely, General Laws chapter 64H, section 2. Laws can be amended, and when they are, the amended version becomes law. For instance, when the 2010 budget became law, the sales tax increased to 6.25% … [Read more...]
The Steves, Grossman and Murphy, Stumble on Ads
Maybe looking askance at two sincere efforts speaks ill of me, but as The Tick famously responded to the query, "Where the is that jerk who calls himself The Tick?", "I am that jerk."Republican nominee Karyn Polito has the luxury of … [Read more...]
NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts Releases Voters’ Guide
In the Senate, there are currently 27 pro-choice seats - the vast majority of which (21) are contested. Our Protect and Elect Campaign is already in full swing to safeguard our strong pro-choice margin there. And with an historic eight open … [Read more...]