Whether the income tax should be immediately rolled back to 5% because that's what the voters asked for in 2000 raises important issues about the democratic process, and is a fair question to debate.However, it's time for Tom Reilly, Chris … [Read more...]
Charley Endorses Silbert
I just wanted to follow-up on Charley's I'll Take Silbert post below, in which he endorsed Andrea Silbert for Lieutenant Governor. I second everything he wrote -- including about Murray, whom I agree has much to recommend him. I have indeed … [Read more...]
Hey Healey, careful what you ask for
... because you might get it. Kerry Healey's now got ads out attacking Chris Gabrieli -- doubtless because they fear him the most in the general election. What other possible reason could there be for running ads against only one of the Dem … [Read more...]
I’ll take Andrea
All right, I've dithered on this for too long now, and last week's forum with Lieutenant Governor candidates Andrea Silbert and Tim Murray really didn't make the choice clear. But it's decision time. And I'm going with Silbert. This is my … [Read more...]
Gabrieli the only candidate “Cool and Calm” through both debates…
AG Tom Reilly's first debate was summed up nicely by the Boston Globe editorial cartoon the day after the first debate. Titled "The Big Dig?" it showed Gabrieli and Patrick looking on as Reilly dug himself into a hole with his attacks on … [Read more...]
Post-debate thoughts: best and worst moments
In alphabetical order:GabrieliBest: took good advantage of Patrick's mistake in asking about going negative.Worst: peeking over Patrick's shoulder to read his notes - and then admitting he had done it on camera. Made him look like a … [Read more...]
Why I don’t support Sonia Chang-Diaz
(Full disclosure: Im a college student and Im abroad for the semester, so Ive already voted in the primary via absentee ballot. I voted for Dianne Wilkerson, but I am not in any way affiliated with her campaign. Like most, I am quite … [Read more...]
Anti-Incumbent – Joanna Gonsalves takes on Robert Havern
Joanna Gonsalves, the candidate challenging state Sen. Robert A. Havern III, pledged Monday to "not accept campaign contributions from lobbyists or special interest groups."Gonsalves, an alderman-at-large from Woburn, will face the … [Read more...]
Latino group criticizes Gabrieli (and endorses Patrick!)
Gabrieli was the only Democratic primary candidate who did not return the group's questionaire by Monday's deadline, despite many reminder calls, even up to and including today, said Executive Director Giovanna Negretti.Gabrieli's campaign … [Read more...]
Debate live-blog and OPEN THREAD!
7 pm - here we go! Jon Keller's introducing the candidates now - after a "buenas noches" shout-out to the Univision viewers (that got a good laugh in the press room). Format: one minute answers, then "open" period.First … [Read more...]
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