Here's part one of a long-read take on the value of partisanship in local elections - It's Party Time in Melrose - and why this "lapsed Democrat" has returned to the fold. … [Read more...]
The Devil and Charlie Baker
A lot of people admire our Republican governor, the unremarkable Charlie Baker. But if, as they say, the Devil’s greatest trick was to convince people he doesn’t exist, then maybe Charlie Baker’s greatest trick is convincing a lot of … [Read more...]
Globe blows it on gas
Apparently we used more oil and coal in the cold snap. That's bad. The Globe's unsigned editorial has identified exactly the wrong culprit, and the wrong solution: Two culprits stand out. First, efforts by some environmental activists … [Read more...]
Please Ask Your Favorite Conservative/Republican This Question.
Today, the Trump Administration issued guidance to states early Thursday that will allow them to compel people to work or prepare for jobs in order to receive Medicaid. Seema Verma, who leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, … [Read more...]
Committee won’t allow DDS clients and families to speak at oversight hearing on DDS care
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blogsite) On Wednesday (January 17), the Legislature's Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities Committee will hold what may be the first oversight hearing in its history to examine problems with … [Read more...]
Did Gerrymander get the boot today?
A Federal Court in North Carolina issued a 205 page opinion striking down the recent changes in electoral districts for congress in that state. Did that truly give Ol'Gerrymander a boot? Likely the issue is now headed for the USSCT. Read it … [Read more...]
What’s “Far Left”?
I've heard the media and even some Democrats refer to Senator Elizabeth Warren as "far left". This morning, as I was watching Morning Joe, the panel seemed to agree that a "far left" Democrat could never win the presidency. In my … [Read more...]
Walsh vs. Walsh, the self-loathing Mayor.
I cant improve on what appeared in the Weekly Dig, so here's the link. The gist of the article is that Walsh has completely changed his position on housing the homeless on Long Island. The complete flip flop in 60 days is noticeable … [Read more...]
Oprah Winfrey Is Not The Answer
Cross-posted at Letters Blogatory. Washington has always coveted the glamor of Hollywood, and Hollywood has always wanted to be taken seriously rather than dismissed as mere entertainers. That's why we have a White House Correspondent's … [Read more...]
No victory lap for the T
I'm traveling today -- which included an agonizing 77 bus trip this morning. Those dedicated bus lanes can't come soon enough. This almost feels like a cheap shot, but I'm going to say it anyway ... From Friday's MA Playbook: TAKING A … [Read more...]
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