The voter turnout in Burlington and in Billerica was appalling. Neither candidate connected well in those towns, and the "win" in them is at default level in my view. Sean Garballey won Arlington by a good thousand votes - but lost the … [Read more...]
Looks Like Friedman
From State House News FRIEDMAN POISED TO TAKE OPEN SENATE SEAT IN JULY By Michael P. Norton STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE JUNE 27, 2017.....Cindy Friedman, who served for nine years as chief of staff to the late Sen. Ken Donnelly, is … [Read more...]
PRIMARY DAY – Middlesex 4th Senate
Today's the day. Get a rundown of the candidates from the Globe, a debate rundown at the Lowell Sun, or check out the discussions on BMG here, here, and here. Again, in a very progressive district, there's not much ideological daylight … [Read more...]
Don Berwick, other progressives support Cindy Friedman in the 4th Middlesex Race
(ed. note: As promised, a post supporting Friedman. BMG has not "institutionally" endorsed. - Charley) Don Berwick who knows Cindy well wrote the following on his Facebook page, “I am enthusiastically endorsing my friend and … [Read more...]
To lead is to choose
(ed note: This is why the good Lord invented Facebook. Engage your friends from states with possibly-wavering Republicans: WV, NV, AK, ME, OH, LA, TN, CO, AL, PA, WI. You can find phone numbers at https://trumpcaretoolkit.org -- Charley) " … [Read more...]
Why I’m endorsing Sean Garballey for State Senate
(ed. note: I'm anticipating a post on behalf of Cindy Friedman shortly, and I'll promote. I have my private thoughts, but I want to treat all the candidates fairly. There are vigorous responses in support of Cindy Friedman in the comments … [Read more...]
Technical update
We really appreciate everyone's patience and persistence as we're all getting used to the new site. Please keep in mind that this here banana stand is run by volunteers, with a volunteer budget, and volunteer tech skills. We have … [Read more...]
Comment of the day: The business case for single-payer
By drikeo: Try the basic business argument for it. Health coverage has become a massive cost center inside American business. Not only are the benefits expensive, but you have to hire armies of benefits admins just to sort through the … [Read more...]
Is Michelle Carter’s conviction bad news for Sheriff Hodgson?
Michelle Carter was convicted last week for facilitating her boyfriend's suicide, and . . . nothing. The prosecutors suggested that this was a unique situation. Martin Healy, chief legal counsel to the Massachusetts Bar Association, had a … [Read more...]
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