We'd probably have it at our local Pizzeria Uno in Newton Corner - they have a back room we can use for free, and the location is great - 8.3 seconds from the Mass Pike, loads 'o parking, and a bazillion buses stop right outside. I … [Read more...]
The Fatal Weakness of Democrats
Before I continue, I want to make clear that I never was in favor of the Iraq war. In fact, I could not support John Kerry in the primaries because of his vote. I supported Wes Clark Democrat in the primaries because I figured … [Read more...]
End-of-Year Campaign Reports Shine Some Light
Deval Patrick was able to raise $1,485,000 from standing start in one year (not including the $300,000 he loaned his campaign) and spent most of it -- $1, 270,000. The Patrick campaign did reach their goal of having $500,000 Cash on … [Read more...]
Rove’s Opening
The NYT reports Rove wants Republicans to run on national security in 2006. That is an opening for Democrats, because the Republicans are weak on security right now:. Republicans were asleep at the switch on 9/11 and didn't protect us from … [Read more...]
Politicians love to spend , OPM (other peoples money)
It is upsetting to see the arrogance of Romney, Capuano, Patrick who have burned through either their campaign funds or have used taxpayer money without any sense of responsibility. I contributed to Romney's campaign as well as to others, … [Read more...]
Why the Obsession with Staying ‘Nicey-nicey’ on Here?
But I do not think we do the voting public any favors in a democracy when we fail to use the competitive election process to inform it of things that it should know. If being "nice" is a requirement in this discourse, I guess the … [Read more...]
Lt. Gov. Race – Let’s Chill
Let's face it: either Silbert or Murray would complement either Gov. candidate. Murray would be good because he's more seasoned politically and has a decent record, Silbert is good because of her experience in job creation, her story … [Read more...]
Bravo Google
The government has subpoenaed a week of search queries and a random list of a million Web addresses from Google to help its argument about how best to implement a 1998 anti-pornography law. The law has not yet come into force. Google has … [Read more...]
Dukakis: less TV, more shoe leather
Mike Dukakis is urging the Democratic party to get back to basics if it wants to start winning elections."We need an all-precinct operation, with precinct captains and block captains," said Michael Dukakis.... In reality, he believes, the … [Read more...]
Hey Brian – chill out!
Brian McGrory apparently hates Mike Capuano. His column in today's Globe is just completely over the top, and amounts to little more than name-calling. Totally useless as commentary.Look, I agree that Capuano screwed up with his … [Read more...]