The Boston Globe reports that Mass. Senate President Travaglini gave a "beautiful and moving toast" at the wedding of State Sen. Jarrett Barrios and political consultant Doug Hattaway, including a reference to Barrios, Hattaway, … [Read more...]
The Next Chief Justice (part 1)
The Daily Kos points to an interesting piece by Stuart Taylor on why Bush appointees to the Supreme Court might be less right-wing than everyone expects.Taylor's argument, basically, is that Bush is unlikely to appoint Justices of the … [Read more...]
The FrankenCongress Monster
We all remember Mary Shelley's story of the mad scientist who brings his creation to life, only to find that he can't control it - the monster eventually murders its creator's brother and wife and generally wreaks havoc before destroying … [Read more...]
Return on Investment
Looks like Mitt tried to get out in front of the health care issue, with the support of some small business groups. I haven't yet seen his plan, but I'll be looking at it in the context of the report by the Urban Institute for the Blue … [Read more...]
Mawage
and wuv, twue wuv...Yup, nobody does it better than Massachusetts. Makes me feel sad for the rest. Lowest divorce rate in the country. (Aside: Did you know there was a "Divorce Magazine"? Me neither.)Let's be proud of this, since … [Read more...]
I say, make him Chairman!
So our illustrious Gov. has been named vice-chairman of the Republican Governor's Association. And the Dems are criticizing the appointment, saying that it will cause him to be out of state even more than in the past.Excuse me, but … [Read more...]
That ain’t natural
Well, old Mitt seems to be upset that the Cape Wind project will spoil the view, regardless of how much pollution (and associated cost) it would prevent. Let's remind ourselves the the Cape has the worst air in the state.You know, I think … [Read more...]
Bush Commutes Death Sentence
WASHINGTON - In a surprising turn of events, President Bush rejected the advice of outgoing White House Counsel Alberto Gonzales and commuted the death sentence of the turkey known as "Biscuits." The President commented that … [Read more...]
The Kiss
George and Condi sitting in a tree ....OK, it's juvenile. But admit it - you chuckled. … [Read more...]
Specter gets a nod from the right
Peggy Noonan, a reliable right-winger, opines here (WSJ) that Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) should be chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee after all. It also appears from the Washington Times that the Republican leadership has … [Read more...]