"I'm trying to sum up President Obama's first 11 months in office. He gave billions to Wall Street, cracked down on illegal immigrants getting health care, and he's sending 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan. You know something, he may go down in history as our greatest Republican president'" [...]
See [...]
The race to elect a successor to Senator Ted Kennedy holds its primary election on December 8. I am urging everyone to vote for Congressman Mike Capuano. I do not do this lightly. This is a decision that marks the [...]
A very interesting strategy -- this is a piece of direct mail (click for a larger version). I am of course particularly gratified by Robinson's reference to Brown's hilariously appalling behavior before a bunch of high school sophomores back in 2007.
Interesting, but hard to see how it [...]
Mary Connaughton, a Republican contender for state auditor, told the News Service Wednesday she will return a $250 donation' [...]
But as many of you know, I have been an active member of the BMG community, I have worked hard to elect progressive candidates over the past 20 years, and as a life-long [...]
My' [...]
It is true that Martha Coakley is the only one of these candidates that I have stood side-by-side with in a real fight.
I experienced Martha Coakley as the epitome of grace under fire dealing [...]
UPDATE: Here's my takeaway (from the comments below):
I'd give the win to Capuano tonight.
Coakley and Khazei both had some very good moments, so they tie for second. Pagliuca was the clear loser -- angry for no good reason, making silly' [...]
' [...]
Martha Coakley is a very good-looking woman, and by far the handsomest candidate among the four Democrats running for Ted Kennedy's seat.
Call it the babe factor. [...]
Capuano arrives at this juncture after two distinct and impressive stints in public office.
First, as a five-term mayor of Somerville, Capuano transformed what had been a city in decline: he rooted out corruption, improved the schools, developed parkland, and invested in neighborhoods.
In his 11 years as a US [...]
The long stalled NY Senate bill (it's passed the Assembly twice and the Gov is eager to sign) extending full marriage rights to same sex couples will be brought to the floor today, debated extensively and almost certainly passed (with a handful of GOP [...]
There are as I see it three candidates in play: Capuano, Coakley, and Khazei. As far as press coverage goes, it's rather difficult to distinguish between them, and in fact much of the press coverage has been just dreadful -- [...]
Even yet still more interestinger: (h/t Bernstein)
The difference, we believe, lies with intangibles, a sense of which of the candidates would be most likely both to meet the challenge of service in the Senate and also add something new. Ms. Coakley, Mr. Capuano and Mr. Pagliuca have all [...]
Our overarching goal remains the same: [...]
Doesn't leave one with a' [...]
Ever since the Stupak amendment forced students nationwide to wake up from their complacency surrounding the fight for choice and comprehensive women's health care, there has been a reinvigoration of student passion, verve, and drive to act. Two weeks ago, I wrote [...]
As follow-up to our interview with Treasurer candidate Steve Grossman, I asked him this question via email:
[In our interview,] I mentioned an article in Slate by Eliot Spitzer, on using Treasurers'/comptrollers' offices powers to influence better corporate behavior -- particularly vis-a-vis issues of public policy, which they try [...]
BMG's editors are pleased to endorse Alan Khazei for U.S. Senate, and we urge our fellow BMGers to back his candidacy. We support Khazei for two basic reasons: (1) he has the best positions on the issues; and (2) he has the best philosophy of governance. [...] President Obama has decided to expedite the deployment of 30,000 additional American troops to Afghanistan over the next six months, in an effort to reverse the momentum of Taliban gains and create urgency for the government in Kabul to match the American surge with one using its own forces, [...]
First, the one good' [...]
To the Editor:
I deeply disagree with your premise in today's editorial endorsing Alan Khazei for Senate, namely that what we need is new ideas.
There is no shortage of [...]
The 48-year-old Khazei offers a strong vision for success in the Senate, channeling the energy of activist groups and private-sector policy incubators while dedicating himself to the laborious task of building legislative coalitions. He offers a time-tested and relevant example of this approach: his two decades of work bringing together [...]
Next, Daniel Kurtzman:
"In" [...]
New ad:Old ad:
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With a decision possibly looming in the weeks ahead, the proposal to build the country's first offshore wind farm in Nantucket Sound could face' [...]
--Tony Felts, spokesman for Unicare
Hannah Coler is an Amherst native and UMass student. She was diagnosed with diffuse sclerodoma. Because the disease, which hardens the skin, and eventually [...]
Also, on behalf of your three editors, I'm thankful for your continued interest [...]
My grandfather turned 100 years old earlier this year. Tomorrow I'll see him at the Thanksgiving table again.
We often talk about current affairs. As an old Rockefeller Republican, over the years, he's been more conservative than I; but that has changed over the last few years. Last year he supported [...]
Safe travels to all BMGers traveling over the next few days. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, everyone!
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Forget the allusion to turkeys, but isn't it past time for endorsements by BMG readers — bloggers and everyone else? I finally popped up out of my own ballot box yesterday, so I put out the call.
A few of us have plugged our candidates. So far it has [...]
Massachusetts State Survey of 567 Likely Democratic Primary Voters
Conducted November 23, 2009
By Rasmussen Reports
Coakley 36%
Capuano 21%
Khazei 14%
Pagliuca 14%
Some other candidate 5%
Not sure [...]
' [...]
No one has yet decided to hammer at Martha Coakley. Either they think it won't work, or they think it's too early.
The most spirited arguing came [...]
Talk about shaking up the race. Toss that conventional wisdom right out the window, folks!
[...]
let someone mention "illegal immigrants," and your principles' [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 23
10:30AM
Governor's Office 3rd Floor
State House
Boston
HUNDREDS OF BEDS GO OFF LINE
HEALTH CARE SERVICES DISCONTINUED
MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY-NO LONGER AVAILABLE
SUPPORTED HOUSING-GONE
Bring Your Stories, [...]
Today, Diane Patrick, the Commonwealth's First Lady, announced that she will endorse Mike Capuano for U.S. Senate.
Mrs. Patrick will formally endorse Congressman Capuano tomorrow at his 50th "Open Mike" conversation with voters at the Dedham Community Theater, 580 High Street, at 10:30am.
... A partner at [...]
Defending Net Neutrality
A Pagliuca for Senate Report
Preserving the internet as an open resource for free speech, innovation, and job creation
Since its creation, the internet has been a transformational force [...]
Dan Hill, a 36-year-old Charlestown [...]
Candidate -- $ Raised -- $ on hand
Coakley -- $1.9 million -- $1.9 million
Capuano -- $1.8 million -- $1.1 million
[...]
Martha supports the Senate bill. She believes it represents great progress toward assuring quality, affordable health coverage for all Americans; and she is [...]
COAKLEY, CAPUANO, KHAZEI AND PAGLIUCA TO PARTICIPATE IN CONSORTIUM DEBATE AT NECN STUDIOS ON WEDNESDAY, DEC 2
BOSTON GLOBE, WBUR, WGBH-TV AND NECN CO-SPONSOR FINAL TELEVISED DEBATE BEFORE SPECIAL SENATE ELECTION PRIMARY
NEWTON, MA - The four Democratic candidates contending for the late Senator Ted Kennedy's Senate seat will debate for one [...]
The Massachusetts unemployment rate fell last month for the first time in more than two years, plunging nearly a half-percentage point as employers trimmed payrolls by just 900 jobs, the state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported today. The state jobless rate dropped to 8.9 percent in [...]
There is an abortion restriction, but early reports indicate that it's not as bad as Stupitts.
The Senate version would require at least' [...]
So sez DeLeo. His letter to the House membership (and released publicly) is below. The tone is remarkably positive. I'm impressed by both chambers' willingness to take on CORI, which must be a tough (but correct and necessary) vote for a lot of members.
November 18, 2009
Dear Colleague:
As you know, [...]
The Boston Globe estimated that 300 people filled State House hearing room A1 for the 11/17/09 hearing on anti-bullying legislation. That estimate sounds about right: it was standing room only. A large number of the seats were filled by students from the Rashi School, [...]
As you may have heard, we just passed CORI reform in the Senate as part of the crime bill, a momentous, innovative step toward a criminal system that works to return productive citizens convicted of a crime to a contributory life. I am proud of the work my fellow [...]
Several things seem to be happening:
* Harry Reid meeting with moderate Senate Democrats
* The Congressional Budget [...]
[Crossposted from ONE Massachusetts by Harmony Blakeway]
As our community leaders and advocates look through the dramatic cuts being made to all manner of state structures and programs, we thought it would be good to look at one of our many success stories. This is just one example of [...]
David and I sat down with Steve Grossman for about an hour this afternoon. Grossman, the former DNC chair, 2002 gubernatorial candidate and chairman of Howard Dean's 2004 campaign, has in the meantime returned to the family business in Somerville, where we met him. (David will have video later.) [...]
The podcast [...]
Faced with declining revenues, cuts to local aid and rising costs, many Massachusetts towns are increasing hotel and meals taxes as well as overriding Proposition 2 1/2 to raise property taxes.
In Rockland, residents voted 2-1 in favor of a Proposition 2 1/2 override to build an [...]
First up: Budget Cuts will Imperil State's Poor:
The state estimates that the children of 9,100 families with parents so severely disabled that they qualify [...]
Yesterday, I announced my candidacy for State Representative in the Fourth Suffolk District, including all of South Boston and the Upham's Corner and Harbor Point neighborhoods of Dorchester. The Democratic Primary will be in September of 2010 with the General Election in November of 2010.
I look [...]
When he first heard a plea to protect circus elephants around 2001, Sen. Robert Hedlund, a Weymouth Republican, said he thought it was a "crazy type of left-wing" effort.
But Hedlund, at a Monday press conference, said he found himself captivated by [...]
Cambridge police gave state Senator Anthony Galluccio a ride home early the morning of Oct. 4 when a gas station attendant called 911 and said he feared the lawmaker was "too intoxicated to drive," according to a police report made public today. Thirteen hours [...]
One [...]
I am a freshman at Harvard University, where, despite the presence of enormous individual student ambition and drive, it's pretty much impossible to incite enthusiasm from any large-ish group about anything besides' [...]
Second, however, I do have a serious question about this. As we all know, the Hyde' [...]
US Senate candidate Stephen Pagliuca intensified pressure yesterday on Democratic rivals Martha Coakley and Michael E. Capuano to drop their opposition to any final national health care bill that contains a provision limiting federal funding for abortion.
"They will scuttle this bill on" [...]
12:19 AM - I've arrived home after watching the Patriots, and found some hummus in the fridge, but I'm concerned I have too much pita bread compared to how much hummus I have left. This could be a problem.
12:20 AM - Checking to see if anyone has commented on [...]
Well, Coakley laid all that to rest. Her latest in the Globe is [...]
