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[...]Three Massachusetts law enforcement agencies have endorsed Senator John McCain's presidential campaign.
U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign has received the endorsements of three Massachusetts law enforcement associations: the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) Police Patrolman’s Association, the MBTA Police Superior Officers’ Association, and the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts [...]
Governor Deval Patrick's 18-year-old daughter has publicly announced that she is gay. And how? By an interview with Bay Windows, of course.
On June 14, 2007, the day that lawmakers finally voted down an anti-gay marriage amendment to the state constitution, Katherine Patrick stood outside the State House and looked [...]
Governor Deval Patrick is going to Hollywood. Despite his experience with speech writing, he's not vying for a writing job. The State House News Service has the story.
Patrick administration officials are planning a visit to Hollywood next week when they travel to San Diego for a biotechnology convention, according [...]
In light of Senator Kennedy's recently diagnosed cancer, the question is being asked, can John Kerry replace Ted Kennedy?
An interesting question indeed. Here's another question, has John Kerry ever murdered anyone?
[...]You gotta love Howie Carr's column about the Marzilli scandal...
And so the reputed moonbat masher, Sen. Jim Marzilli, pulls an even quicker Eliot Spitzer than Eliot Spitzer himself. Doesn’t quit - wants to get that one day on the payroll in 2009 for the extra year on his [...]
Jim Ogonowski released the following statement this afternoon:
"I have made my decision regarding the future of this US Senate race. Clearly, we had some issues this week regarding signatures. Mistakes were made along the way. But, any good military officer knows that when you are in command, the responsibilities are [...]
It's no surprise that State Senator Marzilli has decided not to seek re-election this fall.
State Sen. James Marzilli said Thursday he would not seek re-election in the fall after his arrest this week on charges that he groped and made lewd comments to two women.The Arlington Democrat said in [...]
Our friends at Red Mass Group post... Boston Herald posts as well, with less redactions.
UPDATE: More trouble for Marzilli:
A state senator already accused of accosting two women in Lowell could face more charges as cops investigate several new complaints from a handful of women claiming they [...]
Jim Ogonowski released the following statement today:
"I understand that some people may be asking what my intentions are moving forward. I do not yet have an answer for you, but want to thank everyone who has reached out to me in the past few days. Today, I am spending time [...]
The State House News Service reports the following news.
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JUNE 3, 2008…. Democratic state Sen. James Marzilli was arrested in downtown Lowell today on charges of lewd and lascivious behavior, police said.Marzilli was also charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, attempt to commit a crime, and obstruction [...]
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From the campaign this morning:
Despite what you may have read, I am proud to tell you that I will be turning in more than the required 10,000 certified signatures to get on the ballot. I am thankful to the 22,000 people across Massachusetts who signed [...]
...and those billions would be paid for by the lucky taxpayers of Massachusetts.
Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing bigger pensions for state and municipal employees that could cost $6 billion or more, according to some estimates, triggering a chorus of complaints from fiscal watchdogs and local leaders who say the money is [...]
John Kerry once again made a fool of himself by claiming that on September 11 "we were basically at peace."
At peace? Between the first bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993, to the bombing of the U.S.S. Cole in 2000 to the terrorist attacks the morning of 9/11, for [...]
The airplane came to a stop, the door opened and out popped Tony Blair. At the bottom of the stairs to greet the former British prime minister on Saturday was Sen. [...]
The Boston Globe has this breaking story.
Two D Line trains have collided in Newton between the Waban and Woodland stations, near Dorset Road. TV reports show two twisted cabs derailed on the track, and one person may be pinned beneath a train. Dozens of emergency responders are on [...]
Governor Deval Patrick and the state's top legislative leaders stood united in March and made a bold proclamation: They would use their combined political muscle to take on powerful police unions and their sacred perk - construction details.They grabbed headlines and plenty of airtime as they [...]
Jeff Beatty's campaign has issued a press release alleging voter fraud by the Ogonowski campaign.
The Jeff Beatty campaign has sent and hand delivered a letter to William F. Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, asking him to investigate alleged voter fraud by the Senate campaign of Jim [...]
Here we go again...Deval Patrick is spoiling himself with taxpayer money when the rest of the state is struggling.
Despite a slumping economy and looming budget crunch, Gov. Deval Patrick has hiked his office budget by an astonishing 80 percent, adding questionable new staff positions like ?director of grassroots governance? [...]
The Associated Press reports the latest news about Senator Kennedy's condition:
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor Tuesday in what could be the grim final chapter in a life marked by exhilarating triumph and shattering tragedy. Some experts gave the liberal lion less than a [...]
According to the Boston Globe, Jim Ogonowski may not have enough signatures to get on the ballot.
Republican Jim Ogonowski, who has the backing of key party members in his bid to challenge US Senator John F. Kerry, could be in danger of stumbling on his first crucial test: [...]
If it's not the courts, or the school systems, it's our hospitals...
Boston?s Children?s Hospital bills itself as the hospital for children ? and now it?s also the hospital for children who want a sex change, a procedure some critics are calling ?barbaric.?Dr. Norman Spack, a pediatric specialist at [...]
Our senior Senator has been rushed to the hospital with stroke-like symptoms...
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has been hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital with stroke-like symptoms that appear to be mild for the time being, several sources close to the family told the Herald this morning.The eight-term Massachusetts senator and [...]
House Republicans may have a rare opportunity to flex their muscles on Beacon Hill.
The Bay State?s few Republican lawmakers, mocked for their dwindling membership and influence, may have the last laugh if they emerge as power brokers with a decisive block of votes for the next speaker of the [...]
A while back, CQ Politics declared MA-05, the congressional seat now held by Niki Tsongas, as 'Safe Democrat' since no GOP challenger has emerged in the race. This is unfortunate, as her time in Congress since barely winning the special election hasn't exactly been noteworthy, and despite her solid [...]
Apple has big plans for its latest retail store and its first in downtown Boston?literally. The new brick-and-mortar outlet, opening Thursday on Boston?s tony Boylston Street, will be the largest Apple Store in the United States with three floors of retail space.?Apple has exploded in growth,? said [...]
Governor Deval Patrick has repeatedly claimed he will be running for reelection in 2010...though apparently he will do this concurrently with a 'vigorous media campaign' for his book, due out in 2010. This vigorous media campaign is reported to include "a nationwide book-signing tour, multiple speaking engagements, and [...]
in a state known for corruption, one would think that the House Ethics Committee would be not only be very busy, but regularly finding unethical behavior in government. One might think that, but when the government is controlled by one party that has a virtual monopoly of power, you get [...]
I was particularly annoyed with this story from the Herald about the rise in so-called "hate crimes" against homosexuals.
A spike in the number of reported hate crimes against gays, lesbians and transsexuals in Suffolk County spurred District Attorney Daniel Conley to appoint the DA office?s first victim-witness advocate [...]
Looks like Tim Cahill won't be going to Denver for the Democratic National Convention...
State Treasurer Tim Cahill suffered an intra-party political defeat yesterday, getting trounced in his bid for a coveted delegate?s seat at the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Denver.Cahill?s loss to Arthur Powell, a Democratic State [...]
Rob Willington, executive director of the Mass GOP, released the following statement today.
"Attorney General Martha Coakley needs to start acting like a General and start her own investigation into the serious ethics allegations leveled against Speaker DiMasi, and also the charge of 'Phantom Voting' which violates the civil rights [...]
The Massachusetts GOP filed a complaint with the State Ethics commission today in response to yesterday's Boston Globe story which detailed how Speaker Sal DiMasi "may have helped fast-track legislation on behalf of a friend who extended him a $250,000 line of credit at a low rate."
Rob Willington, Executive Director [...]
While Democrats across the country are being taken in by Barack Obama's message of "hope," Massachusetts voters have learned relatively quickly that hope is currency not nearly worth its weight in words. Recent polls are showing Deval Patrick with a disapproval rating of 56% -- undoubtedly reflecting fallout from [...]
The infamous David Ortiz "cursed" jersey recently unearthed at the new Yankee Stadium has brought in quite a few dollars for the Jimmy Fund.
David Ortiz’ shirt may have been “cursed,” but a Red Sox [team stats] fan’s brilliant practical joke on the New York Yankees has fetched $175,100 at [...]
A recent poll of Massachusetts shows that in a head to head matchup, Senator McCain and Senator Obama are tired.
Massachusetts is one of the bluest states in the country, so it's quite remarkable to see a Republican running neck-and-neck with any Democrat, but the fact that McCain is tied [...]
To continue on with the celebration of John Kerry's anniversary of not having done anything in the Senate in the past 9 years, we present to you a list of John Kerry's Claims vs. Reality:
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Passed Legislation to [...] John Kerry's AnniversaryEven sadder than the fact that Kerry hasn't done anything in 9 years, in his entire career in the Senate, he's been the lead sponsor of only 8 bills: S.J.RES.158: A joint resolution designating October 22 through 28, 1989, as "World Population Awareness Week". ShowdownI'm No Fan of Cigarettes, But......I'm also no fan raising taxes, even on cigarettes. Senate President Therese Murray says a proposed $1 tax hike on a pack of cigarettes has strong support in the Senate. No Teacher Left BehindTeachers are often referred to as having the most important job of all--making it all the more preposterous that the State Senate has approved a bill that would lower the bar for aspiring teachers. The state Senate has approved a bill that would allow aspiring teachers who flunk the certification [...] Menino Not Going To WisconsinMayor Menino was a nominee to be the next chancellor at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Apparently, the mayor is not interested in a 260% raise. I find it hard to believe if anyone had the opportunity to earn an additional $275,000 a year that he or she wouldn't [...] Gas Take Hike?While us regular citizens are already cringing at gas prices, there are some Beacon Hill pols who are entertaining the idea of raising the gas tax. With gas prices well over $3 a gallon and the country veering toward a possible recession, the idea of hiking the state gas tax [...] Deval Shopping For A Book DealThe Boston Globe is reporting that Deval Patrick was out of state as the legislature was voting down his casino proposal in order to shop around a proposal for his autobiography to New York publishers. Governor Deval Patrick traveled to New York last week to shop a proposal [...] Home Searching Program Meets Resistance...and they didn't see it coming. Boston police officials, surprised by intense opposition from residents, have significantly scaled back and delayed the start of a program that would allow officers to go into people's homes and search for guns without a warrant. Jeff Beatty: John Kerry Is A HypocriteU.S. Senate candidate Jeff Beatty called out John Kerry for his hypocrisy over comments he made on the Don Imus show we reported on yesterday. While on Imus's show, Kerry criticized those who use our troops as “props” for photo-ops. A press release from the Beatty campaign notes [...] DiMasi Blasts Deval's 3-Casino PlanI suspect that Deval Patrick did not anticipate the rabid opposition towards his casino plan that he has been getting. Especially from Sal DiMasi, who once again ripped on the proposal. House Speaker Sal DiMasi this morning blasted a controversial proposal that would legalize casinos, setting the stage for [...] Senator Kerry on ImusSenator John Kerry was on Don Imus's radio show yesterday, and reportedly didn't pull off a very convincing performance: Pulitzer-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin gave it back to radio blabber Don Imus as good as she got today. "Why do I only get in trouble when I'm on your [...] Mr. Ogonowski Goes to WashingtonCheck out the following ad from Jim Ogonowski: [...]No Pay Raise For You!Democrats in the state Legislature would probably just as soon be rid of the sparse number of Republicans that are there--particularly those that just tried to squeak-in a pay raise but have seen the vote blocked by GOP Leader Bradley Jones. House Republicans have blocked a Democratic effort to raise [...] Together, Patrick and DiMasi Can'tThe Boston Herald gives us an interesting look at the ongoing tensions between Deval Patrick and Sal DiMasi over Deval's casino plan: Against that backdrop, there is the deepening personal rivalry between Patrick and DiMasi, which has been brought into public view through a pair of Boston Globe [...] Study: Massachusetts Government StinksWhile Bay Staters have known for a long time how bad our state government is, now we can point to a study by the Pew Center that backs that claim. High debt, sloppy budgeting and a $19 billion road and bridge repair tab are making Massachusetts state government one of [...] Deval's Gambling Conflict of InterestHarvard Caves To Six Female Muslim StudentsNow, this is amazing... Harvard University has caved to the request of six -- that's right, six -- female Muslim students who wanted women-only workout hours at one of the campus gyms. The decision has rightfully angered a number of students attending the school. Since Jan. 28, the Quadrangle Recreational [...] Don't Count on Six More Years of John KerryEarlier this week, BostonNow published a story that all but declared Ogonowski's defeat in his Senate bid to unseat Senator John Kerry. They based their assessment solely on how much money each candidate has in their coffers. Surely, if you look at things in terms of dollars and cents, [...] Red Sox To Visit White HouseOur World Series champions will be making their second trip to the White House in four years... Members of last year’s Red Sox team will fly to Washington, D.C., today to meet with President George W. Bush at the White House, an honor that comes with winning the 2007 World [...] I Guess We're Stuck With The Worst GovernorDeval's Hypocrisy Over Nonunion LaborLiberal politicians kowtow to unions on the campaign trail... They will pretty much do anything to get their coveted endorsements. Deval Patrick was no different... However, he also has a history of snubbing unions. For his inauguration, Deval had his inaugural committee stay at the non-unionized Seaport Hotel, and [...] Stealing Harvard?We've all heard about the large endowment over at Harvard University, which is usually mentioned within a sentence or two of the comment that Harvard doesn't give scholarships. With $34 billion just sitting there, you can't help but feel like Harvard is cheating someone. Obama Plagiarizes DevalIf you paid attention during the 2006 gubernatorial election, then you probably had feelings of déjà vu when Barack Obama, in his presidential campaign, starting giving speeches that sounded exactly like the meaningless, empty fluff that Deval Patrick used. Hillary Clinton's campaign, desperate to put a halt to Obama's momentum, [...] MBTA Cut Bus and Rail Rides To Save MoneyThe MBTA says that customer service is their top priority, but apparently they've been nixing bus and rail trips in order to save costs... [...]Deval Has "No Comment" About McGee Case?A shocking quote from Deval Patrick regarding the McGee case. With reporters bearing down this afternoon, Gov. Deval Patrick declined to comment on the legal case against his aide, Carl Stanley McGee, and whether it will impact key legislation McGee helped craft on casinos and the state’s life sciences industry. Striking GoldI often joke about getting hit by an MBTA vehicle as a means of winning the lottery, so to speak. A Somerville woman has done just that; she has effectively won the lottery after being hit by an MBTA bus. A jury has awarded $10 million in damages to a [...] We Can't Afford Congress AnymoreRick Barton, candidate for Congress, directs our attention to a piece written by former Congressman Ernest Istook (R-OK) about why we can't afford Congress anymore. [...]Know Thy Neighbor: Carl Stanley McGeeBy now, most people may have heard that one of Governor Deval Patrick's top officials has been charged with some naughty things. A top official in the Patrick administration has been placed on unpaid leave because he was arrested in Florida and charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old [...] Romney Out of the RaceIt could be any moment that we hear official word that Mitt Romney is ending his bid for president... More on this as it develops. Boston Globe: Romney Suspends Campaign Boston Herald: Romney to suspend campaign [...]Super TuesdayToday's the day. Did you vote? Who did you vote and why? If you hear anything, feel free to post information in the comments. I'll be making an appearance tonight at the Greater Boston Young Republicans Super Tuesday Watching Party at the Lir Pub in Boston. If you're interested in [...] What Happened To Separation of Church and StateA Republican candidate for any office can't go within 500 feet of a church without Democrats raising a stink about the "separation of church and state." So, are there any Democrats out there who are going to question Deval Patrick's stumping for Barack Obama by visiting local churches? Gov. [...] ImperfectAbsolutely horrifying. I hate to say this, but the Patriots deserved to lose tonight. They played terrible. It was gruesome to watch. At least the Red Sox won the World Series, right? [...]An Interesting Suggestion From The Massachusetts Republicans for TruthCahill Considers Running For Governor?...of course, only if Deval is out of the picture... State Treasurer Timothy Cahill says he’d run for governor in the unlikely event that the position became open. MBTA Gambles Into More DebtBostonNOW reports today that the MBTA "blew $55 million by playing fast and loose with $1.6 billion worth of debt." Between 2000 and 2005, The MBTA blew $55 million by playing fast and loose with $1.6 billion worth of debt, State Auditor Joe DeNucci says. Romney Presses Forward After Placing Second In FloridaFormer Governor Mitt Romney is continuing the fight for Republican Party nomination for president, following his close second place finish last night in Florida. In his concession speech Tuesday night, Romney issued a call to arms to conservatives to support him, vowing to cut federal spending, end illegal immigration and [...] Kennedy For ObamaSenator Ted Kennedy has officially endorsed Barack Obama's candidacy. Two generations of Kennedys—the Democratic Party's best known political family—endorsed Barack Obama for president on Monday, with Sen. Edward M. Kennedy calling him a "man with extraordinary gifts of leadership and character," a worthy heir to his assassinated brother. Ogonowski Vying For Kerry's Senate SeatJim Ogonowski has set his eyes on the Senate seat held by Senator John Kerry. Republican Jim Ogonowski, a Dracut farmer and retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, said he will go head-to-head with Kerry in November. Kerry, a Democrat, has been in office since 1985. Deval's Budget Relies On Imaginary MoneyDeval Patrick may have zero political capital left, but that isn't stopping him from filing a budget that relies on projected revenues from his controversial plans... which may not even happen. Certainly not in the near future. Governor Deval Patrick filed a $28.2 billion budget yesterday that avoids [...] Cell Phones In The HouseThe House passed a bill that could cost motorists caught using their cell phones while driving a lot of money. Taking a call or text messaging behind the wheel soon could cost Bay State motorists several hundred dollars under a harsh new proposal overwhelmingly passed by the House yesterday. DiMasi Disses Patrick, ObamaIt looks like I'm not the only one comparing Massachusett's mistake in electing Deval Patrick to the potential mistake of electing Barack Obama. Seeking to boost Senator Hillary Clinton's primary chances in Massachusetts, House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi yesterday criticized what he called Senator Barack Obama's lack of [...] Pictures From The Rally Against DevalI wish I could have been there... check out these photos! [...]Amtrak Strike AvertedWe reported earlier this month about a possible Amtrak strike that would have essentially shutdown South Station... Well, as of now, the strike has been averted... and while we may have avoided a commuter hell, we can probably still expect our usual mediocre service. [...]Despite Deval's Endorsement, Obama Trails Hillary in MAIf Hillary were to come out with a new campaign slogan, she could use "Together we can... not make the same mistake as Massachusetts." [...]Rally Against DevalJoin the Massachusetts Alliance of College Republicans Rally Against Deval! Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 7:30 AM Click here for more information! Join College Republicans and fellow concerned citizens of Massachusetts Tuesday, January 22 in front of the Massachusetts State House in Boston, MA to protest Massachusetts Governor [...] Get Your Stinkin' Paws Off My Cell Phone You Damned Dirty Legislature!And so it begins...the Legislature is pushing a bill that will levy fines against people using their cell phones while driving. Drivers who yak or text on their cell phones on the road could be hit with fines or have their licenses suspended under a bill making its way through [...] Romney Wins MichiganOur former governor Mitt Romney has won the Michigan primary. Mitt Romney scored his first major primary victory Tuesday, a desperately needed win in his native Michigan that gave his weakened presidential candidacy new life. It set the stage for a wide-open Republican showdown in South Carolina in just four [...] Snow DayJust when a batch of 50 plus degree days sent all the old snow away, a fresh winter blast has been cruising through the region. I got the call at 7am that my office was going to be closed today--just to be safe. Good thing too, it would have been [...] Ogonowski Plans Senate Run Against John KerryJim Ogonowski, who narrowly lost his congressional bid to Niki Tsongas last year, appears to be on the verge of launching a bid for the U.S. Senate against John Kerry. Republican Jim Ogonowski, who narrowly lost a congressional race to Niki Tsongas in October, is preparing to challenge U.S. [...] Citizens For Limited Taxation Rip Deval's Plan For Subsidizing Illegal's EducationCitizens for Limited Taxation have put out a release responding to Deval Patrick's disastrous proposal to allow illegal immigrants to get the in-state college tuition rate, and also highlights the ridiculousness of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundations support it: Gov. Patrick’s subsidized tuition for illegals; MTF analyzes fiscal impact, forgets to net No Pants Day On The TIt seems like once a year there's a story about some mass assembly of nude people for some artsy-fartsy photographer's photo shoot... It's easy to laugh about the ridiculousness of it all because it never happens here. But, unfortunately, Boston is about to get a taste of the freaky world [...] Kerry Snubs Edwards, Clinton... Endorses ObamaThe big news today with the 2008 Presidential race was John Kerry's endorsement of Barack Obama for president over Hillary Clinton, whose husband campaigned for him in 2004, and his former running John Edwards. It's hard to ignore the significance of the snubs, but what also needs to be looked [...] Patrick Vying For In-State Tuition For IllegalsCommuter Hell: Possible Amtrak StrikeThe Herald reports of a possible Amtrak strike later this month that would most certainly create a commuting hell for Boston workers. The MBTA is preparing for a potential Amtrak strike later this month that could create havoc for Boston commuters. Gas Prices On The UpI'm sure everyone has noticed that gas prices have been on the rise for the past two weeks, but we are still five cents cheaper than the national average. Gasoline prices are up two cents a gallon this week in Massachusetts, topping last year's highest price. more stories like this An Ice Bowl At Fenway?Scott Van Voorhis, writing for the Herald, talks of the possibility of an outdoor hockey game in Boston, like the one held at Ralph Wilson Stadium (where the Buffalo Bills play) between the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The success of last week’s National Hockey League Winter Classic [...] Banning Text Messages?There is renewed effort by the legislature to ban text messaging while driving. The death of a 13-year-old Taunton boy last month has prompted new calls to ban text messaging while driving. Mitt In IowaTonight is the Iowa Caucuses... Our former governor Mitt Romney has spent a lot of time and money in Iowa, and tonight we'll see how well his strategy will work. Myself, I think Mitt will come out victorious tonight. Despite Mike Huckabee's recent surge, Mitt Romney has been putting together an [...] The Year In DevalThere's quite a few interesting looks at Deval Patrick's first year as our worst governor over at Deval Patrick Watch... as well as some of his recent activities... [...]Romney On HealeyAn interesting story from the Boston Globe reports that Mitt Romney suggests that the reason why Kerry Healey failed to succeed him as governor was because of herself. Kerry Healey has been among the most loyal of Mitt Romney's former aides, endorsing his presidential campaign, heading his policy group and [...] Menino's Blame GameThe Boston Herald's Jessica Van Sack has a front page story today on Menino's long record of blaming anyone and everyone but himself for things that have gone wrong on his watch as Mayor of Boston. Yours truly was interviewed for the article: Mayor Thomas M. Menino knows that ruling the [...] Deval Patrick: High Approval, Low PerformanceThe Herald's Casey Ross explains in his "year in review" of Deval Patrick: Despite overwhelming support from Bay State voters, Gov. Deval Patrick failed to deliver on promises of property tax relief and a flood of new street cops in 2007 as he battled through early political missteps and [...] Massachusetts May Be Blue, But it's Back In The RedThe Romney-Healey administration came in with a budget deficit, and left with a surplus. The Patrick-Murray adminstration came in with a surplus, and has already seen us back with a deficit. State officials and fiscal analysts yesterday predicted relatively small increases of 2.4 percent to 4.1 percent in state tax [...] Blog Info:
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