Blogger to run for State Senate
Is this a first? Marge Ware, former Williamstown selectwoman, Democratic state committeewoman, and author of MargeBLOG, has announced that she will seek to succeed State Senator Andrea Nuciforo Jr....
View ArticleGalluccio in, Case Dismissed
An anonymous but reliable source just told me that the court case against Anthony Galluccio has been dismissed, and he is definitely in the race for state senate. Expect an official statement from the...
View ArticleState Senate race underway in District 1
For those interested in political goings-on out here in the hinterlands, I’ve posted a few comments about the “official” start of the State Senate race for our open seat. We won’t know until after the...
View ArticleSonia Chang-Diaz is running for Senate
Jamaica Plain Democratic activist Sonia Chang-Diaz is running for State Senate from the Second Suffolk District. She’ll be announcing her candidacy next week. Sonia has a long history of involvement...
View ArticleSouth Shore Needs Help – We Need a Democrat in State Senate
South Shore Democrats have been sleeping… why are Democrats ignoring incumbent, strong, loud Republicans in the State Senate? There is a campaign that hasn’t received much attention yet, but is also...
View ArticleAll Aboard! Matt Mulvey comes out strong for new railways in South Shore
At the Plymouth County Democratic League meeting yesterday in Wareham, Matt Mulvey, Democratic Candidate for State Senate, announced his support for new transportation services along with the Greenbush...
View ArticleUpdate on Berkshire Senate and DA Races
I posted the fourth profile of the candidates for the open seat in the first Senate District (Berkshire, Hampshire & Franklin). Included are links to three of the other candidates (the fifth has...
View ArticleMatt Mulvey, Candidate for State Senate, Speaks Out on the Tunnel Tragedy
There can be no excuse. Public Safety must come first in the Commonwealth The collapse of the concrete ceiling panels in the I-90 Tunnel Connector on July 10, 2006, was a tragedy that didn’t have to...
View ArticleSonia Chang-Diaz: Calling for a “high standard”
In light of the recent murder of Analicia Perry, who was killed on the same spot as her brother some four years earlier, David asked, What is it going to take for city and state to react to public...
View ArticleMatt Mulvey Interview on BNN TV – Important State Senate Race!
Matt did a great job on BNN, and I thought I would share this video — given all the construction management & contracting problems in the State House with virtually no in-House expertise, it is...
View ArticleMore blogging from the Berkshires – State senate, money, and more!
The results spell either trouble or good fortune for the Democrat who emerges from Sept. 19th as the party nominee to challenge Matt Kinnaman, the only Republican in the race: Overall, and again...
View ArticleAnti-Incumbent – Joanna Gonsalves takes on Robert Havern
Joanna Gonsalves, the candidate challenging state Sen. Robert A. Havern III, pledged Monday to “not accept campaign contributions from lobbyists or special interest groups.” Gonsalves, an...
View ArticleMaybe This Berkshire Democrat Just Felt Left Out…
As the Greenfield Recorder–a paper I only learned existed two days ago–put itself on the map when it reported on Sept. 13th that a journalistic investigation into a claim made by Democrat Chris...
View ArticleMatt Mulvey Reception at Doyle’s TODAY
Following Matt’s best fundraiser yet yesterday at Siros Marina Bay, Matt Mulvey will be the honored guest at a reception tonight in JP. BMG’ers: come down to Doyle’s Cafe to meet progressive Democratic...
View ArticleMATT MULVEY RALLY TODAY!!!
BMG People: Come to the Matt Mulvey Rally today at the New England Irish Cultural Center in Canton, MA. The details are on the calendar on the left. We are expecting a good crowd today, and will be...
View ArticleChanging Politics – A Candidate’s Thoughts
First, and perhaps most important, a positive message that appeals to something far greater than a party or an individual, can trump anything, especially negative campaigning. In the gubernatorial,...
View ArticleWilkerson claims victory (again) — Chang-Diaz not conceding
Well, it looks a bit like Diane’s got a better case this time: the eight districts inexplicably left off the original count have apparently broken for Wilkerson. Thus spake the Mayah’s office (via...
View ArticleBaddour was in the tank with Healey?
Holy smokes — if this is true, we’re in for a colorful next few years if Patrick wins. I thought the Healey Three did protest too much that they *actually* supported Deval Patrick, even as they sang...
View ArticleSo what’s in your legislative sausage?
You know, we talk a lot about taxes, and waste, and hacks, and pork and all that stuff. Everyone does. Let me ask one simple question: When it comes to the state’s budget, does anyone have any freakin’...
View ArticleState Senate election rollcall
Based on your comments, I will categorize the conested races. Democrat Unopposed (22) Joan Menard ,1st Bristol & Plymouth Steven Baddour, 1st Essex Frederick Berry, 2nd Essex Susan Tucker 2nd...
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