Apr
30
Crist Bolts Republicans
April 30, 2010 | 1 Comment
Florida Governor Charlie Crist yesterday did what was widely expected, bolting the Republican Party to run for U.S. Senate in Florida as an independent. Crist summed up his new independence, from MSNBC:
“I haven’t supported an idea because it’s a Republican idea or a Democratic idea. I support ideas because I think they’re good ideas for [...]
Apr
29
Cape Wind Scores Major Victory
April 29, 2010 | 1 Comment
The wind farm project known as “Cape Wind” scored a major victory yesterday, with Interior Secretary Kenneth Salazar clearing the project for construction. Although project opponents have vowed to litigate it appears that the project will now move forward. It is a political victory for Governor Deval Patrick, who has taken an unambiguous stand in [...]
Apr
29
Republicans Stop Financial Filibuster
April 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Despite the breakdown of negotiations on a bipartisan financial reform bill Senate Republicans yesterday agreed to drop their filibuster and allow the bill to move forward. With debate scheduled to start today Republicans have changed the political strategy and will seek to impact the bill through the amendment process. It was clear that the Republicans [...]
Apr
28
Cahill Strikes Back
April 28, 2010 | 2 Comments
Independent candidate for Governor Tim Cahill responded to the attack by the Republican Governor’s Association yesterday by releasing an internet video decrying negative attacks, and by placing the blame for the negativity squarely on Charlie Baker’s shoulders. Cahill, from the Globe:
“Something must be wrong with the Baker campaign if they need to spend a million [...]
Apr
27
Republican Governors Association Wades In
April 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The Republican Governor’s Association has waded in to the Massachusetts Governors race, launching an attack ad on independent candidate Tim Cahill. The ad appears to give some credence to recent polling showing Cahill substantially hurting Republican Charlie Baker in the three way race for Governor. Cahill can expect a good dose more of this treatment, [...]
Apr
26
Rose Gonzalez and Groundwork Lawrence on Mayor’s Corner
April 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Rose Gonzalez of Groundwork Lawrence was my guest on the Mayor’s Corner this month. We talked about the Spicket River Greenway, community supported agriculture, the upcoming improvements to the Howard Playground, and so much more. Thanks to Rose for being such a great guest. The video is in four parts. Visit my You Tube channel [...]
Apr
24
The President on the Auto Industry
April 24, 2010 | 4 Comments
The President talks this week about the rebound in the domestic auto industry, with some good news coming out of both General Motors and Chrysler. G.M. paid back both U.S. and Canadian Government loans five years ahead of schedule, an amount totaling over $8 billion. There was quite a debate over the government aid given [...]
Apr
20
Baker Wins the Nomination
April 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Republican Charlie Baker won big at the Republican Convention this past weekend, securing the Republican nomination for Governor and knocking Christy Mihos off the ballot. Baker did engage with Tim Cahill over the course of the convention, accusing Cahill of attempting to orchestrate Mihos getting on the ballot. From the Herald story:
Baker aides yesterday privately [...]
Apr
19
Governors Race Stays Tight
April 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Governor Deval Patrick stayed on top of the latest survey in the Massachusetts Governor’s race, leading his opponents narrowly. Governor Patrick has consistently been ahead of both Tim Cahill and Charlie Baker, and the latest survey, by Western New England College, has him still leading, with Tim Cahill placing second and Charlie Baker third. Patrick [...]
Apr
19
Goldman Sachs Charged
April 19, 2010 | 1 Comment
Goldman Sachs was charged with securities fraud by the S.E.C. on Friday in a case that is likely going to be a central focus of the ongoing debate about financial regulation. Despite the complexity of some of the financial instruments involved the case itself is relatively straightforward. Goldman created mortgage backed security funds designed in [...]