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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Crist Bolts Republicans
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 … Continue reading
Cape Wind Scores Major Victory
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 … Continue reading
Republicans Stop Financial Filibuster
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 … Continue reading
Cahill Strikes Back
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 … Continue reading
Rose Gonzalez and Groundwork Lawrence on Mayor's Corner
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 … Continue reading
Baker Wins the Nomination
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 … Continue reading
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Governors Race Stays Tight
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 … Continue reading
Goldman Sachs Charged
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 … Continue reading
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