I see that next week the MassGOP is running "Should I Run For Office?" workshops, to recruit candidates for state legislature. That's a bit of a last-minute pitch -- the deadline to submit signatures is May 1, three weeks from today. Granted, you don't... »
I'm finding it a little difficult to muster much outrage about the misdeeds of Tim Cahill, Scott Campbell, and Alfred Grazioso, who were indicted yesterday. On the other hand, I'm not feeling much sympathy for them either.They allegedly conspired, whil... »
I dunno, I found it a little uncomfortable watching Lil' Timmy Murray joking up a storm about how he drove so recklessly and with such disregard for public safety that he left his car a crumpled mess in a ditch. But, hey, I've been known to apply humor... »
Just about an hour ago, Mitt Romney's campaign posted a "list of favorites" the candidate supposedly listens to while on the road; they also put it on Spotify so you can imagine what it's like being the Mittster. I can't say for sure whether he's real... »
In this week's issue of the Boston Phoenix -- in print tomorrow, online now -- I write that US Senator Scott Brown will be very difficult to beat this November.Recent polls have shown him lead Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren, which seemed to com... »
In this week's issue of the Boston Phoenix -- in print tomorrow, online now -- I write about the anxiety permeating Beacon Hill, as Sal DiMasi makes his way to Worcester, reportedly to testify before the federal grand jury considering the probation pat... »
"Stephen" asks: Kim Driscoll....Governor? I swear I just asked someone yesterday this exact question. The individual I asked agreed that the Salem mayor would be a great candidate, but thinks Driscoll is looking at running for lieutenant governor. Th... »
[Opening image: Massachusetts State House]Voiceover: Massachusetts is a liberal, Democrat state. It deserves a liberal, Democrat Senator.[fade to black]Voiceover: But two years ago, voters made a mistake....[Image appears on left half of screen: Scott ... »
State House News Service reports that Bristol County DA Samuel Sutter will run in the Democratic primary against freshman Congressman Bill Keating, in the new 9th district in Southeastern Massachusetts.This is not a stunning development (although it mi... »
From the perspective of a Boston-based political journalist, 2011 was the year of duds -- when all the potentially interesting, reader-generating story lines kinda failed to develop.The scandals of the past couple of years played out in pretty straight... »
