Ask Me Anything Friday, 1/23

Published Jan 23 2009, 07:24 AM by David S. Bernstein

Today I once again invite your questions, and will do my very best to answer -- whether with fact, opinion, conjecture, analysis, hearsay or rumor. Ask about local, state or national politics, about something I've written, or whatever you'd like.

Leave your questions in the comments to this post, and I will answer in separate posts throughout the day.

I'm looking forward to it!

Q&A #1: Kristen Gillibrand

McCrea Alone

11 Comments

Bruce said:

Are you as surprised as I was to read about Kirsten Gillibrand being picked by NY Gov. Paterson to take Hillary's senate seat?

January 23, 2009 8:21 AM
Michael Pahre said:

Have the changes enacted to the "Mayor's 24-hour constituent services" -- particularly how online submissions now get a tracking number that they can use to follow the complaint -- nullify Councilor Flaherty's "CityStat" issue for the upcoming election?

January 23, 2009 9:04 AM
Jesse said:

What was that yarmulke-type thing that Scalia was wearing at the inauguration?

January 23, 2009 9:05 AM
fedupwithfinneran said:

OK, David. Say the mayor's race is Menino, Flaherty, Yoon, and McCrea. Which two advance to the final and why?

January 23, 2009 9:06 AM
Rob said:

What do you think will be the biggest issue in the mayoral campaign? The natural choice would be recession-related but any specific idea?

January 23, 2009 9:47 AM
Lynne said:

(In your opinion) do you think that the Obama stimulus will a) have enough state aid in the first round and b) come on time to help with the next fiscal year's budget, which is slated to come in a couple billion short in revenues?

January 23, 2009 9:55 AM
Gray Sky said:

Name the insiders who gain as Menino fails. You may exclude Mike Connolly from your list.

January 23, 2009 10:48 AM
Andy said:

How much longer 'til DiMasi steps down?

January 23, 2009 10:57 AM
Mick T. said:

How is President Obama going to "fix" everything; the Economy, Iraq, Afghanistan, Detroit. In time to re-run for President without the opposition blaming him for all the woes?

January 23, 2009 11:50 AM
CommAveDem said:

Who are your "go-to's" online for local political coverage? With PolitickerMA gone, other than your blog of course, there seems to be limited coverage out there beyond the always solid Blue Mass Group and UHub. Thanks.

January 23, 2009 12:27 PM
Watcher said:

who do you see winning in this at large council election this year in what order and why? Also do you think their is an undeclared who could easily step into a top 4 spot?

January 23, 2009 2:36 PM