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re: Warren Wows 'Em

Kathleen Conley Norbut — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:51:22 GMT

Just curious....why did you decide to omit mention of the other three hard working Democratic candidates for US Senate?

When influential media "pundits" marginalize potential candidates such as Conroy, DeFranco and Massie by not mentioning them in an article/blog about the emerging Massachusetts US Senate race, I think a disservice to the no-so-stupid activists, voters and taxpayers is incurred.

Believe it or not, we do know when a politician is working a, "listening tour" it is for the express purpose of being seen and heard (practice some new sound bites)....and (hope springs eternal) perhaps listen a bit, too.

re: Ames: What To Watch

BG — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:12:09 GMT

It doesn't matter if Paul has "cult-like" followers or not. He is third in the new Gallup nation wide and is third in Rasumussen's Iowa poll. The fact that he does have dedicated supporters no longer narrowly defines his campaign. The cat is out of the bag and he is gaining wide appeal.

McCain was third at this point in the last GOP primary round. Traction and momentum are the big winners. The worse the economy the better Paul scores. Of course there are those who are scared to death of a Paul presidency and constantly try to push the electable button but that tactic is failing now. Paul will not only do well in Iowa, he WILL win the nomination much to many a pundits surprise.

re: Ames: What To Watch

Sean Ryan — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:06:40 GMT

Ron Paul will win Iowa because he has the most money, the most organizers, the most endorsements, the most attendees, and the most integrity of any contest at the straw poll.

re: Ames: What To Watch

Sean Ryan — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:00:46 GMT

Dave - Paul supporters will not support any other candidate. C'mon, you know that.

re: Ames: What To Watch

KJ — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:28:44 GMT

If Ron Paul beats Pawlenty it won't be something you can dismiss as caused by Ron Paul's 'cult like followers'. As Rasmussen shows, Ron Paul has surged to third place in Iowa, with 16% of the vote and within the margin of error of first place, and this upward surge is immediately preceding the straw poll.

If Ron Paul does well at the Ames straw poll, it is because he is doing well in Iowa.

This isn't 2007.

re: Ames: What To Watch

Allen M — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:16:31 GMT

Pawlenty is done. Bachmann is finished once the tea-party groups find out that she worked as an IRS enforcer for four years (and had the nerve to say God called her for that job). Mitt is a neo-con warmonger. Ron Paul is the only candidate that will end all the wars. Both Republicans and Democrats support endless Wars for Israel, it all started nearly a decade ago under a false flag attack.

9/11 and Israel, here: www.iuniverse.com/.../BookDetail.aspx

re: My W Swann Theory -- Closeted Pro-Gay Money?

Johnny — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:43:10 GMT

WRONG!

Real guy is Edward Conard:

www.boston.com/.../1m_mystery_donor_to_pac_for_mitt_romney_ids_himself

Doh!

re: Keohan Joins King

Chris Tucker — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:03:47 GMT

If this implies that Mike is not going to seeks the seat currently filled by Brown, it makes it easier for Elizabeth Warren to run.

re: Obama & Boehner, Quick Take

Not Bernstein — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:08:34 GMT

Don't worry, Bernstein - you'll soon learn just how bad the situation is.

re: To The Speaker And President, The Spoils

Johnny — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:04:24 GMT

Moran seems to have jumped into major fundraising. Amazing how that must just be a total coincidence with the fact that he has come out of obscurity to lead the redistricting committee. I'm sure none of those people who have suddenly become contributors to him are trying to impact the redistricting process!

re: Lobbyist $$$ In Boston City Council

shirley kressel — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:31:30 GMT

Registered lobbyist are only a small part of the lobbying army of corporations and lawyers and consultants that give money to buy political influence. You should go through all their campaign finance records and calculate all these incoming funds if you want to know who is paying and who is playing at the public trough.

You can be sure of one thing: no lobbyist or business owner gives money to a politician without expected something in return. As little power as the Council has (and its power to approve tax breaks is exercised ever more frequently these days), it is obviously enough to be worth a palm-greasing. And the more a Councilor receives, the more it indicates that s/he is considered buyable. Voter beware!

re: Lobbyist $$$ In Boston City Council

John — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:33:57 GMT

Slow news day huh David?

re: Lobbyist $$$ In Boston City Council

Awheels — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:06:43 GMT

I mean, State Lobbyists are people, too (I guess). I think it might be way more interesting to see about how there are contributions that could impact the Boston's city government- like developers and other people who have something at stake. To me, that is a truer test of "pay to play" donations.

re: Q&A #2: Dem Senate Hopefuls

Awheels — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:09:43 GMT

I disagree that the victor will become a national fundraiser.

In fact, in my experience, and the experience of many others, national money and fundraising help, especially amongst Democrats, is a total and complete myth.

re: Q&A #1: State Ethics Rules

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