Archive for January, 2010

All Politics is Local

January 20th, 2010

As the former House Speaker from MA Tip O’Neill taught us, all politics is local.  This evening yet another reminder was presented in the form of Scott Brown, the victor in the evening’s main event - the Massachusetts special election to fill the Senate seat previously held by Ted Kennedy.  Despite the early lead, history, [...]

Healthcare hanging in the balance?

January 19th, 2010

Just over two hours remain  until the polls close in Massachusetts where Republican Scott Brown has staged a Montana-esque comeback against the previously heavily favored Democrat Martha Coakley.
While it is too early to tell who will come out on top in this special election it is being reported that turnout has been high.  Regardless of [...]

MLK Day

January 19th, 2010

As MLK day ends it is important to take note of the meaning of the holiday and the role that civil rights has played in the history of the United States.  Sports Illustrated and Golf.com offered up two columns worth reading as a part of celebrating all that Dr. King brought to us:
King understood the [...]

The Lion’s Seat

January 19th, 2010

Things have been heating up in the Bay State as Martha Coakley (D) and Scott Brown (R) sprint toward the finish line in the special election to fill Ted Kennedy’s senate seat.  The election is January 19th so if you’re in MA get out and vote and if you’re an interested observer, like President Obama, [...]