Last week's WGBH debate between Senator Ed Markey and challenger Congressman Joe Kennedy took me back to August, 1979. Joe Kennedy's uncle Ted was about to challenge fellow Democrat and incumbent Jimmy Carter for the Presidency. Seasoned CBS News correspondent Roger Mudd went to Hyannisport to interview Kennedy. The network set aside a full hour …
Month: February 2020
Bloomberg’s missed opportunity
For all of his hundreds of millions spent in promoting his candidacy in polished and effective ads, billionaire philanthropist and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg bombed in his first appearance on the Democratic presidential debate stage. He would have been well served had he hired Boston-based consultant and political advisor Michael Goldman. Goldman shared …
Shrieks, howls, fur flying, blood drawn: meet the Democrats
Will Rogers famously said, "I'm not a member of any organized political party; I'm a Democrat." That boisterous, fractious, messy, irritating group was on full display in last night's debate. Despite reminders that "there's more that unites us than divides us," all six candidates at some point attacked and drew blood in a way most …
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Jake Auchincloss: a top-tier player in race to fill Kennedy’s seat
With all eyes on the Presidential contest, it’s still important to keep focus on down-ballot races. With Cong. Joe Kennedy challenging U.S. Senate stalwart and climate change expert Ed Markey, more than seven candidates are vying to fill Kennedy’s fourth congressional district seat. The leaders (at least in fundraising) are City Year founder Alan Khazei, …
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Downer Days for Democrats and Independents
If you believe in the U. S. Constitution, the dignity of the Presidency, the value of science, the importance of truth, civility and commitment to oaths to which one has sworn, this week has been a nightmare for you. and for me. Donald J. Trump has been acquitted in his impeachment trial, the State of …
Too much down-side risk with Bernie Sanders
If the latest Iowa polls are to be believed, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are the front-runners. Since the peculiarities of caucus system turnout favor Bernie, he is poised to win in Iowa. The Vermont senator also appears to be well ahead in New Hampshire, and he could upset expectations in Nevada. It is …
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Marjorie Arons-Barron 