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Tag Archives: Martha Coakley
Coakley v. Baker – almost a yawn
Tonight’s televised benign if mildly tense debate between Charlie Baker and Martha Coakley was clearly a draw, which may have been the defensive objective of all concerned. Comfortably moderated by WGBH talk show hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan, both candidates … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged casino repeal referendum, Charlie Baker, Chris Christie, Fells Acres Day Care conviction, General Catalyst, Gerald Amirault, Jim Braude, MA governors debate, Margery Eagan, Martha Coakley, pay-to-play in New Jersey, Republican Governor's Association
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Gubernatorial debate: too crowded for clarity
WBZ performed its civic duty by including three independent candidates for governor in Tuesday’s gubernatorial debate, but the three added little to the process. It’s one thing to give everyone equal access in the early stages of the campaign, helping the … Continue reading
Silly season in the Governor’s race
Forget the gaffes, and get to the issues. Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker reportedly referred to Fox TV reporter Sharman Sachetti as “sweetheart,” and she and other women have taken umbrage. Massachusetts’ National Organization for Women (NOW) has blasted his … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged "sweetheart" gaffe, "unbecoming", Bill Weld, Charlie Baker, Harvard Pilgrim, MA Governor's race, Martha Coakley, Maura Healey, Mitt Romney, Partners Health Care settlement, Renee Loth, sexism in politics, Shannon O'Brien, Sharman Sachetti, Shirley Leung, The Boston Club, Warren Tolman, women on corporate boards
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Observations on state primary 2014
The Y chromosome was in short supply among top winners in yesterday’s primary. The result is that party candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, state treasurer, attorney general and, in my home county, district attorney and governor’s council, are all women. (So, too, … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged Deval Patric endorsement, John Tierney, Juliette Kayyem, labor support, low voter turnout, Marian Ryan, Martha Coakley, Marty Walsh endorsement, Mass primary, Maura Healey, Michael Sullivan, Richard Tisei, Scott Brown, Seth Moulton, Steve Grossman, Steve Tolman, Warren Tolman, women's vote
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Grossman at the top – in all but polls
The Democratic gubernatorial debates ended last night. Three decent, intelligent individuals with strong commitment to Massachusetts and public service. Notwithstanding Attorney General Martha Coakley’s double-digit advantage in the polls, it is Treasurer Steve Grossman who has emerged as the most … Continue reading
Pol ties to gambling have implications for state races
On May 5, the state’s Supreme Judicial Court will take up the question of Attorney General Martha Coakley’s rejection of a ballot referendum to repeal the Massachusetts casino law. She concluded in December, 2011 that the referendum should be a no-go. The repeal, … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged casino license competition, casinos, dog racing referendum, Doug Rubin, Fast Strike Games, Jim O'Sullivan, Martha Coakley, Mohegan Sun Suffolk Downs, Northwind Strategies, repeal referendum, Shirley Leung, Supreme Judicial Court, Warren Tolman, WBUR poll on casino support
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