Tag Archives: Martha Coakley

Coakley v. Baker – almost a yawn

Posted on October 22, 2014 by aronsbarron

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 | 1 Comment

Gubernatorial debate: too crowded for clarity

Posted on October 7, 2014 by aronsbarron

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 →

Posted in Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged Charlie Baker, Evan Falchuk, gas tax repeal referendum, Harvard-Pilgrim Health care, Jeff McCormick, MA gubernatorial debate, Martha Coakley, Partners Health Care, Scott Lively, WBZ host Jon Keller | 2 Comments

Silly season in the Governor’s race

Posted on September 24, 2014 by aronsbarron

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 | Leave a comment

Observations on state primary 2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by aronsbarron

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 | 5 Comments

Grossman at the top – in all but polls

Posted on September 5, 2014 by aronsbarron

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 →

Posted in Politics | Tagged casino repeal, Charlie Baker, Democratic gubernatorial primary, Don Berwick, Martha Coakley, Shirley Leung, state primary, Steve Grossman | Leave a comment

Clock ticking on state gov. candidates

Posted on August 27, 2014 by aronsbarron

Democratic gubernatorial candidate state treasurer Steve Grossman has narrowed the gap between Attorney General Martha Coakley and him, but it’s unclear if he can make up a remaining 12-point deficit in the last two weeks before the state primary. Right now, however, … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged Bob Quinn, Boston Herald debate, casino repeal, Charlie Baker, Don Berwick, Frank Bellotti, Juliette Kayyem, MA Governor's race, Martha Coakley, Partners Health Care settlement, Scott Harshbarger, single payer health system, Steve Grossman, Tom Reilly | Leave a comment

Pol ties to gambling have implications for state races

Posted on April 29, 2014 by aronsbarron

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 | 1 Comment

Tag Archives: Martha Coakley

Coakley v. Baker – almost a yawn

Gubernatorial debate: too crowded for clarity

Silly season in the Governor’s race

Observations on state primary 2014

Grossman at the top – in all but polls

Clock ticking on state gov. candidates

Pol ties to gambling have implications for state races

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