Tag Archives: Mike Ross

The downhill race for the summer Olympics

Posted on March 20, 2015 by

Former Governor Deval Patrick seems to have caught on that the optics of his $7500 per day pay (plus expenses) for serving as a globe-trotting ambassador for Boston2024’s summer Olympics proposal might not play in some future bid for the Presidency or even a U.S. … Continue reading →

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Mayoral musings bring greater clarity

Posted on September 19, 2013 by

Boston’s mayoral election is still up for grabs, but the selections may be crystalizing. Four days with no computer has left me grappling impressionistically with the 12-person field, but things are looking slightly more clear.  Thanks to Davcoh Computer Services … Continue reading →

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Boston’s mayoral mish-mash

Posted on August 22, 2013 by

The good news is that there are more than a few candidates running for mayor of Boston who are at least as credible as  Hizzonah Mayor Menino 20 years ago.  The bad news is that sorting them out  is so difficult.  For me, … Continue reading →

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Media need to do heavy lifting in Boston mayoral race

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

When the Boston marathon was bombed, we all shared the grief and noted that “We are Boston.”  So, too, when the capital city selects a new mayor, the people of Greater Boston, not just its voting residents, have a stake in who … Continue reading →

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Kennedys return, this time to 4th congressional district

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

So, Joe Kennedy III appears poised to return his famous family to political office. His father, Joe, was a Congressman from the 8th congressional district, that seat famously held by his uncle Jack before he became President. Young Joe has … Continue reading →

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