Democrats

Boston's political machine of old still alive in West Roxbury

MattMedia — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:10:49 +0000

Promising myself I'd explore Boston in ways I haven't previously, I marched myself to West Roxbury for the Ward 20 caucuses. In the process, I ate some tasty donuts and witnessed a side of Boston I'd only read about in history books.

Passing the threshold from semi-dreary grey daylight to the inside of the West Roxbury Pub brought with it a number of surprises, none of which should have actually been surprising. First was the sheer number of people. There had to be a hundred people crammed into this little function room. At the sign-in desk, I was questioned by a trio of pleasant, preened ladies who needed to know my precinct. I didn’t know what it was, and they were kind enough to look it up for me. While waiting, I was pushed and pressed back and forth by the deluge of democrats coming through the door. Finally, I was given the precinct number and instructed by a friendly middle-aged woman in a red suit who seemed to know what was going on that I was to sign in, take a ballot for female delegates, and move along.

Proposed Voter Choice (IRV) Ballot Question would bring more voices and choices into MA elections

amfriedman — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:01:08 +0000

A “Voter Choice” initiative petition turned in to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office on Wednesday would give Massachusetts voters a chance to change to a voting system that lets voters rank their choices instead of voting for only one candidate. The change would apply to key races, including for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary and treasurer, among others, starting after January 2012.

The non-partisan proposal is endorsed by the Massachusetts League of Women Voters, Common Cause Massachusetts, and the voting rights group MassVOTE, among notable community organizations.

Liveblogging the Democratic State Convention

adamg — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 02:06:08 +0000

Andy, a Patrick supporter, is liveblogging the convention. Ditto for Patrick delegate Jesse Kanson-Benanav. And what would a large Democratic gathering be without Blue Mass. Group?

Political Intelligence is in the house as well. So is Adam Reilly.

The Republicans at Hub Politics, however, are not. Seems the Dems never responded to their request for credentials.

Blogging liberally

adamg — Sat, 19 Nov 2005 13:56:36 +0000

BlogLeft Massachusetts on Dec. 10 will be:

A forum and gathering for Massachusetts progressive bloggers, readers and other quirky liberal people.

10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tatnuck Bookseller in Worcester. $25 registration, but lunch and Wi-Fi included.