After watching the debatelet between Secretary of State Bill Galvin and Green challenger Jill Stein (held at a Cheneyesque undisclosed location at Galvin's insistence), Bob concludes he cannot support the Democratic incumbent and so will vote for Stein:
Galvin is not fit to hold the Secretary of State's office. He doesn't appear to respect the fundamental premise of our system of government: the people are sovereign. ...
Well, not counting the infamous "You called me a lizard!" debate between Ray Flynn and David Finnegan back in the day, that is. So set aside 16 minutes to watch the debate between Secretary of State Bill Galvin and Green opponent Jill Stein.
If nothing else, Michael Gee has a way with the insults:
Brian McGrory remains an arrogant, patronizing jackass whose political knowledge could fit in a thimble with room left over for a double Scotch. ...
He bases this renewed opinion on this column in which our boy expresses sadness that Kerry Healey didn't take his advice about chugging down more Coke while mussing her hair.
Question 2 would let a candidate for statewide office run on the ticket of more than one party. Question summary and pro/con statements.
Jesse Kanson-Benanav explains in detail why he supports the measure:
Joe Dwinell covered the debate as it happens.
Whiteboy also covered it:
Cokie Roberts: Hello, and welcome. I'm Cokie Roberts. You might remember me as Sam Donaldson's dominatrix on This Week before that short, cute, Greek little man replaced us. Before we begin, I'd like to ask a question of the Democrat because that's all us media folks can talk about today. Should Kerry have apologized for his comments? ...
Beacon Hill Wines and Spirits has a blog and uses it to explain why Question 1 backers are lying about who would be able to sell wine should the measure pass and why it matters.
However, the author also says he has yet to see a single Vote No on 1 ad on TV, which means he is either the only person in the entire state who hasn't seen the ads about blood running in the streets or he only watches Channel 2.
Oh! So John Kerry was trying to make a joke about the White House, not our armed forces in Iraq. Way to go, Senator! Karl Rove's payment is in the mail. David on Blue Mass. Group throws a tomato:
... Senator, let's just try leaving the political comedy to Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, shall we? It's much funnier when they do it, and nobody gets hurt.
Kimberly Atkins posts the letter from the members of the Governor's Commission on Sexual and Domestic Violence, who want her to resign from the commission because of her rape ads.
Much ado about nothing, Hub Politics says.
The Missus explains why those rape ads convinced her to vote for Patrick.
Debate prediction: You think David Gergen was bad? Wait until you get a load of the Queen of Smug Insufferablness who for some reason was chosen to moderate the final debate. The candidates will have to punch out moderator Cokie Roberts if they want to get a word in edgewise.
The election hasn't even happened yet, but Blue Mass. Group draws a favorable comparison between Karl Rove and Patrick manager John Walsh. Also: questions remain in the LaGuer case - even with the DNA testing.
You may recall David Drucker as the Cambridge resident so disgusted with the state of American democracy that he moved to Canada last year. Despite the fact he doesn't intend to come back, he's still registered to vote in Cambridge; he reports he recently sent in his absentee ballot:
H2Otown has the details on an endorsement letter for a state-rep candidate in the local paper that one signer denies signing.
Devone asks:
Can anyone--anyone--come up with a coherent, logical reason as to why voters in Massachusetts' Ninth District should return Rep. Stephen Lynch to Congress on November 7?
It would be one thing if Lynch actually had some accomplishments to speak of, but can anyone point to anything he's done that has had tangible benefits for the residents of his district? ...
Sandouri Dean Bey finds Grace Ross alluring:
Her message resonates with the working class, who rightly feel that they/ve been given the shaft by the political establishment.
Why is Kerry Healey letting LaGuer's lawyer work for the state?
What you see when you go to Stevie Lynch's campaign Web site.
Compare to his Republican opponent's site.
Debate transcript. Ed Prisby breaks out the Miller Lite sixpack to help him watch the debate. Prisby may have some competition in the transcription biz.
Even Michael Graham thinks it's time to stick a fork in Healey.
Hub Politics: Not so fast, Michael... It ain't over until it's over.
Mike Mennonno: What I will enjoy most about a Healey defeat in November is the thought of the small personal fortune she blew on her bitter campaign.
New Suffolk poll to show Patrick with 49-25 lead. Blue Mass. Group: No more talk about Patrick's vanishing lead.
Hub Politics: Patrick is still a coward for refusing to debate Healey one on one. Oh, and NOW is pro-rapist.
Mass. Marrier retorts:
I guess she's finally a real Republican. She wants to change the game when she's losing.
Sharon Gartenberg has the details on a meeting of the Framingham Democratic Town Committee to chose a replacement candidate for state Rep. Deborah Blumer, who died of a heart attack earlier this month.
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