Category Archives: Politics

When Slots Met Racism

Posted on February 15, 2008 by admin

There’s a hilarious, and hilariously depressing editorial in this week’s Banner. Melvin Miller, the paper’s editor and publisher, excoriates the legislature – particularly the Speaker – for trying to run out the clock on the Governor’s casino gambling proposal. Which … Continue reading →

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The Hill and the Hall Week in Review

Posted on February 8, 2008 by admin

(Cross-posted to Boston Daily) Mitt Romney‘s campaign for president has ended. Who’ll we make fun of now? It was, by all accounts, a bizarre scene at City Hall on Wednesday when the Boston firefighters union met with members of the … Continue reading →

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Electoral Losers and the Code of the Streets

Posted on February 8, 2008 by admin

I did some calling around yesterday, trying to get quotes reacting to Mitt Romney’s sudden France-hating, anti-Jihad implosion. And as much as it hurts to say, Howie got it right today – getting dead does do a lot for your … Continue reading →

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Smile a Little, Mitt

Posted on February 7, 2008 by admin

These are not fun times for Willard Mitt Romney. His campaign’s nearly done for actually done for and with good reason. Quoth the Globe: With 499 total delegates up for grabs through March 4, Romney would have to win more … Continue reading →

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