MA-SEN: A Tuesday Election Primer (Updated)

    I have been looking at the numbers of some past elections. Some of the broad themes are becoming common knowledge, but I broke down some numbers and offer some observations for those who may not be familiar with the state. FIVE ON THE MONEY: Regardless of size or demographics, these six cities and towns often vote the same as the state at large. As they | Read More »

    Martha Coakley’s Sister Can See Iran From Her House!

    During a recent televised interview, Martha Coakley, the Democratic Candidate for the Massachusetts Senate seat, was asked about her foreign policy experience. She replied: “I have a sister who lives overseas, and she’s been in England and now lives in the Middle East,” Coakley’s comment was so remarkably dumb that it lingered in the local press for days. A heavy favorite to in the Demiocratic | Read More »

    The Non-Palinization of Martha Coakley: Her Sister Can See Syria From Her House

    Martha Coakley, the frontrunner for Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat, recently held an interview with a local media outlet and delivered an answer for the ages. During the interview, Coakley was asked about her foreign policy qualifications. She replied: “I have a sister who lives overseas, and she’s been in England and now lives in the Middle East,” The ridiculous remark brought instant comparisons to Sarah | Read More »