**UPDATE** An update from yesterday’s Scott Brown post. Less than 24 hours after WMassP&I noted Scott Brown’s disconnect from women and his vote for the House budget, which included a ban on Planned Parenthood funding, Scott Brown issued a new statement condemning the cuts. The
It has occurred to me that I have omitted the fact that today was the 25th observation of the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. This is especially troubling for me at least because the observation fell into what will likely be my
Cong. Giffords in 2007 (wikipedia) Western Mass Politics and Insight is deeply troubled to report that Arizona Democratic Congressman Gabrielle Giffords has been shot. The two term Democrat has just begun her third term. Reports remain unclear as to motive, but she was shot along
Western Mass Politics & Insight wishes you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. More generically Seasons Greetings. As is tradition, WMassP&I would like to share a few thoughts. Too often people tend to think of this Thanksgiving to Christmas period as
After four years we’ve made the move. No longer holding onto Mommy Google’s hand, we are free and on our own (still published with the help of Google, but whatever). Today marks a new day for Western Mass Politics and Insight. Now, we have our own
A new poll released by Suffolk University shows that voters in Massachusetts are moving away from the third party candidates and toward the Republican and Democratic nominees Charlie Baker and Deval Patrick. This news does not bode well for Democrat turned Independent Treasurer Tim Cahill
The Springfield City Council. A body informal by style, but governed by procedure, the Council experienced a paramount shift in the way that it is composed and by extension how it operates. City Council President Jose Tosado, announced changes in the structure of committees earlier
Several days late, but who knows how many dollars short, we would like to share with you some photographs from last Tuesday’s opening to the 75th annual Springfield Public Forum. The series is the last fully free to the public lecture in the country or
The stunning victory of tea party backed Sarah Palin look alike Christine O’Donnell over establishment candidate Republican Congressman Mike Castle dealt a blow to the Republican party’s efforts to gain control of the US Senate come November. However, the implications of the election run much
Today is Primary Day in Massachusetts and in the Pioneer Valley that actual means choices instead of mere formality. From US House races to the DA’s race to numerous contests for seats on Beacon Hill, the 2010 election has attracted significant interest among many in