Author Archives: Campaign Outsider

It’s Good To Live In A Two-Daily Town (Funny, Valentine Gives Herald Exclusive Edition)

Bobby V tells the Boston Herald he’s going nowhere; the Boston Globe has already kissed him goodbye. Details at IGTLTDT.  

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Scott Brown Jobs Bill Claims A Snow Job?

In his final Brown’s Take column (chronicling the Democratic National Convention) for the Boston Herald), Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown wrote this: During the last year, I have stood with President Obama as he signed two of my jobs initiatives into … Continue reading

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Warren, Brown Go Airborne

Yesterday’s Boston Globe previewed the latest advertising slapfight between Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown (R-You Didn’t See Me and I Didn’t See You at the RNC, Right?) and challenger Elizabeth Warren (D-Have They Stopped Cheering Yet?). Warren ad recalls DNC speech; … Continue reading

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Let The Whatever-Billion-Dollar 2016 Rumpus Begin! (One Day After Edition)

Okay – now that the parties have officially nominated their presidential candidates, Obama and Romney are fishwrap. On to the next round! From Thursday’s Politico (Burns & Haberman blog): Gillibrand, at Iowa breakfast, says she’s all for Hillary 2016 At the … Continue reading

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Let The Whatever-Billion-Dollar Rumpus Begin! (Super ValPAC Edition)

The post-Labor Day political ad blitz is now officially underway, with Super PACs and political party groups taking the lead (but with the presidential candidates not far behind). A sampling from the current crop: • Gary Bauer: Obama Agenda Is … Continue reading

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It’s Good To Live In A THREE-Daily Town (Cherokees And Times-fil-A Edition)

Maybe the Boston Globe’s not willing to report on the Cherokee uprising at the Democratic National Convention, but the New York Times is. Details at IGTLTDT.  

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It’s Good To Live In A Two-Daily Town (Elizabeth Warrin’ Headlines Edition)

Not surprisingly, Elizabeth Warren’s speech at the Democratic National Convention played very differently in the local dailies. Details at IGTLTDT.  

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Dead Blogging The Democratic National Convention (Bubba Bubba! Edition)

Bill Clinton is – and always has been – a complete fraud, but he’s the greatest American politician the hardworking staff will ever see in its lifetime. And last night he was the absolute Pavarotti of political conventions. Via ABC … Continue reading

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It’s Good To Live In A Two-Daily Town (Cherokees And Chick-fil-A Edition)

A rare dispatch from our Why the Boston Herald Is Essential desk. See IGTLTDT for details.

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Campaign Outsider Prediction (Pat. Pending): Michelle Obama Will Go From FLOTUS To POTUS

After the hardwatching staff saw Michelle Obama’s set-up video and speech at the Democratic National Convention last night, we had one overwhelming thought: This thoroughly dynamic woman will be president of the United States someday. Not in 2016, though. For … Continue reading

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