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It’s Good To Live In A Two-Daily Town (Where In The Political World Is Barney Keller?)

Boston Globe columnist Kevin Cullen is right about debate moderators, wrong about WBZ debate moderator Jon Keller’s son. Details at IGTLTDT.  

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A Whole New Meaning To ‘Bronx Bombers’

The New York Yankees are a ghost ship. Derek Jeter’s broken ankle is just the exclamation point. From the very start of postseason play, the Yankees have been anemic at the plate. Stats (via ESPN): Fun fact to know and … Continue reading →

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The New Republic Disses Scott Brown, Dishes Boston Globe

Excellent grist for the Massachusetts mill in the latest issue of The New Republic. First up: According to TNR, incumbent Sen. Scott Brown has already lost to challenger Elizabeth Warren. Dead tree version (web version here): Brown and Out Why … Continue reading →

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Raul Ortiz

Yes, the Yankees lost Game One of the ALCS after coming back from a 4-0 deficit and, yes, they may have lost the irreplaceable Derek Jeter for who knows how long, but attention must be paid to Raul Ibanez, who … Continue reading →

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Quote o’ the Day (Lindsay Lohan Edition)

Russian-nesting-doll like, our Quote o’ the Day is the Quote of the Day from the Boston Globe’s Namesniks: That would be as opposed to the truthful lies Lindsay tells on a regular basis? Just wondering.  

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It’s Good To Live In A Two-Daily Town (Kennebunker Mentality)

The local dailies turn the spotlight on Maine’s Zumba hooker and her client list – will it or won’t it be made public? Details at IGTLTDT.  

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Scott Brown And Elizabeth Warren’s Mesothelioma Two-Step

The candidates for the Massachusetts U.S. Senate seat – incumbent Scott Brown (R-Mr. Western Massachusetts Milano’s Lunch) and challenger Elizabeth Warren (D-Ms. Western Massachusetts Childhood Vacation) – are currently engaged in an Asbestos Victim Bakeoff. Brown campaign ad:   Transcript: … Continue reading →

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It’s Good To Live In A Two-Daily Town (Today’s The Day The Chinstrokers Have Their Picnic)

For the vice presidential debate post mortems, you can’t tell the thumbsuckers at the local dailies without a scorecard. Or IGTLTDT.  

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Hey, Does THIS Violate The People’s Pledge?

From our False Alarm desk: An outfit called United Steelworkers Political Action Fund has released what it describes as “Shame on You, Scott Brown :30 TV.”   But it’s not actually a TV ad. According to a press release published … Continue reading →

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Dead Blogging The Biden/Ryan Debate

This ‘n’ that from last night’s laughably dubbed historic vice presidential debate: 9:15 The hardwatching staff arrives late, having taken our nightly post-prandial promenade with the Missus. Immediately notice two things: 1) Joe Biden is mugging for the camera like … Continue reading →

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