Cambridge City Councilor Leland Cheung says it's time to eliminate the governor's council, a holdover from the days when the governor was appointed by the king of England.
Cheung says the council's most important role - confirming the appointment of judicial nominees - could be handed over to the state Senate.
THIS CAMPAIGN IS FUNNY I GREW UP IN MILTON NEAR PATRICK HE LIVES NEXT DOOR TO JOE DEBESSE AND NOW LIVE NEAR CHRISTY AND GOT PAID FROM TOM RILEY RECENTLY,AND I HANG AROUND WITH WILLIAM GALVIN THE NEPHEW IN HYANNIS SAME NAME,AND MY GIRL FRIEND CLEANS TEDS HOUSE MANSION FROM BRAZIL SALETE BATISTA AND ISABEL THEY SEE MISTER WILSON THERE INVENTER IN NORWOOD FIRST INETERNET BUILDER NAVY VET STEVE MACMILLAN PO BOX 1114 FORSTDALE MA 02644 I WAS TRAINED BY THE TOUGHEST IN THE NAVY AND PERFECTION WAS A MUST THATS WHAT I BRING TO MASSACHUSETTS I WILL GET THE STATE HOUSE IN SHAPE IN TWO WEEKS LIKE MY DRIL
Blue Mass. Group liveblogged the debate (also see comments on that).
More comments on the debate:
Sco provides a wrap up.
Hoss: Silbert wins.
Chris Cagle: Kelley over the top with Rove comment.
What? You weren't aware there was one? Of course, there is, and David takes a look at the three initial Democratic candidates. Sure, it seems like a useless office, but if recent history is any guide, whoever becomes lieutenant governor ultimately becomes governor, what with the Beacon Hill being such a jumping-off point for um, the ambassador's job in Ottawa. David adds the Blue Mass. Group interviewed one on the phone recently and hopes to post notes soon.
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