tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post1669782037721591415..comments2023-06-05T11:00:03.268-04:00Comments on Welcome to Ward 5 Online: Who?...What?...Why?...For The Somerville Political Scene.Ward Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17778842318441687936noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-43043016923887931202013-03-21T08:05:11.999-04:002013-03-21T08:05:11.999-04:00Brokersring.com - Learn how to turn $500 into $5,0...Brokersring.com - Learn how to turn $500 into $5,000 in a month! <br /> <br />[url=http://www.brokersring.com/]Make Money Online[/url] - The Secret Reveled with Binary Option <br /> <br />Binary Options is the way to [url=http://www.brokersring.com/]make money[/url] securely onlineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-29775013579378686052011-05-17T16:28:39.539-04:002011-05-17T16:28:39.539-04:00would you consider running for school committee? I...would you consider running for school committee? I would really just like to see you elected in the city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-47808361549151083442011-04-28T10:25:45.197-04:002011-04-28T10:25:45.197-04:00Article in today's Journal about possible cand...Article in today's Journal about possible candidates. Lots of the same names we've heard here. Quick summary of the article:<br /><br />1: No challengers to Roche.<br />2: No challengers to Heuston<br />3: Bremer may challenge Taylor<br />4: LaFuente and Barber are in. Vaughn Goodwin considering.<br />5: No challengers to O'Donovan, Lynch out<br />6: No challengers to Gewirtz<br />7: Ballantine and Puglia are in versus Trane, Capuano and Fitzgerald out versus Trane. Rossetti considering.<br /><br />At large: Bremer, Capuano, Fitzgerald, Luis Morales (ran before), Goodwin considering.<br /><br />Mayor: No challengers to Curtatone, although article is unclear if Goodwin is considering.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01298334366825846927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-90114372315531494502011-04-25T10:19:09.934-04:002011-04-25T10:19:09.934-04:00Based on Bremer's op-ed in the Journal, looks ...Based on Bremer's op-ed in the Journal, looks like she is getting ready for a push too. Thoughts on the op-ed?James1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-2091449921053704672011-04-22T17:13:26.258-04:002011-04-22T17:13:26.258-04:00The real race is between Barber and La Fuente. The...The real race is between Barber and La Fuente. The PDSers are going to be out in full force to put Barber in there like they were for Rafal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-56780609609520880812011-04-20T13:38:44.593-04:002011-04-20T13:38:44.593-04:00Laurie Foley has worked in the school system (I th...Laurie Foley has worked in the school system (I think as a nurse) for years. Her husband used to work for the city too under several administrations. I don't know Spinosa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-58790984831153716152011-04-20T13:24:18.600-04:002011-04-20T13:24:18.600-04:00White was directly quoted that he's running ag...White was directly quoted that he's running again so I don't believe the Snewz on that one.<br /><br />Never heard of the other 2 in ward 4 so I don't think they're a threat. Where is this Christine person? I haven't seen her anywhere. La Fuente has been around the fundraiser scene and has had 1 of his own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-71891805019258926212011-04-20T07:11:35.347-04:002011-04-20T07:11:35.347-04:00OK, OK, new Newstalk at the Snewz, new rumors.
Ri...OK, OK, new Newstalk at the Snewz, new rumors.<br /><br />Ricky Spinosa and or Laurie Foley running in Ward 4. Two long-timers might throw a wrench in La Fuente's "steamroller."<br /><br />And yet somehow they keep saying White isn't running again. Anyone know what sources they have outside of their own imaginations? Didn't White tell the Journal himself that he was?<br /><br />I guess we won't know till papers are pulled.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-84104386568821598352011-04-05T16:39:16.179-04:002011-04-05T16:39:16.179-04:00I agree with James1 on this...
Louis Morales trie...I agree with James1 on this...<br /><br />Louis Morales tried to run a few years ago, but his voting record and PDS connection cost him the race. Mike Jr has the best chance out of him and Fitzgerald because of his approach on the planning board. Oh ya, and his name.<br /><br />Fitzgerald is going to have a tough time shaking the Dorothy Kelly skeleton in his closet.<br /><br />PDSers are pushing Bremer to run for an at/large position rather than against Taylor for ward 3 because Tom backs Rebekah on the BOA and god only knows she needs all the help she can get.<br /><br />Tony Lafuente has it won in 4. Christine is not known and Rafal will go for reelection of her school committee seat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-10209600044495398022011-04-04T18:35:06.942-04:002011-04-04T18:35:06.942-04:00I don't agree that all 4 get re-elected. Peop...I don't agree that all 4 get re-elected. People are frustrated with the Mayor, frustrated with politicians in general. Plus most of the At Largers haven't particularly distinguished themselves.<br /><br />Sure, Sullivan and White are still popular, but Connolly isn't and neither is Desmond. Desmond might now be getting on the anti-KSS bandwagon, but as Courtney tweeted not so long ago, Cap jr. was the only vote against the developer after the labor issues came to light. Not many people remember Fitz, I fear and he has not done much to distinguish himself.James1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-73097208853868587432011-04-04T13:23:33.363-04:002011-04-04T13:23:33.363-04:00I see cap jr. getting a seat over jack and fitz be...I see cap jr. getting a seat over jack and fitz being beat by the other 3. Desmond has put himself back in the headlines with his image with his local/union hiring support against KSS and at assembly row.<br /><br />Also hoping campano runs against gewirtz again. That as fun reading ha ha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-31375315633936335592011-04-04T12:59:30.335-04:002011-04-04T12:59:30.335-04:00If Fitzgerald and/or Capuano junior run, I say Con...If Fitzgerald and/or Capuano junior run, I say Connolly is the weakest. I see Sullivan, White, and Desmond knocking out either Fitzgerald or Capuano junior.<br /><br />I went to O'Donovan's fundraiser and couldn't help but overhear him boosting up Desmond. That tells me there's some fear despite no formal announcements from candidates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-72393191673687400992011-03-30T09:18:28.858-04:002011-03-30T09:18:28.858-04:00According to the Somerville Journal blog, White is...According to the Somerville Journal blog, White is running for re-election.<br /><br />Now the question is, with at least one At Large incumbent (who could have been the vacancy) declared, do the purported challengers Fitzgerald and Capuano still do it? And do they have a chance?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-22573539591679340372011-03-29T15:30:41.252-04:002011-03-29T15:30:41.252-04:00White is still taking things on in committee and d...White is still taking things on in committee and doesn't seem to be slowing down. Is that a sign he's staying in the city? Maybe it's a sign he's running for mayor...fingers crossed.<br /><br />I've read nothing about Rafal in ward 4...just about Tony and Barber.<br /><br />Trane is in, so there will be a huge race in 7. <br /><br />Haven't heard anything else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-17806603323585307472011-03-29T15:23:01.123-04:002011-03-29T15:23:01.123-04:00Everything I have seen about Rafal running has bee...Everything I have seen about Rafal running has been from W5O. I don't think anyone has announced aside from the 2 candidates in 4 and the 2 candidates in 7.<br /><br />Just because White is moving doesn't mean he's not moving within Somerville.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-911835913051377012011-03-29T12:39:27.058-04:002011-03-29T12:39:27.058-04:00what's all this talk that Rafal is running for...what's all this talk that Rafal is running for alderman? has she announced?<br /><br />what about mayor? anything? anyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-24758709123433746862011-03-28T13:06:53.056-04:002011-03-28T13:06:53.056-04:00I agree about Bill. I just saw the official MLS li...I agree about Bill. I just saw the official MLS listing for 16 Browning last Friday.<br /><br />Looks like there will be no alderman races in 1, 2, 3, 5, or 6, unless Bremer is looking to run against Taylor and not for Alderman-At-Large. <br /><br />And no races for School Committee in any ward as of right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-91274473404942076992011-03-23T14:14:36.705-04:002011-03-23T14:14:36.705-04:00Not worried about the Bill White situation. If he...Not worried about the Bill White situation. If he doesn't run for reelection, which is still a question, there seem to be some pretty qualified people who may be running for his seat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-14039345759234821232011-03-23T11:35:30.145-04:002011-03-23T11:35:30.145-04:00anyone as worried about the whole Bill White situa...anyone as worried about the whole Bill White situation as I am? He's the smartest guy on the board and I hate the thought of losing him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-38045159990436361452011-03-22T12:05:53.017-04:002011-03-22T12:05:53.017-04:00I'm posting this on all three too...
Who do y...I'm posting this on all three too...<br /><br />Who do you like in 4? Tough choice there as both candidates would do well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-77292922526708812522011-03-18T07:13:32.540-04:002011-03-18T07:13:32.540-04:00Matt, you're right. If White doesn't run, ...Matt, you're right. If White doesn't run, I definitely see those three names (possibly more) jump in - Capuano, Fitzgerald, Bremer. <br /><br />Depending on when White leaves, assuming he does, I think it is an appointment to fill the seat until the next election. So then who is appointed? Does it change the field in November?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-86186764866074051712011-03-16T15:06:56.850-04:002011-03-16T15:06:56.850-04:00Courtney:I have been reading this article since yo...Courtney:I have been reading this article since you posted it. This conversation changes every week and all other Somerville news sources have followed suite. Good job!<br /><br />Two things: 1.)The landscape is going to change DRAMATICALLY!! The News is reporting that Trane may not run. Pero announced he's not running. And White, supposedly, is selling his house, but means nothing until words come out of his mouth. That's could=more changes in 2011 than the past few years combined.<br /><br />2.)I know everyone says this,but you should consider a run for something. Maybe school committee in 2013? <br /><br />Also, have you considered a SCAT show for your website or going on pundit and;or greater somerville and doing some political speculating with Joe and Kyanne?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />MattMattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-23858287530557264222011-03-09T17:41:36.816-05:002011-03-09T17:41:36.816-05:00Neither. I see Rafal coming in and beating both. S...Neither. I see Rafal coming in and beating both. She is riding a rising star, LaFuente has lost twice and Barber is an unknown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-61342322221003242082011-03-09T14:42:36.136-05:002011-03-09T14:42:36.136-05:00Walter announced he's not in it for 2011. Who ...Walter announced he's not in it for 2011. Who do we like there? LaFuente or Barber?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495259053695893001.post-22709853290776054512011-02-18T20:12:58.809-05:002011-02-18T20:12:58.809-05:00Truth be told, all us media people/speculators gra...Truth be told, all us media people/speculators grab from one another and cross post. It keeps the mill spinning :)Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06424964870596213526noreply@blogger.com