Damn You, Jimmy Tingle!
An angry fist shakes up at the sky.
What David and Charley said. Why can’t we catch a break in this LG thing??
All kidding aside, I was astounded at Tingle’s interview capability - who knew that comedians beyond Jon Stewart could do that well in the field? Granted, it was only for Somerville community cable, and Jim’s tone was more serious than Jon’s, only cracking a few jokes here and there. But he put the candidates - for both the LG and the Middlesex Clerk of Courts - at their ease in a different sort of environment. And the candidates all responded well.
Which is why David, Charley, and I are so exasperated. Damn Jimmy for not tripping them up a bit so we could finally make a decision! 
But rest assured, I am determined to make one. There WILL be an endorsement if it kills me. Just give me a little more time!
September 8th, 2006 at 3:43 pm
Rest easy, Lynne. I’ve already done the thinking and concluding. Endorse Tim Murray, Some Call Him…Tim?.
He’s the champion of cities and towns — think Lowell AND Boston. The major job of the looey is to liaise with and support urban and close suburban areas. He’s our guy.
IMNSHO
September 8th, 2006 at 3:59 pm
OK…good…now, I expect Susan to pop in any minute now, along with Jay Booth! LOL
September 8th, 2006 at 7:34 pm
My estimation of both candidates improved somewhat, and I left an Andrea Silbert supporter just as I had come in. So this debate didn’t help me decide any more than it helped you
But I did learn from it.
September 9th, 2006 at 2:12 am
I told you dude, just copy my homework.
Andrea is all about cities and towns too. Pay no attention to the man behind the massmarrier curtain. 
September 9th, 2006 at 9:23 am
Ohhhhhhh, Jay?! Jayyyyyyyy!!! Where aaaarrre youuuuuuuuu???
September 9th, 2006 at 11:05 am
Yes, Susan, Andrea is nice. She is very nice. She is super-duper nice…and she has a kayak or knows where to borrow one.
If Tim weren’t the better candidate with the more developed and achievable program, I could vote for her. Tim is pleasant, but I don’t think he’s as nice as Andrea.
On the other hand, an excellent counterpoint to Deval’s programs would be fully realized support for cities and close suburbs — where the jobs and housing need to be to revitalize the economy. I see Deval and Tim as the right partners.
Then again, Andrea is real nice.
September 9th, 2006 at 2:24 pm
LMAO, you two.
Paul: I’m as shocked as you to not see Jay here already. Heh.
September 10th, 2006 at 5:13 am
I wonder if the beating Jay took in BMG recently has him spooked? Or maybe one too many shelf-restocking videos caused him to change his mind!?
September 10th, 2006 at 8:05 am
OMG…the shelf restocking video…Ugh…Makes my hair stand up, just thinking about it…