Thursday, April 18, 2013
The President of the United States will be at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Thursday to participate in a special interfaith service.
President Barack Obama will be in the South End on Thursday to lead a special interfaith service dedicated to the victims of the attacks at the marathon on Monday. The service will be held at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End (1400 Washington St.) Governor Deval Patrick announced the service at a press conference yesterday evening. "The service is an opportunity for the community to come together in the wake of the tragic events at the Boston Marathon this week," said the governor's office in a statement. In addition to President Barack Obama, federal, state, local officials will join first responders, civic leaders from communities along the marathon route, medical personnel, victims and their families, as well …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Would it be Scott Brown? Congressmen Markey or Capuano? Tell us who you think should run.
The Washington Post is reporting that President Obama is considering appointing Massachusetts U.S. Sen. John Kerry as the Secretary of Defense. There was speculation Kerry would become the next Secretary of State. Either way Kerry's move to possibly become a member of Obama's cabinet will open up his current seat. Should he be appointed, a special election would be held to finish out Kerry's term, which expires in 2014. Conversation from the breakfast table this morning to the morning commute has everyone talking - who will run for Kerry's U.S. Senate seat if he's appointed? Could it be Scott Brown? Or maybe Congressmen Ed Markey or Michael Capuano? Only time will tell, but we know you're talking about it. So tell us, who do you think …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Make your voice heard in our poll.
Does President Obama deserve a second term in office? He is currently battling to stave off attacks and questions on his competency by Republican rival Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts Governor, who is raising concerns about his handling of the economy, job creation and his viability as a leader. According to Gallup, Obama is currently a percentage point behind in the polls. But the election season is a long one and opinions are subject to change, particularly depending on the activities of candidates and the state of the nation. So what do you think? Does the president deserve a second term? Will you vote for him enthusiastically, reluctantly or not at all? Vote in our poll and give us your thoughts in the comment field.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Announcement represents reversal of Obama's prior position.
In an interview with ABC News, President Obama said he now supports gay marriage. The announcement represents a reversal of his prior stance against gay marriage, according to ABC News. Obama is the first president to endorse the rights of gay individuals to marry. "It is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married," Obama told ABC News in an interview taped at the White House today. Excerpts of the interview will air tonight at 6:30 p.m. on ABC News. Of course, gay marriage is already legal in Massachusetts. Despite the announcement, Obama told ABC that he still supports the rights of states to decide the controversial issue. The announcement comes days after Vice President Joe …
charles
6:36 am on Friday, November 30, 2012
His wife, his wife, his wife, his wife, & his wife. Is that five things???? more ›