Massachusetts: Deval Patrick

A Supreme Court seat isn't just another Washington job, so Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick doesn't appear to be ruling out his interest as categorically. Governor Deval Patrick Patrick, a close friend and political soulmate of President Obama's, was mentioned for...

--John Tobin tells me that he will not run for the state senate seat being vacated by Marian Walsh. He also ruled out a stab at an at-large seat. "I am running for re-election in my district," he says emphatically. So far, it looks like rep. Michael Rush has the way cleared to graduate to the upper chamber, but there are still potential candidates in the suburban parts of the district making up their minds. An intriguing rumor making the rounds is that former Allston-Brighton district councilorJerry McDermot, who now lives in Westwood, might be giving it a look.

--Interesting gender gap in that Suffolk U/Ch.

California -- jealous much? -- is stealing Marc Solomon from Massachusetts, to show the Milk-reminiscing left-coasters how to get their gay-liberal-mecca mojo back.

Let's be clear: Massachusetts continues to dominate as the geographic bogeyman for conservatives, and that's thanks in some small part to MassEquality, the advocacy group that pushed to make and keep same-sex marriage a reality in the state. Sure, ME's influence on our national reputation might rank below Dukakis, Kerry, Ted K., and Barney, but after them, it's as responsible as anybody.

The gang who made it happen -- who only began forming as a staff after the 2003 Goodrich decision -- is largely gone now; like a World Series team, it has broken up piece by piece.

Governor Patrick has been working hard to meet with people and hear their thoughts on transportation reform.  

You can hear him yourself out in MetroWest on Wednesday.  This is an MBTA commuter rail accesible site.

Here's the official announcment...

Governor In Natick to Discuss Transportation Reform on Wednesday

Governor Deval Patrick will be at the Morse Institute Library in Natick this Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM. This event will be a discussion on the Governor's Transportation and Economic Security package.  This comprehensive legislation addresses the  neglect our roads, bridges and rails have received for the past 16 years.  This is an opportunity for conversation with the Governor on an issue that will affect the economic future of our Commonwealth.