Random Thoughts, Observations, Etc.

--I keep hearing all kinds of talk about possible shake-ups and challenges with the state-wide offices next year, but how much you want to bet in the end it's Patrick-Murray-Cahill-Galvin-DeNucci-Coakley again -- possibly all unopposed?

--The rumors are back about Marian Walsh supposedly being on the verge of a judgeship appointment.

--Shouldn't I be seeing some initial rush of contributions being reported by the Flaherty and Yoon campaigns?

--Question: If Mitt Romney was governor of Massachusetts today, do you think he would refuse the stimulus money?

--Update to my earlier post: House Republicans split today on the Captive Primate Safety Act; 93 voted against, but 76 voted yes with the Democrats.

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