Wednesday, October 23, 2002
Shannon and lobbyists (and other election tidbits): So, lobbyists are opening their wallets for Shannon “I Understand Beacon Hill” O’Brien. This isn’t a surprise. She’s clearly the insiders’ choice in this election. But she’s also winning -- and where lobbyists’ donations go is often the most telling poll in any election, as Cosmo Macero recently pointed out in this betting tip sheet. ... Howie Carr takes a look at The Trav, our probable new Senate president. God help us. ... Ah, Shannon, er, there are many of us who are defending you on the pension fund losses. If you keep insisting on bringing the subject up, it becomes an issue. ... Jane Swift is tidying things up before she leaves the Statehouse.
