'Nothing is going to change me': I had a hard time figuring out how to slug this post. It could have been: 'Mutiny within his campaign team.' ... Or: 'Impossible to manage.' ... I settled on 'Nothing is going to change me' because, well, it's so true. ... It could have also been slugged: 'Gov. Reilly? Or Gov. Patrick?' ...

Update -- Reader No. 1: "At the risk of sounding like a dreaded Political Professional (PPs), I think Christy's candidacy will be short-lived. PPs and reporters they talk to love 'political disarray' stories and judging by TV and press response to Christy's appearance/announcement last night, there will be no shortage of these. Too bad, I have had a lot of respect for Mihos to this point. ... The main issue is going to be whether/how much his presence damages the Healy campaign. Given the Commonwealth's demographic changes over the last 25 years, I don't think the Progressive-Hack alliance can pull Reilly or Patrick over the top."

Update II -- David over at Blue Mass. Group also thinks Mihos' campaign might be short-lived. ...



'Lunging to the right ...': OK, so it's a little late. But remember: It's an evolution of Mitt's beliefs, not politics. ... The funny part is thinking how the state Democrats can -- and probably will - screw up these God-given advantages. ... Oh, to be a fly on the campaign wall of Kerry Healey's camp this glorious day. ...

Update -- And Reader No. 1 again: "I can't disagree with Joan today (Romney column) that flip-flopping is infuriating. But if it were a disqualifier for national leadership, our history would be very different - see Novak for another current example."  ¶ 12:14 AM