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Larry Rasky quoted in The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe “Boston-to-D.C. flights showcase region’s power players'” December 23, 2014 By Matt Viser The lobbyist, the professor, and the business executive were all flying between Boston and Washington one day recently when they spied the familiar figure of Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III. The scene was Logan’s shuttle terminal,…

POLITICO quotes Larry Rasky

POLITICO “Biden his time for 2016′” October 30, 2014 By Edward-Isaac Dovere DAVENPORT, Iowa — Hillary Clinton came here Wednesday to sharpen her stump speech and, while she was at it, campaign for Bruce Braley for Senate. Joe Biden came Monday to shake hands, pose for photos, wallop Republicans and…

The Inspiring Act of Resiliency

Perspective from Graham Shalgian: Much continues to be written about President Ronald Reagan’s press secretary James Brady, who passed away this week at the age of 73. Critically injured during the 1981 assassination attempt on Reagan, Brady became an outspoken champion for gun control. He is deserving of all of…

Panel: The Changing Face of Advocacy in Washington & Election Analysis

Rasky Baerlein hosted a panel discussion that examined the changing face of advocacy in Washington as we head into the 2014 midterm elections and nascent 2016 presidential race.

Larry Rasky quoted in The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe “Is Mass. on the verge of a political drought?” June 6, 2014 By Jim O’Sullivan and Matt Viser There will be no bunting hung aspirationally in Copley Square, no promise of exultant fireworks over Boston Harbor. Election Day 2016 will likely dawn calmly in the Commonwealth, and…

Symptoms Resembling Fatigue

Perspective from Will Rasky: Of all the reasons why voter participation is steadily declining in elections across the country, one of the most commonly suggested theories in Massachusetts politics strikes me as a bit paradoxical: we have too many elections. One would think that more chances to vote would lead…

The Boston Globe quotes Dave Tamasi on the Supreme Court’s ruling to end overall limits on political contributions

From The Boston Globe “Supreme Court ends overall limits on political donations” April 3, 2014

A Great Day for the Good Guys

Perspective from Amanda Deaver: Lots of people love to talk about how dysfunctional Washington is. And I certainly don’t disagree. But every now and then this city surprises you. Monday was one of those days for me. I have had the honor of working for the National Council for Behavioral…

The Genesis of “Getting Involved”

Perspective from Will Rasky: “So, wait…why do you want to do this?” That was the first sentence out of most people’s mouths after I told them my plan to attend the local caucus, with hopes of becoming a delegate to the Democratic State Convention. I mentioned this to friends and…