Update: Keller's editor, Michael Flamini, has provided the following defense to the Herald--“‘The Bluest State’ is a lively and controversial work” and “more akin to an op-ed piece than to a work of historical analysis or an academic treatise.... It is unreasonable to expect extensive footnotes for each and every quote, or a lengthy bibliography." Wow. How hard is it to print footnotes? And how stupid does Flamini think Keller's audience is? This statement makes......

--Sports radio hosts Dennis & Callahan have signed a five-year contract to stay on at WEEI. The station had locked them out during the negotiations. In the midst of the dispute between Dennis & Callahan and WEEI, news came out that Dennis & Callahan might move from WEEI (850 AM) to WCRB (99.5 FM). That would be an interesting move given that WCRB is a classical station. But, fear not, classical fans. Program Director Mark......

We're getting a little burnt-out on Mitt Romney because the man seems to be everywhere. But we were curious to find out what happened when Mitt Romney took the big-money types to Fenway Park. It's surprising that Romney would set foot in Massachusetts, especially since he claimed that he tamed the state in one of his first campaign commercials. But people can't say no to Fenway. And, if they can afford nice tickets, then they......

We're wondering if Romney asks a higher power to smite his enemies. Rudy Giuliani's campaign stoked Mormon Fear by sending out a release linking the Mormon's candidacy to a weird prophecy about a Mormon riding in on a white horse. During the Republican debate, lightning struck and cut out the sound while Giuliani was speaking. The photo above shows Romney aiming a finger at Giuliani 'cuz he probably thought the Lord was pulling through.......

Massachusetts political junkies didn't have an excuse to stay up late because the governor's race was over before it began. Democratic candidate Deval Patrick was projected as governor before the polling places closed. It was hardly a race. Patrick pummeled, pounded, and then mopped the floor with the competition. Anyone hoping for a little political drama was quickly disappointed, and they had to look elsewhere for suspense. The big losers were Republican gubernatorial candidate......