Some Tea Partiers admit mistakes were made. Others are quick to describe the movement’s recent efforts in the political arena as not quite ready for prime time.Afghan police went on alert yesterday to guard against demonstrations triggered by a U.S. church’s plan to burn a copy of the Quran on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, which has drawn global condemnation.Ready to tackle all those home-repair projects you’ve been putting off in favor of days down the shore? Head to the West Philly Tool Library, where homeowners can borrow an unlimited number of tools and ladders for up to seven days. It costs just $20 for a yearly membership, and “tool librarians” are always on hand to lend expert advice.Architect Pete Dye doesn’t build run-of-the-mill golf courses. His designs are sought out nationwide by golfers looking for the most innovative and demanding layouts the game has to offer. A Dye course becomes a destination unto itself.On Mondays, Jackie Burns doesn’t talk. It’s her day off, and she needs the vocal break.While you can certainly find a decent number of micro-brews on tap at the city’s better pubs, it’s safe to say you won’t see a selection like this anywhere else when the Massachusetts Brewers Guild holds the Mass Brewers Summerfest on Friday. The festival brings 80 local craft beers from more than 20 breweries all together in one place.Every time the Ghost of Britney Spears puts on a new weave and speaks coherently for a couple of months, she has to go and creep us out again.He’s got three Super Bowl rings, 30,844 career passing yards, 15 AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors and more offensive targets than he knows what to do with.There were 255 names called during the 2010 NFL Draft, but Dane Fletcher didn’t hear his.
In the first election since U.S. Sen. Scott Brown drove his pickup truck past favorite Martha Coakley, Bay State Democrats aren’t taking any perceived outsiders lightly.
U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch has even scheduled a rally with former President Bill Clinton today at the Ironworkers Local 7 union hall in South Boston — 47 days before his primary against Mac D’Alessandro.
“In this environment outsiders do well,” said Stu Rothenberg of the Rothenberg Political Report. “It’s easy to run against the establishment. You can see how any incumbent Democrat is a little antsy.”
Lynch has represented the state’s 9th congressional district since 2001. His campaign said the Clinton event is a testament to the congressman’s status and was scheduled around Chelsea Clinton’s wedding.
D’Alessandro spokesman Mathew Helman said the “Democratic establishment” is supporting incumbents across the country.
“Like with Arlen Specter [of Pennsylvania] and Blanche Lincoln [of Arkansas],” he said.
Who Democrat incumbents would face:
District 1: John Olver (D) vs. William Gunn (R)
District 2: Richard Neal (D) vs. Jay Fleitman (R)
District 3: James McGovern (D) vs. Robert Chipman, Robert Delle, Brian Herr, Martin Lamb or Michael Stopa (R)
District 4: Barney Frank (D) vs. Sean Bielat or Earl Sholley (R)
District 5: Niki Tsongas (D) vs. Jonathan Golnik, Sam Meas, Robert Shapiro or Thomas Weaver (R)
District 6: John Tierney (D) vs. Bill Hudak or Robert McCarthy Jr. (R)
District 7: Edward Markey (D) vs. Gerry Dembrowski or Thomas Tierney (R)
District 8: Michael Capuano (D) (unopposed)
District 9: Stephen Lynch (D) vs. Vernon Harrison or Keith Lepor (R)
District 10: Open seat (incumbent is retiring)
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In the July MMMpod, Young Veins talk about breaking away from Panic! at the Disco, Keith Lockhart talks about Buckwheat Zydeco throwing the Boston Pops for a loop, Zooey Deschanel talks about how Roy Orbison inspired a She & Him song, Derek Miller of Sleigh Bells talks about how awesome Funkadelic is, and we talk about how awesome Jimmy Cliff is, who in turn talks about Sam Cooke and divine intervention. An explosive show for July! Oh yeah, and we also test your knowledge of America songs in the MMMPod medley.