The big news this week, of course, is the Democratic National Convention in Denver, where we will formally nominate Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Senator Kerry will be there, of course, and will speak on national security on Wednesday. The Senator has been an enthusiastic supporter of Sen. Obama, and released a statement this week on the VP pick.
The Senator was in Taunton and Worcester, both stops on the Kerry On Your Corner tour, and at Bridgewater State College for a green energy conference, and was scheduled to speak at a fundraiser for Virginia Congressional candidate Anita Hartke.
There's a rumor that JK is looking at a Secretary of State position in Obama's cabinet, but I don't know. I think he's enjoying being the Senator from Mass, and might just be next in line for Chairman of the SFRC. Either would be cool with me, in case folks are wondering.
The Senate's in recess, but there's still some news. There's a bit of a debate in the Small Biz Committee that the Senator is managing regarding research funding, and the Senator released statements on the proposed 2011 Iraq withdrawal timetable and Musharraf's resignation.
In MA campaign news, the Kerry and O'Reilly campaigns have agreed to a debate, which should be interesting. Well, at least Sen. Kerry's part. And short, as O'Reilly only has three issues and no history of having done much to address any of them. There was also a lame attack from the Republican challenger, who apparently thinks our veterans don't have the same rights as the rest of us when it comes to voicing a political opinion. That seems an odd position to take, but then, he is a Republican, and I'm not sure I really understand them all that well.
And Alexandra's book was released, so be sure to pick up a copy, it's fabulous.
Happy Convention Week. Enjoy the news.
