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Politics / Humor - Five possible reasons why Deval Patrick, Michael Capuano, and Tom Menino are supporting Dianne Wilkerson for re-election:


  • Everybody deserves a 20th or 21st chance in life.
  • She’s promised them guest appearances on “America’s Most Wanted.”
  • “When you see a guy reach for stars in the sky, you can bet that he's doing it for some doll.”
  • They need her for the Jim Marzilli roast.
  • It’s change we can heave in.

Boston officials are installing a variety of fitness equipment at every city fire station. The Boston firefighters union is providing additional instructions on how to safely go for a disability-causing burn.

Former Governor Jane Swift is leading John McCain “truth squad,” defending vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. An energized Swift told McCain, “Just give me a helicopter and I’m there.”

The Boston City Council is considering conducting its business in secrecy. Confused citizens responded, “The Boston City Council conducts business?”

Joe Biden, raised $900,000 at two Massachusetts fundraisers. This breaks the previous record it took to make him stop talking.

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