Today's poll: Would Massachusetts benefit from greater political diversity in its state legislature?
05.14.2011 | SPRINGFIELD - Jacqueline Baez sends a message during the Eightieth Commencement of Elms College, held Saturday at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. View more of our graduation galleries.The Forecast
The stellar weather we enjoyed late last week finally gave way over the weekend to clouds and a few heavy downpours.
Forecasts from the National Weather Service for the next several days read like a skipping record, stuck on the phrases "Showers" and, when they feel like hedging, "Showers likely."
Chance of precipitation today is 60%, with highs only in the upper 50s. Right now it looks like we won't make it back over 60 until Wednesday when, yes, showers are likely.
Today's Poll
Speaking at Lasell College's commencement ceremony Sunday, U.S. Sen. Scott Brown warned of the dangers of single-party dominance in the political arena.
Citing the federal corruption trial of former House speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi, Brown told graduates: “I don’t care if you’re a Democrat or a Republican — just as one political party can’t be right 100 percent of the time, it shouldn’t have 100 percent of the power. Unchallenged power grows arrogant over time. It is what has given us one case of graft after another.’’
What do you think -- would Massachusetts benefit from greater political diversity in its state legislature? Vote in our poll, and check back tomorrow for the results.
Friday's results: On Friday, we asked, "Are zero-tolerance policies for bringing weapons to school appropriate?" 16 people voted. 75% said, "yes," and 25% said "no."
Sunday's Top 5
The top 5 headlines on MassLive.com on May 15 were:- Holyoke police pull body from Connecticut River
- 2011 Pathfinder Regional High Prom [photo gallery]
- Jorge Posada, New York Yankees telling different stories after he is taken out of lineup
- Frontier Regional prom [photo gallery]
- Holyoke teenager shot in abdomen by family member
Quote of the Day
"The trees had all offered an attractive border to what is now a depressing landscape bordering Riverside Road."
— Mark G. Hambley, on the removal of several trees along Springfield's Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway. Read Jack Flynn's story here.