Scot Lehigh
Wednesday and Friday in the Globe, and a Web-only column on the second Thursday of every month.
| lehigh@globe.com |
- MORE Biography
- ARCHIVE All columns by Scot Lehigh
- subscribe
- |
RECENT COLUMNS
Political pirouettes in the Senate race
Declarations, clarifications, and political acrobatics by candidates can confuse voters on their stances on the health care bill, but they can also bring the candidates themselves into sharper focus. (Globe Columnist, 11/10/09)
Will the next Paul Tsongas please stand up
In the race to replace Ted Kennedy, we need someone determined to confront the river of red ink flooding the nation's future. (Boston Globe, 11/5/09)
Menino needs to make the ‘future’ now
Mayor Menino's real message this campaign peered directly into the past: If you're reasonably content with the way things are going, keep me in office. Boston voters were - and did. (Globe Columnist, 11/3/09)
Diary of an undecided voter
After months of watching the mayoral campaign unfold the conclusion I come to is this: I may vote for whomever I don't see last. (Boston Globe, 10/29/09)
In Kingdom of Menino, a most vexing subject
Granted an audience before the ruler of Boston, questions about the city's future are seen as impertinent. (Boston Globe, 10/27/09)
A night for ducking the questions
We've heard a lot about the importance of political experience in the US Senate race, but last night the most notable way that experience manifested itself was in the regular ducking of questions. (Globe Columnist, 10/26/09)
Flaherty and the firefighters
Michael Flaherty proved he can be tough on his opponent. But as the Boston
mayoral election nears its close, this question remains: Can he also be
tough on his allies?
(Boston Globe, 10/22/09)
Khazei’s dynamic flair
In the Senate race, Alan Khazei is shaping up as the eye-catching aspirant who regularly surprises. Yes, this unconventional candidate is a long shot, but the better-known or better-funded candidates seem more average than outstanding. (Globe Columnist, 10/20/09)
A good night for the challenger
It wasn’t a knockout, to be sure. But throughout the course of last night’s mayoral debate, Michael Flaherty regularly outpointed incumbent Thomas M. Menino. (Globe Columnist, 10/19/09)
Where in the world is Capuano?
HELLO, EVERYONE, and welcome to the Political Network’s fast-paced new quiz show, “Where in the World is Mike Capuano?’’ (Globe Columnist, 10/13/09)
WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR
To submit a letter to the editor
e-mail letter@globe.com or use our form.
e-mail letter@globe.com or use our form.
Letters may be sent by regular mail to this address:
Letters to the Editor
The Boston Globe
P.O. Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
Or by fax to (617) 929-2098
Please include your full name, address, and a telephone number for confirmation purposes. Letters should be 200 words or less and are subject to condensation.