Sorry, Deval, I wasn't home

Deval Patrick talks by phone with bloggers. Or at least some of us.

Lynne of Left in Lowell admits to missing out because she can't keep up with her e-mail.
Well, me too, Lynne. One of the many items that came in while I was away on my honeymoon was the invitation to talk with Patrick. Like Lynne, I intend to get back to the campaign soon and set up a conversation.

Blue Mass Group (each member) talks about their hald hour here, here, here, and here.
Sco of .08 Acres and a Donkey runs down his discussion here.

I give the Patrick campaign a lot of credit for doing this, and the candidate a lot of credit for making this part of his time. Unlike traditional media, where the campaign pretty much knows the questions going in, it's possible that one of us bloggers could pose a really challenging question based on our own knowledge or interests. (I can be every bit as technical as Charley from BMG when it comes to health care financing issues, but I don't think that would be the best use of my time with Patrick.)

I like what I'm seeing from this campaign. My instincts tell me to stay the course, and work to build the Democratic Party organization for the day after the primary. But if this is an indication that this campaign is going to do the things that need to be done to win in November, while the other Democrats take a page from the O'Brien/Harshbarger playbook, then I may be convinced to join the team.