Published October 28, 2010

What’s news on a mild beautiful fall morning in Boston:

The Boston Globe endorsed Gov. Deval Patrick. “While Baker is right to insist that Patrick can do more to change government, he’s wrong to suggest that the governor has been slow to embrace the need for major reforms.” (Globe)

Bill Hudak dropped his defamation suit against Rep. John Tierney. In a statement, the Tierney campaign called the suit “frivolous.” (AP)

Candidates for treasurer are in a fight for the finish line. “Typically it’s not a tight political contest, but there’s nothing typical about this election year.” (WBUR)

The Internet is transforming elections, but voter registration is stuck in the 20th century. “Voter apathy is not the primary (turnout) problem. … It is the state’s antiquated and paper-reliant registering system that keeps many voters away.” (ElectionWire)

Boston police are reviewing a video of officers using force to arrest a juvenile. Commissioner Ed Davis said the question is whether the force was excessive or not. (Globe)

A federal judge blocked a Mass. obscenity law meant to protect minors, “ruling that the statute was written so broadly that it would criminalize legitimate websites and general electronic communication.” (Globe)