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( – promoted by Rob “EaBo Clipper” Eno) In 1948, Democrats in Massachusetts were tired of seeing statewide candidates win in districts held by Republican lawmakers. They also knew that in order for their candidate Paul Dever to beat incumbent Republican Governor Robert Bradford, they had to do better than in 1946 when he beat Maurice Tobin. Tobin had been…

Many of the same elected officials saying they support the workers of Market Basket, have received thousands of dollars in donations from O’Neill & Associates, the firm hired by Artie S. to win the public relations war against those same employees. Tell Sen. Flanagan and other Democrats on Beacon Hill to refuse donations from O’Neill and Associates as long as…

(Former Rep Bastien is staging a write-in effort in the GOP Primary for the Worcester & Middlesex District.  There is currently no candidate on the ballot for any Party. – promoted by Paul R. Ferro) July 18, 2014

Former State Representative Richard Bastien sent the below letter to his opponent Jen Flanagan asking her to agree to join with him…

(Winnable seat, currently no candidates, Democrat or Republican, on the Ballot. If you don’t have a primary in your district, consider coming to help.  A half-dozen volunteers and I got 225 write-in votes in 2002 for a State Rep Candidate, WE CAN DO THIS! – promoted by Paul R. Ferro) Touting Fresh Energy and Problem Solving, Bastien Announces bid for…

(We have a great candidate running against “see no evil” Gobi for State Senate.  James Ehrhard would appreciate your support.   – promoted by Paul R. Ferro) From  the SHN. DeLEO OFFERED REPS OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE JOB RECOMMENDATIONS: As chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee in 2007 and 2008, Rep. Robert DeLeo, who is now Speaker…

(Only 4 states ban fireworks.  We’re one of them!  Foolishness. – promoted by Paul R. Ferro) I’m confused. I was driving up 395 the other night and saw a sign declaring that fireworks were illegal in Massachusetts and punishable by a fine or jail time. Obviously, this should serve as a great deterrent and remind people that these products, while…

( – promoted by Rob “EaBo Clipper” Eno) (Gardner) – State Representative Rich Bastien today blasted Governor Patrick for vetoing language that would have expanded the Gateway Cities program. “I’m deeply disappointed in Governor Patrick’s veto. The Governor has spoken many times about the need to close the educational achievement gap, rehabilitate neighborhoods, and redevelop our Gateway Cities. He had…