(The Boston Herald wants Jeff Perry to win.
The Boston Globe wants Jeff Perry to lose.
What else do you need to know? - promoted by Mike "DD4RP" Rossettie)
This afternoon, the Boston Herald endorsed Jeff Perry for the Republican nomination in the Tenth Congressional District.
Here is a quote from what they said:
In this election year Democrats in Congress have been trying mightily to paint Republicans as "the party of no." At least when it comes to record federal spending and record deficits Jeffrey D. Perry is not shying away from that label.
"At some level I think that's what Washington needs," says Perry, whose legislative experience, record of fiscal conservatism and energy make him the strongest Republican in the race for the 10th Congressional District. He's the Herald's pick for the GOP nomination.
Commenting on the endorsement, Perry said, "I am humbled and grateful for their support of my candidacy. The editors took an objective view of this race, sized up the candidates on their records, and made their choice. They now join the ever-growing list of endorsements that we have received, including those of former Governor Mitt Romney and Senator Scott Brown."
Great turnout for Joe at the Hyannis VFW--huge crowd to hear Joe, and Rudy Giuliani --America's Mayor. Joe and Linda really turned out a crowd to bring the Tenth Congressional Seat back to the Republican party. former US Attorney Mike Sullivan introduced Joe and many, many long term cape cod Republicans there to take our candidate to a resounding win next Tuesday. Joe is the real deal in the race. first elected officer to fight the Big Dig cover-up.
Terminated the State House Bank and the goings-on there. Took no pay raise, no state car, and cut his budget by 40% in the State Lottery. Most importantly--when corruption in the Treasury was discovered, Joe called in the Attorney General and law enforcement, took responsibility and worked with the AG to right a wrong. Accountability and transparency and the courage to take on Big Government , Big Labor and Big Business. That's what we need in the Tenth.
Just received this in my email, and wanted to share it with all of RMG -
Wednesday evening, September 8, 2010
This email is addressed to those concerned about the future of this nation and the world our children and grandchildren will inherit.
We need your help as we start up the November 2nd campaign here in Chatham!
Chatham Republicans have a headquarters. We are delighted with the space we now have through November 6th.
We will be moving into the former Epicure space on Main Street, right across from Town Hall and the large parking lot. It is the BEST POSSIBLE site for our headquarters. We can't imagine a better one. Under our rental agreement we have to get our own liability insurance for 60 days. We will get a quote for that tomorrow
Perry completes two more Tenth Congressional District debates...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 2010
Perry attends second debate in two days
Scores points on health care, illegal immigration issues
Sandwich - Tenth Congressional District candidate Jeff Perry attended his second debate in two days today.
Last night, Perry joined Republicans Ray Kasperowicz and Bob Hayden at the Norfolk County GOP debate at North Quincy High School. Some of Perry's comments focused on his opposition to the recent federal health care reform bill because of its failure to address the cost side of health care, as well as the need for a comprehensive plan to deal with illegal immigration.
Today, Perry joined the other Republican candidates for the Tenth Congressional District at the WGBH radio studios in Boston for a live debate on The Emily Rooney Show.
He said he believes voters are upset that "Washington is not hearing their concerns" and that they are ready to send a conservative voice to Washington this year. Regarding extending jobless benefits, Perry said, "At some point, an unemployment insurance benefit turns into a social entitlement. Having a $14 trillion national debt that we are about to pass on to future generations, we have to say 'no' sometimes."
The Associated Press confirms that Harvard Pilgrim Health Care received zero state money during its turnaround. Here is the story.
In reality, Massachusetts put the company into receivership. A state agency then allowed it to issue tax-exempt bonds from private stakeholders to restore its balance sheet. There was no direct cash assistance from the state.
Democrat Thomas Reilly, who was attorney general of Massachusetts during Harvard Pilgrim's restructuring, told The Associated Press that Baker "never asked for a dime. He never asked for any bailout. He asked for time and he asked for the opportunity to implement a plan, and we gave it to him and he got the job done."
There you have it. Democrat Tom Reilly telling Democrats Tim Cahill and Deval Patrick they are wrong.
'WHEN I was young, I was a Democrat because I wanted to help people,'' says Sean Bielat, who is running to replace Barney Frank in the US House of Representatives. "Now I'm a conservative because I want to help people.''
Bielat is a whip-smart 35-year-old Marine, a successful business manager, and a first-time candidate for Congress out to topple the 29-year incumbent whom many consider the face of liberal Washington arrogance.
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The root of the crisis, he says, was the government's push to expand homeownership, with Fannie and Freddie coaxing uncreditworthy borrowers into mortgages they couldn't afford. "Barney Frank advocated very hard for policies that allowed just that,'' Bielat notes. "He said we should 'roll the dice' in favor of expanding homeownership,'' even if that meant risking financial soundness and safety.
Bielat (who is opposed by perennial candidate Earl Sholley in the GOP primary) would repeal Obamacare, favors peace through military strength, and wants the Bush tax cuts extended - all mainstream Republican views. Yet he is neither libertarian purist nor far-right conservative.
The whole article is a must-read for anyone who is interested. Meaning: for everyone who cares at all about what is going on today.
This race is for real, Bielat is for real, and Barney, for all his power and all his arrogance and lies and all his fundraising prowess, is scared.
Do whatever you can for your worthy local candidate, and after that, please support Sean Bielat. There is no race in the country like this race, and it is just about to go national.
This is sort of a test, I got a new computer and have had trouble finding my way back to RMG. Thanks Rob for responding to my email.
Thought this was an excellent debate, gave viewers a chance to see the candidates as I've been seeing them over time. Charlie was strong, what I've been expecting since I first hoped (around 1982) that he'd run someday, clearly the best man for the job. In ordinary times, not requiring extraordinary expertise from both the public and private sectors, Tim Cahill would make a good governor. Deval remains very likeable but experience tells us, over his head. Jill reminds us that liberals don't get it, about job creation, but she did a good job reminding us about some scandals.
The main thing to remember is that none of them can do the job unless we elect a lot of new legislators too.
The State House News Service is out with a new poll of 362 registered voters. Patrick has the suport of 34%, Baker with 28%, Cahill with 18% and Jill Stein with 4%. The SHNS pollster says without Cahill in the race Deval Patrick "wouldn't have a chance" of wining.
State House News Pollster Gerry Chervinsky, who's gathered data and advised candidates in Massachusetts for four decades, said the tightness of the race and Patrick's low job performance rating mean that, "If Deval Patrick were in a one on one race and there were no Tim Cahill, Deval Patrick wouldn't have a chance."
Some 56 percent of those polled said Patrick is doing a poor or below average job as governor. Another 9 percent rated his performance average. About 33 percent said he's done an excellent or above average job.
PATRICK 'VULNERABLE'
"What's most striking" about the survey "is how vulnerable Gov. Patrick seems," Chervinsky said. "Almost everyone (98 percent) has an opinion of Patrick's performance as governor, and 56 percent disapprove. When that's the case, in a one-on-one race, all the challenger needs to do is be there with a promise of being different."
Perry campaign reports on the latest numbers, event with Romney this week:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2010
Perry Campaign Reports Fundraising Strength in Tenth Congressional District
Perry out-raises opponents in most recent period, announces event with Romney
SANDWICH - The Jeff Perry for Congress committee released additional details today about Jeff Perry's fundraising success for the most recent reporting period, and the numbers are impressive.
Perry raised a total of $156,081 in the period from July 1 through August 25. That amount is more than any other major party candidate - Republican or Democrat - raised during the same time period in the Tenth Congressional District race.
In all, Perry has raised $511,368 since first announcing his candidacy earlier this year, which is more than the rest of his Republican challengers combined. In fact, it's more than $100,000 over what his next-closest rival has raised.
Also, according to Perry's campaign, the candidate has received contributions from over 2700 individual donors, more than eighty percent of whom live in the Tenth Congressional District.
Meet the "MA Coalition for Our Communities." They are here for the sole purpose of standing between us and our own money by failing Question 3. But who are they really?
The truth is, this organization is a small group of left wing special interest unions who receive most of their money from out of state. Over the next two months they will unleash over One Million Dollars in opposition to our tax cuts. But who funds them?
Their massive $1,276,000.00 war chest comes from a total of just 9 donations, principally the Massachusetts Teachers Association, NEA and SEUI. I guess they discovered people don't want to see "Paid for by the SEIU General Fund, 1800 Mass Ave. N.W. Washington, DC 20036" on their ads. They are better off inventing a front organization.
There is not a single donation listed from an individual citizen here in Massachusetts.
(Thanks D.R. this is brilliant - promoted by Rob "EaBo Clipper" Eno)
Can you hear their voices?
The voices of those who have suffered economically these past four years, the voices of those who wonder if they can still make it in Massachusetts.
The voices of parents who wonder if they'll have enough to pay this month's bills, to say nothing about college tuition for their young ones when they get older. The voices of adult children who wonder if they'll have enough money to take care of their aging parents. The voices of workers who wonder if those on Beacon Hill really give a damn about them.
The voices of young adults who love this state, who never want to leave this state, but who feel compelled to abandon Massachusetts because they don't see any way they can afford to live here. The voices of the middle class, who fear that they're only a few steps away from falling into an economic abyss.
Each candidate for governor brought enthusiastic supporters who carried signs and tried to get the crowd going.
Some people booed as Patrick walked near City Hall, while others clapped.
If the paper felt the need to put it in, this was more than a smattering. - promoted by Rob "EaBo Clipper" Eno)
Just got back from the Marlborough Labor Day Parade and had to share this tid bit. As Deval and his crowd made their way down the parade route all you could hear were the boos of the crowd while Deval's group tried to shout them down. While I do not endorse booing at a parade (kind of classless) it was still pretty amazing to hear. I have lived in Marlboro all my life and it has always been pretty safe Democratic territory.
And in case you had any doubt- yes Baker got a very enthusiastic cheer from the crowd!
More great endorsements for Jeff Perry in the Tenth Congressional District today:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 6, 2010
State Committee members announce their endorsement of Jeff Perry for Congress
Perry's support expands throughout Massachusetts
SANDWICH - Republican leaders in Massachusetts have come out strong these past months and continue to unite in their support for Jeff Perry in his bid for US Congress in the 10th Congressional District.
Jeff Perry is pleased to add to the list of those standing with him today. Below are the following Massachusetts Republican State Committee members who have endorsed Jeff Perry for Congress:
Paul Adams - Second Essex & Middlesex
Patricia Barrett - Suffolk & Norfolk
Ricardo Barros - Cape & Islands District
Brock Cordeiro - 2nd Bristol & Plymouth District
Jody Dow - First Middlesex & Norfolk
Chris Fava - Barnstable & Plymouth District
Richard Greeley - Second Plymouth & Bristol
Nancy Luther - 2nd Essex District
Bill McKinney - Suffolk & Norfolk District
Matthew Sisk - Norfolk & Plymouth District
In addition to the above State Committee Members, the Jeff Perry for Congress campaign has also been endorsed by both Republican National Committee Members for Massachusetts. Ron Kaufman, Republican National Committeeman, has served as an advisor over the last 25 years to Republican presidents, governors, members of Congress and a host of elected and appointed officials at every level of government. Starting his career in national politics in 1978 with the campaign for President of George H.W. Bush, Ron has held major political posts in the White House and in the Republican Party. Jody Dow, Republican National Committeewoman, is the Vice Chairman of the Northeast Region of the Republican National Committee. She is President of the Brookline Women's Republican Club, and has also served as a Brookline Town Meeting Member and was the Chairman of the Brookline Planning Board.
It's about time the Globe got something right. I like Mary and I like her skills.
Imagine a CPA actually serving as Auditor!
IN THEORY, the state auditor's job is to check the books of public agencies. In practice, the office can play a broader role as an in-house watchdog, promoting effective government by highlighting redundancy, giveaway contracts, and other forms of inefficiency. The retirement of longtime incumbent Joseph DeNucci has attracted a bumper crop of candidates who see new possibilities in the auditor's position, and voters can take comfort in the spirited contests for both parties' nominations.
In a sign that she grasps the potential of the position, former Turnpike Authority board member Mary Z. Connaughton describes the state auditor's job as the second-most important one in state government. Connaughton, a Republican, is highly qualified for the post, based on her experience as a certified public accountant and in a variety of government offices.
Many readers will remember Connaughton most for the dissenting votes she cast against Governor Deval Patrick's priorities as an appointee of former Governor Mitt Romney on the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority board. While some of her stances were exasperating to fellow board members, she showed a deep knowledge of and interest in the details of the authority's finances. Connaughton has also served as chief financial officer of the state Lottery and as an accounting professor at Framingham State.
Be afraid. Be very Afraid.
