MassGOP Launches New Majority Candidate Recruitment Drive

Yes, but what support will be provided? (5.00 / 2)

While it's great to recruit candidates, it's equally important that they not be left to hang once recruited!  As someone who considered running for State Rep in '06, ran the closest race against an incumbent in the entire Commonwealth in '08, and is running again in '10 I can't overstate the need for support in our collective efforts.

I hope for three things this election cycle:

(1) That MA GOP does not go "All In" for the corner office to the detriment of the constitutional offices and State Rep and State Senate seats.

(2) That MA GOP has the foresight to build a support structure for first time candidates.  It's amazing how much I didn't know last time.

(3) That MA GOP leverages as many assets as possible for the candidates that do step forward.  Joint fundraising, use of reduced cost mailing capability, help in securing keynote speakers for events, etc.

Good luck to all who step forward!  It's hard work but very rewarding!

The nine most terrifying words in the English language are "I'm from the government and I'm here to help." - Ronald Reagan

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by: kjkuros @ Tue Jan 26, 2010 at 17:35:09 PM CST

Support Rep. Candidates! (5.00 / 1)

2010 is shaping up as a great year.  The Party needs to focus on rebuilding the party from the ground up.  Supporting candidates for State Rep, like Kevin Kuros, should be the main priority.  We may not get another opportunity like this again.

"the Federal deficit is about ethics and morality, and it is, by far, the biggest problem we face. It weakens the country and exerts a creeping, negative influence on everything we do." - Charlie Baker.  HT:  Brent041

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by: Mike "DD4RP" Rossettie @ Tue Jan 26, 2010 at 17:48:35 PM CST

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Restore and Restock (0.00 / 0)

There are almost daily reports (of course RMG is the source) of an incumbent Republican state rep or state senator seeking either a statewide or congressional seat not to mention last Tuesday's Brownout.

However, this leaves the potential for victories by the incumbents requiring significant inroads by new candidates to maintain the current level of representation much less to grow it.

Therefore, I hope that MassGOP focuses significant time and energy on the representative races to ensure that there are sufficient resources to allow for strong races and victorious ones at that.

I also hope that the MassGOP seeks and receives commitments from candidates to run more than once.  This is critical.  There is now a sense of euphoria in the Republican ranks which is causing many to consider a run for office.  However, the work of running is hard.  Lots of walking, talking and difficult moments.  It is hard work to get to know people across your district and build a strong base of supporters.  This is why first time candidates often do not win.  It is also why you need to commit not to one run but to two or three.  

MassGOP needs to understand and plan for this and get the candidates to plan for this as well.

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by: ConsEph @ Tue Jan 26, 2010 at 22:34:29 PM CST

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For the love of God... and even Buddha... (0.00 / 0)

Someone run against Gale Candaras!  

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by: SpringfieldGOPSec @ Tue Jan 26, 2010 at 19:20:14 PM CST

And what should Mass. GOP do next, if they do poorly this November? (0.00 / 0)

And what should the Massachusetts GOP really do next, if they really do end up LOSING BIG on November '10? The Massachusetts GOP must seriously look at all possible November '10 political scenarios, and then, actually have answers to all of the possibilities! They need to be prepared, just in case things really don't go well for them this November and beyond. Our present optimism for this November doesn't necessarily equal what will really happen this November.

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by: johnthebaptistmoore @ Tue Jan 26, 2010 at 23:36:25 PM CST