Example: H.B. 2011 Roll Call #09-019 (0.00 / 0)

Visit this link: http://www.mass.gov/legis/jour...

Legislature voted to DENY PUBLIC ACCESS to committee voting records.

This is as serious as it get, folks.  Votes are taken at night, past 9pm when access to State House chambers are restricted.

If we are EVER going to be get on the path of returning true democracy to the Commonwealth, 2010 is the time!

Please contribute to as many candidates for the legislature as you can... Any amount will help.

There is a "Donate" button on my website: http://www.geoffdiehl.com.

I have a winnable race (my district, combined, went 69%/31% Brown/Coakley) and your contributions will help me get the message out beyond our local MSM.

You will never see "campaign lunches" or "travel to/from point X to point Y" on my OCPF reports.  I have my lawn signs, I have my website - Every dollar I spend from here on out is for mailings and ads, or to fund an event to raise more money for mailings and ads.

The 2010 elections are really up to you... What are YOU willing to do?

Geoff Diehl
Candidate for State Representative, 7th Plymouth

Geoff Diehl
State Representative, 7th Plymouth: Abington, Whitman & East Bridgewater
http://www.geoffdiehl.com

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by: geoffdiehl @ Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 14:45:24 PM UTC

Great points Geoff (0.00 / 0)

Like Geoff's, the 5 towns of my district went overwhelmingly for Scott Brown - ranging from a low of 66/33 in Webster to a high of 74/26 in Douglas.  I just need the support to consistently get our message out.  The special interests will be lining up behind my opponent Paul Kujawski.

You can support my campaign online at http://www.kevinkuros.org/Supp...

Kevin Kuros
Candidate for State Representative, 8th Worcester District

"Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty." - Ronald Reagan

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by: kjkuros @ Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 15:10:22 PM UTC

Exactly! (0.00 / 0)

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend the Fall River GOP's annual Lincoln Day breakfast and much of what you raise was touched upon, especially by MassGOP Chairman Jennifer Nassour.

Jenn spoke at length about the need to support the party with continued activism by all those in the room (my guess is at least 150) and our town & city committees.  Scott Brown wasn't the end but the beginning.  I wasn't taking notes but in general Jenn's message & tone was right on par with what you are advocating.  Singled out where the several legislative candidates in the room (David Rose for David Sullivan's seat, CJ Ferry for Kevin Aguiar's seat, etc).

Also speaking at various lengths to this were:

Jacob Ventura, Executive Director of the Mass Federation of Young Republicans (who also included a great call to "expand the big tent" to include those often overlooked minority demographics with which we must build close bonds).

Bristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgson who provided us with a rather solemn speech discussing Abraham Lincoln & linking his principles and example to our party, today.

Sen. Richard Tisei gave a biographical sketch of himself, experience, and the Baker/Tisei ticket.  He was very well received.  Tisei specifically noted the need to elect legislative candidates as there can only be so much success in the Corner Office without friends in the legislature.

In attendance was also Marty Lamb, GOP candidate in the 3rd Congressional race (which includes part of Fall River) and Earl Sholley, GOP candidate in the 4th Congressional district (who also conducted a stand out on the rotary).

New Bedford GOP Chairman, former Governor's Council candidate, and owner of the historic Shawmut Diner - Phil Paleologos - was the emcee.

The food was good but the talk was better.  Importantly, most of the talk wasn't about celebrating our recent past but urging preparation & activism for the near & long term future!  

Here's looking forward to next year's event already!  Thanks to State Committeeman David Rose, Fall River GOP Chairman Jeff Hopkins, and all the crew who put on yesterday morning's event!

 

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by: BNCordeiro @ Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 15:57:04 PM UTC

Richard Ross was always there......for DiMasi (0.00 / 0)

The seat which has always been vacant with Ross in it wil be filled by a very qualified Dan Winslow. We'll finally have an occupant in it since Scott left years ago.

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by: CleanSweep @ Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 16:46:42 PM UTC

What about the Senate? (0.00 / 0)

Out of 40, there were 5 R's..

Scott Brown out, now 4.

Richard Tisei for LG, down to 3.

What if Hedlund runs for Congress...yipes.

I'll make a pitch to support my candidacy. Please conribute anything you can. Thanks!

Jamison Tomasek
Republican Candidate for State Senator
Second Essex & Middlesex District
Andover, Dracut, Lawrence and Tewksbury
Office 978 474 1966
tomasek2010@gmail.com
[www.jamison2010.com]

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by: tomasek1000 @ Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 18:19:34 PM UTC

Sorry, here's the link (0.00 / 0)

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by: tomasek1000 @ Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 18:21:23 PM UTC

Just a TINY fact check. (0.00 / 0)

We faced this in the 2005-06 Session.  The number needed for a roll call HAD been twenty.

DiMasi lowered it to 'ten percent of legislators' - i.e., sixteen.  Pledges and promises were made to accomplish this - none of them benefitting the GOP.

BUT - truth is, the rule could be changed again.  The number/percentage needed is adopted at the beginning of every Session when the Legislature adopts new Rules for the forthcoming Session.

Not to say we shouldn't win seats, but don't overstate either.

Carry on.

Yr. Obedient Servant, Peter Porcupine, Republican

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by: Peter Porcupine @ Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 21:35:48 PM UTC

Technically Correct (0.00 / 0)

In the Senate as well as the House they have consistently lowered the threshold for a roll call vote as GOP representation has diminished. However, there's no guarantee it will continue.

I say let's not risk it and add members in bunches to both chambers :)

On twitter @bfrivers

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by: brivers @ Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 13:28:31 PM UTC

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Candidates ready (0.00 / 0)

Bob Hargraves told me there's a good candidate planning to run for his seat. I think Dan Winslow will run for Richard Ross' seat as he runs for Brown's senate seat. One of Bob Hedlund's former primary opponents may run for his seat if he runs for Congress. The CLT 2 1/2 PAC has more candidates running than usual, had endorsed 13 challengers for the House and two for the Senate by the end of '09, still collecting.  

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by: Barbara Anderson @ Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 22:14:53 PM UTC

PS We need Pledge signers (5.00 / 1)

Please tell any pro-taxpayer candidates you are supporting that unless they are incumbents with a rating, they must sign the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and fill out a CLT PAC questionnaire in order for us to consider support. Sometimes candidates lose these forms in their mailboxes.  

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by: Barbara Anderson @ Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 22:19:04 PM UTC

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2nd Hampden (4.00 / 1)

Formerly belonging to Mary Rogeness (R- Longmeadow) was lsot in a close race in 2008 to Brian Ashe ( D-Longmeadow). This year we have a strong candidate in the form of Jack Villamaino (R-East Longmeadow) who is currently a selectmen and former aide to former state sen. brian lees. This seat will come back to us!

Alex S.
Chairman of the Springfield RCC
Mandate to Lead!!! lol

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by: SpringfieldGOPSec @ Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 02:32:40 AM UTC

angry birds back to school (0.00 / 0)

angry birds back to school

angry birds back to school

angry birds back to school  

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