| I've worked in battleground states, in bellweather congressional seats, and some of the closest campaigns in the entire country over the past 5 years -but this was among the most well organized and intense campaigns I have ever encountered. I never thought that in a state such as ours, with no party machine in place and no infrastructure set up(hell in the 5th there is only 1 Republican State Rep!) such an effort could be put together. The Ogonowski campaign has put together an amazing organization, and the state and national parties have actually done a terrific job in helping them out.
I have been very angry at our national party for deserting our state for so long, and while their assistance has been a little late -I am INCREDIBLY pleased with the fact that our national party has stepped it up and has come to help out here in MA and New England. The Chairman has sent out a national email to the entire RNC listserv to help out. While I'm tempted to say its about time, I am too happy about this to be bitter.
The state party too seems to be helping out a great deal and their helping to bring out volunteers and barrage the Tsongas campaigns with great press releases like today's really seem to be helping this campaign along.
Additionally the volunteers and staff on this campaign are really busting their hump working to make this happen. Again their enthusiasm has been like nothing I've ever seen and people from all over the district are helping to make this become a reality. I have never seen such an operation in our state -this campaign is well organized, dedicated, and committed to making this happen. Of course with a candidate such as Jim -how can they not?
I'd be remiss if I neglected to mention our amazing candidate. I heard Jim worked until 3AM the other night talking with people and working for votes into the wee hours. He knows he has to work for ever vote, and hes not taking anything for granted. Never have I seen a candidate people like so much and who works so hard... I have never seen things line up like this in Massachusetts politics. Its amazing.
ONE SMALL PROBLEM however...
Massachusetts Alliance of College Republicans, where were you? I should hope you're there now...
if you need any motivation look no further
-haha sorry I couldnt resist |
