Dear Friends, Family & all Supporters of the Campaign,
This past week was the culmination of two years of hard work by so many people and I've done my best to thank each and every one of you at events, by phone and/or by letter.
Wednesday's Inauguration was a validation of not only my belief that there might be a better way to govern in our state, but also proof that people CAN have a voice, despite a dominate party rule. My promise is to maintain my beliefs and actively legislate as YOUR VOICE on Beacon Hill.
I have agreed to contribute to a blog through WATD (95.9 FM, Marshfield), entitled "Beacon Hill Blotter." My first entry is called, "Inaugural Post, Post-Inaugural" and it gives my thoughts on the events of this week: http://www.959watd.com/politic...
You will also be able to follow my activity through two other web sites:
I hope you will visit the sites periodically to monitor what I promise to be an active term of service as one of your State Representatives.
In closing, I would also like to add my congratulations to both Rep. Bradley H. Jones, Jr., who was re-elected to the Minority Leader's post in the House, and to Chairman Jennifer Nassour, who was also re-elected to the job of running the Massachusetts Republican Party.
I can say without equivocation that these two leaders of the Republican party have vision, experience and the ability to grow and solidify a solid core of conservative members and elected officials which will serve us well in the years to follow.
Thank you, once again, to every single person who helped put me in this position and I look forward to an ongoing dialogue as we work to bring a brighter future to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
From day one, I've made clear that my campaign was to work towards doing what is right for the towns of Abington, Whitman & East Bridgewater, as well as all citizens of the Commonwealth. To know that the Speaker of the House wants to protect one of his guaranteed votes indicates to me that my campaign has exposed Beacon Hill for what it really is... A super-majority run by career politicians who don't want what's best for Massachusetts, rather what will keep them in power.
From the Boston Globe (http://bit.ly/90sBJf):
"Many Democratic incumbents, including Senator Susan Fargo of Lincoln and Representative Allen McCarthy of East Bridgewater, who are locked in tough battles with conservative challengers, have been sounding traditionally Republican themes such as lower taxes and spending cuts.
McCarthy is facing Geoff Diehl, a Whitman Finance Committee member and sign company account executive. The candidates have battled over taxes and immigration. McCarthy, who acknowledges that he is in a tough battle, has been getting fund-raising and other help from House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo, according to members of DeLeo's leadership team."
Please help me send me to the State House so I can work to restore the trust we need in Massachusetts leadership.
Thank you!
Join WATD-FM as we continue our series of political forums with an event for the two candidates vying for the 7th Plymouth District seat.
State Rep. Allen McCarthy and challenger Geoff Diehl will debate tonight on WATD (95.9 FM), and we are asking our listeners to submit questions for the candidates - you can do that by going to www.959watd.com/candidatequestions.
McCarthy, a Democrat from East Bridgewater, and Diehl, his Republican challenger from Whitman, are running for the 7th Plymouth district seat, which includes Abington, East Bridgewater and Whitman.
WATD's Managing Editor Christine James will be joined in studio by Kevin Tocci from Whitman Cable Access, Meaghan Glassett from the Whitman Express, and John Zaremba the Suburban Editor from The Enterprise.
The debate will air live at 6:15 p.m, and will be archived the following day at www.959watd.com/politics/forums.
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The 4th installment of a series of half-hour shows featuring Geoff Diehl, candidate for State Representative. Topics will include the issues facing Massachusetts and the 7th Plymouth District (Abington, Whitman & East Bridgewater). Host for September's show is Peter Hamilton - East Bridgewater.
Enjoyable interview with Pete, "Da Tech Guy" (http://datechguy.wordpress.com), regarding the climate for Republican candidates in Massachusetts. (Sept. 1, 2010)
Donations to:
"Committee to Elect Geoff Diehl"
10 Village Way, Whitman MA 02382
Volunteer at the Campaign HQ:
529 Washington Street, Whitman MA 02382
(781) 261-3103
As a first-time candidate, you can imagine how thrilled I was to see today's CNN article regarding Scott's efforts to help out with campaigns here in MA:
The people of my district (7th Plymouth - Abington, Whitman & East Bridgewater) felt very strongly about electing Scott to the US Senate (combined 70/30 on Jan. 11) and we were able to rally a lot of support behind him leading up to the Special Election.
But as we all know, it was Scott's efforts that made him a winner that day. The stories of his time spent in our towns is, I'm positive, echoed across the Commonwealth so I won't bog this post down with yet another campaign tale. Suffice to say that he worked tirelessly and set the bar for all of us who are running - for that I am supremely grateful. There's a quote - "The speed of the pack is determined by the pace of the leader."
I look at Scott's effort as the benchmark for what I have to do in this race and as I meet fellow Republican candidates for all offices, I sense that the same determination that permeated State Senator Brown has rubbed off on them, as well.
So here I stand, humbled by the energy and effort it took for US Senator Brown to pave a path for the rest of us and I thank him for showing us (and the Country) the way. To come back onto the campaign trail and continue the fight to bring accountability and common sense to the Commonwealth is more that I could have asked and when all is said and done, I think we will owe Scott yet another debt of gratitude.
I have had the great fortune to have been raised in the greatest nation on earth, and I will do all I can to succeed - for the future of my family, my towns and my state. Thank you to all who have contributed to the campaign I've been lucky to be in and let's get ready for November... There's still a lot of work to be done. Right, Scott?
Geoff Diehl, candidate for State Representative for the 7th Plymouth district (Abington, Whitman & East Bridgewater) speaks about the importance of Election Day (Nov. 2, 2010) for the three towns he will fight for once in office.
If you believe in Geoff Diehl and his message, please contribute to the campaign so that we can spread the word by Election Day!
Contributions can be sent to:
"Committee To Elect Geoff Diehl"
10 Village Way
Whitman, MA 02382
Taped at WHCA (Ch. 9) in Whitman, host Steve DeGrechie speaks with candidate Diehl about state issues facing the towns of Abington, Whitman & East Bridgewater.
Topics: C/Rasinos, move to Fed. Ed. standards, $1.6m in Abington and more. Total time: 30 minutes.
Geoff Diehl for State Representative 2010: Campaign HQ Grand Opening 529 Washington Street, Whitman
Monday, July 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Statewide candidates, local elected officials & the GD2010 Committee will be christening the New Voice, Smart Choice office.
All GOP candidates on the November ballot are invited to bring campaign signs which will be hung on a common wall to create awareness for everyone looking to bring balance to Massachusetts!
The event is free, but donations are welcome (and needed!)... There will also be food and refreshments.
For more information, contact Karli Connors (karli@geoffdiehl.com)
The 2nd installment of a monthly series of half-hour shows featuring Geoff Diehl, candidate for State Representative. Topics will include the issues facing Massachusetts and the 7th Plymouth District (Abington, Whitman & East Bridgewater). Host for May's show is David Walsh - East Bridgewater.
Video 1 (of 3) [Show broken down into 10 min. segments):
Video 2 (of 3) [Show broken down into 10 min. segments):
Video 3 (of 3) [Show broken down into 10 min. segments):
If you like what you see and what to support the campaign to bring REAL reform to Beacon Hill, please go to http://www.geoffdiehl.com to register to become a volunteer or feel free to send a donation to:
Committee to Elect Geoff Diehl
10 Village Way
Whitman, MA 02382
(no more than $500 per person / calendar year)
The 1st episode in what will be a monthly series of half-hour shows featuring Geoff Diehl, candidate for State Representative. Topics will include the issues facing Massachusetts and the 7th Plymouth District (Abington, Whitman & East Bridgewater). Host for this show is Steve DeGrechie, Whitman resident.
Part 2 (of 3)
Part 3 (of 3)
Be a part of a winning team... Join the campaign as a Volunteer and also DONATE at http://www.geoffdiehl.com
It's time for NEW VOICES on Beacon Hill - People to make the SMART CHOICES for our future!
HOLLY ROBICHAUD, The Herald's "Lone Republican," (http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/news/lone_republican/) interviews GEOFF DIEHL, State Representative candidate for the 7th Plymouth District: http://www.geoffdiehl.com
Please consider a donation to the campaign - we need to spread the message by November!
CTE Geoff Diehl, 10 Village Way, Whitman MA 02382
(Not to exceed $500 per calendar year per person.)
Michael Sullivan, partner of Ashcroft & Sullivan and former US Attorney for Massachusetts, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, Plymouth County DA and, yes, 7th Plymouth State Rep., gives a tremendous speech at the campaign kick-off!
Please consider supporting my campaign for State Representative of the 7th Plymouth district by visiting http://www.geoffdiehl.com and either making a donation or signing up to be a campaign volunteer!
Ron Whitney, prominent local Whitman attorney, former Selectman and also State Rep of the 7th Plymouth, gives a spirited speech.
Please consider supporting my campaign for State Representative of the 7th Plymouth district by visiting http://www.geoffdiehl.com and either making a donation or signing up to be a campaign volunteer!
NED KIRBY: Former State Representative, Plymouth County Commissioner, State Senator and one of the greatest assets of and for the people of the South Shore (and all of Massachusetts)!
Please consider supporting my campaign for State Representative of the 7th Plymouth district by visiting http://www.geoffdiehl.com and either making a donation or signing up to be a campaign volunteer!
