Is there an easier job on Beacon Hill than Republican whip? What does that entail — keeping people awake so they can vote no? Well, Tim Dodd is looking to replace that piece of decorative furniture that is George Peterson. Dodd is a current selectman — he knows what the towns are going through and how to improve laws to better people’s lives. He’s a teacher — he knows how to reform education, not just perform a sound bite. He’ll work with the state leadership, not just vote no and go home. And hustle? The guy’s everywhere in that district — and you should see his proposed schedule for district hours. It would make a lesser man keel over. Don’t look for him at campaign HQ though, as he’s knocking on doors.
Some Republicans offer a differing voice in the Legislature. Peterson offers his constituents indifferent service, and the rest of us a seat warmer. Dodd wants to change that. Smart work on budgets, education, environment, jobs. Far more than “not my fault, I said no” that typifies the incumbent. Unfortunately, the reactive ethics law in force prevents this candidate, pretty much alone on this, from asking for campaign donations. So I’m doing it for him — give this guy some scratch. Ride the wave, and get someone who knows how to work, and wants to work, in the State House.
Josh Cutler has stepped up when so few would — to take on a longtime incumbent in SE Massachusetts. To color blue a district largely surrounded by blue, and to add a voice to the Beacon Hill conversation whose vocabulary will extend beyond “no”. He’s been running hard for several months now, and unlike the current occupant — he wants this job. He’s a businessman who knows how to be responsible for his actions. Cutler knows how to get away from our over-reliance on capital gains taxes. Cutler knows 40B and Open Meeting Law have problems. He’s willing to take positions…and fight for them. If the people in Webster’s district want to get rid of the incumbent. It will be a real step up. Will you help?
