Updates, 3/27/2014: To no one's surprise, the House legislation is missing key provisions -- no indexing and too low of an increase for tipped workers. Now the push comes to the Amendments, and the hardball is, apparently, around the … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Needs an Experienced, Professional AG
This morning, I launched my campaign for Massachusetts Attorney General. I’m the first announced candidate in the race and a first-time candidate so I know I have my work cut out for me over the next 13 months. But the conversation … [Read more...]
Benson campaign knocks on 1,000 doors
LUNENBURG - State Representative Jen Benson announced today that her campaign has knocked on well over 1,000 doors during the summer, and she is just getting started as the campaign season starts to heat up. While many candidates rely on … [Read more...]
Stories from the Campaign Trail
HANNA On a hot summer day a few weeks ago, I canvassed a neighborhood in Brockton. I rang the doorbell at this one brick house, and a middle-aged man came to the door holding a cool glass of lemonade in his right hand. As he … [Read more...]
What the Grassroots Are All About
Our strong grassroots momentum has gained attention across the district. Additionally, national organizations are taking notice of our campaign. In addition to being a top finisher in Democracy for America's Grassroots All-Stars … [Read more...]
We Made the Finals! Now Let’s Win!
I'm proud to report that, thanks in no small part to the dogged support I've received from the BMG community, I am a finalist in Democracy for America's Grassroots All-Star contest! Out of 90 campaigns for the U.S. House of … [Read more...]
21 in 21 for the 9th District
I'm writing to you today to urge you to keep our momentum building by taking part in our grassroots outreach effort 21 in 21 for the 9th District. Over the next three weeks, I will continue reaching out to our communities by visiting … [Read more...]
Help Me Become a DFA Grassroots All-Star!
Blue Mass Group's endorsement has been extremely helpful when reaching out to progressive activists and voters. Here's another great opportunity to reach out to the netroots and grassroots. Democracy for America has just kicked off its 2010 … [Read more...]
Activist Alert: FEC Comment Period for Volunteer Material Exemptions
This may be of interest to those of you interested in grassroots activism and party-building. From my inbox: New Draft Policy on Volunteer Materials Available for Your Comment. From: Federal Election Commission … [Read more...]
Grassroots: Care & Feeding
Following up this recent BMG thread, here is a BuzzFlash commentary on a new Rolling Stone piece about Obama's (and by extension, Patrick's) stewardship, or lack thereof, of supporters in the off years: While Tea Partiers were in the … [Read more...]
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