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...]
Putting the Democrat Back in Democrat
The following announcement went out to YDM members earlier today, outlining the candidates we've endorsed and why. I hope you'll consider getting involved as we work to support these fantastic Democrats through … [Read more...]
Sound public policy should trump sound bites in immigration debate
If there is one thing that is critical during a budget debate, it is to have hard numbers for associated costs and savings. I also raised concerns on the scope of the language that seems to require a costly immigration screening for … [Read more...]
Education Forum on November 9th in Acton
One thing we all value is education and we understand the importance of an excellent education for the future of our Commonwealth. Last year I ran on a strong education platform and I am now thrilled to serve on the Joint Committee on … [Read more...]
Anatomy of a Great Campaign
I arrived a week and a half before Election Day to do my afternoon of phone banking for Jen, as promised, and took up a packet or two of Unenrolled in Harvard, MA. I didn't say it then (for "stategery" reasons), but I felt really good about … [Read more...]
Is Kurt Hayes For Teaching Creationism In Schools?
The question comes up first because of Hayes' membership in Trinity Church of Bolton (no, it's not you, their website sucks and is half broken). The tenor of the church is severely fundamentalist, and I have listened to some of the sermons … [Read more...]
You Get the Government You Deserve – Canvass (for Jen) Saturday!
Jen is running in a mixed district...while it has been represented by progressive Eldridge for some time, it's not a guarantee, even in this tough year for Republicans, that a Democrat will take it. And what's worse, her opponent none other … [Read more...]
Jen Benson Campaign Update
It has been a real whirlwind since I announced my candidacy for 37th Middlesex State Representative on February 18th in BMG. Several other excellent Democratic candidates have come and gone and now I am alone facing a conservative … [Read more...]
Mass GOP misleads on Benson, Tsongas
What's that, you say? Secondly, the attack on Niki Tsongas is demonstrably untrue. The national GOP has attacked Barack Obama using the exact same $31,850 mark. Just three days before the PolitickerMA.com story, FactCheck.org revealed … [Read more...]
37th Middlesex: I just got off the phone with a pollster
First he asked me a couple of standard questions: Party registration? (Democrat) How likely are you to vote? (very likely) He then asked me whether I thought Massachusetts was right or wrong direction. I said yes, with some hesitation. I … [Read more...]