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...]
Are you a Mac or a Lynch? Take the Quiz (and Get Involved)!
There are a number of ways to get involved, both locally and from across the country, with some actions taking only a couple of minutes. As you saw from the quiz above, the differences between the incumbent and me are very clear. Make … [Read more...]
Blogger for Mac D’Alessandro publicly shamed at Swing State Project
Uncomfortable. For the record, I was not aware that Mat Helman was also Senate Guru, not that disclosure was required. Rather than trying to describe what happened, I am simply going to reprint most of DavidNYC's post outing … [Read more...]
The Twilight Zone
Many of us share this frustration when our elected Democratic leaders fall short of their campaign promises or our Party's highest ideals. As has been a mantra of the netroots for some time, the goal is no longer simply electing more … [Read more...]
I’m a Mac. Are You?
I'm Mac D'Alessandro, and I'd like to ask you a question. Does it bother you that Stephen Lynch voted against health care reform that gave tens of millions of Americans access to health care and will make "pre-existing condition" … [Read more...]
MA-09: D’Alessandro makes the ballot
Press release (no link): Mac D'Alessandro, Democratic candidate for Congress from Massachusetts' 9th district, submitted nearly 4,000 certified signatures to the Secretary of the Commonwealth today, officially earning a spot on the … [Read more...]
Stephen Lynch and his health care vote UPDATE
You can see this as well at my blog: http://seaneoreilly.blogspot.com Letter from Mr. Wayne Manson of Old Post Road (see his letter and my response below) Mr. Manson's Letter: WALPOLE - To the editor: Just a couple of corrections to Sean … [Read more...]
Response to Stephen Lynch’s defense of health care NO vote
Here is my letter: To the Editor: Congressman Stephen Lynch addressed Town Meeting on Wednesday evening and spent a considerable amount of time defending his no vote on health insurance reform. Unfortunately there was no opportunity … [Read more...]