In the end, as a Mac supporter, I was proud to have punched the ballot for him. He did his best, went the progressive route, got the endorsements, and played the game. It's now time for me, and, I hope, most of Mac's supporters, to turn to … [Read more...]
Mac D’Alessandro’s clarity on Citizens United & corporate money in politics
[ Edit: I also posted this video on Daily Kos - please recommend! ] One reason Mac D'Alessandro may be, as Red Mass Group's EaBo says, "the most dangerous man running for Congress this year," is his ability to clearly communicate … [Read more...]
Candidate Interviews Online and On The Air
The interviews include: - Denise Garlick, Gary McNeil, and Jerry Wasserman; candidates for the Norfolk 13th state rep district (Lida Harkins' seat that includes Needham, Dover, and half of Medfield). - Mac D'Alessandro, candidate for the … [Read more...]
MA-09: In Times Like These…
Cross posted at DailyKos.com I'm not sure if this is true for everyone viewing BlueMassGroup but if you are like me the ad banners are bombarding you with Steve Lynch ads. His tag line is "In Times Like These We Need A Guy Like … [Read more...]
You Can Handle the Truth
INCORRECT STATEMENT #1 "They were all onboard." In the debate, Congressman Lynch said or implied several times that the insurance companies supported healthcare reform. That is factually incorrect. The Quotes: Mac D'Alessandro: "The … [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...]
Young Democrats Back D’Alessandro’s Primary Challenge, Also Endorse Founder in Treasurer Race
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 9, 2010 Contact: Kevin Gilnack, Communications Director, kgilnack@ydma.org, 617.506.9670 Young Democrats of Massachusetts Endorse Mac D’Alessandro for Congress Organization pledges support to elect the … [Read more...]
Mac D’Alessandro: “Most important race in the country”
MoveOn is endorsing Mac D'Alessandro for Congress! Tomorrow, Tuesday at noon, local MoveOn members will gather on the Boston common for a Mac D'Alessandro endorsement rally (click to RSVP and contact the organizers). "For those of you … [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...]
Another Bad Vote
While teachers are being laid off in Brockton, storefronts are empty from Needham to Dorchester, and so many people are still struggling to find work, I am disappointed that Stephen Lynch yet again voted with Republicans to commit another … [Read more...]