Today is the official beginning of my campaign for Congress. I will be speaking at five different locations across the district: 8 am -- Lancaster -- Sandee's Restaurant, 162 Main Street10 am -- Concord -- Emerson Hospital, 133 Old … [Read more...]
To Whom Have the MA-05 Candidates Given
State Rep. James Eldridge, both through his political committee and his personal funds, has given several thousands of dollars to the Democratic State Committee, Governor Deval Patrick's campaign, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray's campaign, and many … [Read more...]
www.JamieForCongress.com is LIVE
I wanted to drop a quick note to let you know that my campaign website was launched yesterday: www.JamieForCongress.comIt is a work in progress, so I welcome feedback from the BMG community on ways to make it as informative and useful as … [Read more...]
5th District Candidates’ Ages
How old are the candidates in the Democratic primary?33: State Representative James Eldridge35: Former Lancaster Selectman Stephen Kerrigan36: State Representative Barry Finegold53: Former Lowell Mayor Eileen Donoghue53: Sheriff James … [Read more...]
Update on Exploratory Committee for 5th Congressional
Before I was elected to the State House in 2002, I worked as a Legal Aid attorney for Merrimack Valley Legal Services (MVLS), helping working people in Lowell and Lawrence fight evictions, get unemployment benefits, and applying for Social … [Read more...]
DINO Baddour covets Meehan’s seat
If this is true, one of the most notorius DINOs in Massachusetts is using his kids for campaign reconnaisance. From today's Lowell Sun column:WHY WOULD a Methuen state senator take his kids trick-or-treating in Lowell's Highlands?Because … [Read more...]
The Fix: MoveOn.org targets safe seat cash
This has been a big topic here at BMG, and now it's on The Fix, the political blog of The Washington Post.Moveon.org Urges Safe Dems to Pony UpWith 15 days to go until the election, MoveOn.org is asking Democratic members of Congress to … [Read more...]
Lowell Sun: Forget Gabrieli, Write-In Marty Meehan
Unconventional WisdomThe Lowell SunIn two days Democrats will select a gubernatorial candidate to take on Republican Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey, and The Column raises this important question: Is is too late to launch a sticker campaign for U.S. … [Read more...]