Failed congressional candidate Jeff Perry's appointment - no doubt following a nationwide search - to the long-vacant post of "Special Sheriff" of Barnstable County has gotten miserable reviews from across the political spectrum. … [Read more...]
Globe poll: Barney Frank way ahead; Bill Keating up by 4
Today's Globe reports that MA's two most hotly-contested congressional races are looking good for the Democrats (the full poll is here). In the 10th District, Bill Keating leads Jeff Perry by 4 points, 37-33. A remarkably high … [Read more...]
Rally FAIL
The Globe's description of what happened in Dennis today is comedy gold. Remember, this was supposed to be a joint appearance by Perry and Baker to rally the troops for the Republican ticket! Woohoo! Perry, under fire for his … [Read more...]
Red Wall of Silence showing cracks: Mihos says Perry should quit; other GOPers are criticizing him
I'd say the Red Wall of Silence around Jeff Perry and his strip search problem is still basically holding. But it's definitely showing some cracks. A few Republicans are speaking out, some elected, some not. Christy Mihos, … [Read more...]
Want to keep Jeff Perry away from DC? Here’s your chance!
Jeff Perry, as we've been discussing the past few days, is clearly not fit to serve in the U.S. Congress. Fortunately, the local OFA crew is on the case, and they have organized two major canvassing events in the 10th district this … [Read more...]
Margery Eagan and Joan Vennochi hammer Jeff Perry
The Herald's Margery Eagan is no longer interesting in holding back. At all. Jeff Perry has a serious problem with the truth. Oof - tough start. She then runs down all the times Perry has been caught in, ahem, "misstatements" … [Read more...]
In his own words: Perry’s hypocrisy personified
and another: There is absolutely a double standard when it comes to personal and ethical scandals and how the media reports them. Democrats are often given a pass or promptly forgiven (need I mentioned [sic] Bill Clinton?) while … [Read more...]
The Red Wall of Silence is holding … so far. Will any GOPers break ranks with Perry?
Here's Senator Brown's radio ad: Brown: This is United States Senator Scott Brown with a message for the people of the 10th Congressional District. You have another chance to shake up the status quo in Washington on Tuesday, November … [Read more...]
Ask every Republican you know about Jeff Perry
As far as I am concerned, the new revelations about Jeff Perry render him plainly unfit for any office, to say nothing of the U.S. Congress. So I wonder what Republicans think. Of course they want to pick up seats - everyone wants to … [Read more...]
Strip-search victim speaks out, says Perry “had to hear me screaming and crying”
At this point, can there be any serious doubt that Jeff Perry is not fit to serve in the Congress of the United States? Lisa Allen, who was 14 years old when Perry's subordinate officer Scott Flanagan groped and illegally strip-searched … [Read more...]