{"id":2252,"date":"2010-09-21T07:59:05","date_gmt":"2010-09-21T07:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rightwinggranny.com\/?p=2252"},"modified":"2010-09-21T07:59:05","modified_gmt":"2010-09-21T07:59:05","slug":"rumblings_in_massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rightwinggranny.com\/?p=2252","title":{"rendered":"Rumblings In Massachusetts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last night I attended a meeting of the Northborough Tea Party.  <\/span>The purpose of the meeting was to bring together all the candidates who had participated in the recent Republican primary in a show of unity.  <\/span>The meeting was held at the Northborough Library.  <\/span>The room was packed, standing room only, and the crowd stayed after the meeting to talk with the candidates.<\/font><\/p>\n

I live in Norfolk County, so many of the candidates were not in my district.  <\/span>However, I was truly impressed with the qualifications and energy level of all the candidates who spoke.  <\/span>There were four statewide candidates who spoke; they were well qualified and had good ideas for Massachusetts.<\/font><\/p>\n

I have written before about <\/font>Jim McKenna<\/font><\/a>‘s successful write-in campaign to run against incumbent Martha Coakley for Massachusetts Attorney General.   <\/span>Last night Jim reported that at last count, his write-in campaign had more than 25,000 votes.   <\/span>It is unusual in this state for a write-in candidate to even reach the threshold of 10,000 votes to qualify to be on the ballot.  <\/span>His vote count shows that he has the ability to organize and get things done.  <\/span>His platform was simple–enforce the laws regarding illegal immigrants, and deal with the corruption that has invaded Beacon Hill.  <\/span>He is an energetic candidate who will bring positive change to Massachusetts.<\/font><\/p>\n

Bill Campbell<\/font><\/a> is the Republican candidate for Massachusetts Secretary of State.   <\/span>He stated his plans to protect our election process.  <\/span>He opposes Election Day Registration–the risk of fraud is too great and the cost to the Commonwealth is too high.  <\/span>He supports changes that will ensure military ballots are counted.   <\/span>He also supports voters having to show identification when they vote.  <\/span>In Massachusetts you can’t buy a pack of cigarettes without showing identification–voting is much more important.<\/font><\/p>\n

Mary Z. Connaughton<\/font><\/a> is running for State Auditor.   <\/span>She is a CPA and an auditor and is extremely qualified for the position.  <\/span>Her platform included enhancing communication and government transparency through technology and the Internet.  <\/span>If she is elected, she will audit the spending by the legislature, something that is not currently done.  <\/span>She has the experience and the knowledge to bring positive change to Massachusetts.<\/font><\/p>\n

Karyn Polito<\/font><\/a> is the Republican candidate for State Treasurer.   <\/span>Her platform included making changes in the state pension plans from this point forward.   <\/span>The changes she proposed would save the State money and cut down on future unfunded liabilities.  <\/span>Karyn has served as a state lawmaker and has a record of fighting tax increases and wasteful spending.  <\/span>She would definitely be a force for fiscal sanity if she is elected.<\/font><\/p>\n

It is exciting that the Republicans in Massachusetts have produced such an impressive group of candidates.  <\/span>If you live in Massachusetts and truly want positive change, these are the people who deserve your vote.<\/font><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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