I like this painting.
Regards — Cliff
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Elections Today—Peru
To quote a friend of mine:
For me, one of the problems with our involvement in Afghanistan is that we lack the money, and more important, the energy, to be involved in our own neighborhood, the Western Hemisphere. Not militarily involved, but in terms of helping build economies, which, in turn, would ease our own problems, such as illegal immigration. As I will note in my penultimate blog post on the Mass Democratic Convention, at least one of the candidates for Junior Senator is aware of our failed war on drugs and what it does to us in terms of unrest in Latin America.
Regards — Cliff
With so much happenng in the U.S. and around the globe, it is easy to forget/ignore Peru's runoff Presidential election Sunday that is an ideological contest between leftist former Army officer Ollanta Humala and center right Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of the ex-President. Peru has one of the fastest growing economies in the world, largely due to the ex-President's policies, but there is still an all-too-big income disparityI agree with everything that my friend said, and she knows the territory.
If Humala wins it is important that the U.S. indicate its satisfaction with the process and avoid the hand wringing that I am afraid will follow. Humala may choose to follow in the path of Lula da Silva in Brazil. If forced, however, by an emotional U.S. reaction, he may well follow the Chavez path. Nervous markets may also commit an error that will affect Peru's economic growth and push it toward the left.
For me, one of the problems with our involvement in Afghanistan is that we lack the money, and more important, the energy, to be involved in our own neighborhood, the Western Hemisphere. Not militarily involved, but in terms of helping build economies, which, in turn, would ease our own problems, such as illegal immigration. As I will note in my penultimate blog post on the Mass Democratic Convention, at least one of the candidates for Junior Senator is aware of our failed war on drugs and what it does to us in terms of unrest in Latin America.
Regards — Cliff
Democratic Party Convention—V
Now on to Charter Amendments.
The issue is Article 3, Section 2. Well, I am not following this closely and if you are interested, I suggest you contract Ms Marie Sweeney, who has this all locked down, I am sure.
Passed by voice vote, but with some opposed.
Now we move to resolutions. I would like to tell you what happened on the resolutions, but all the the Democratic Candidates for the Kennedy Seat were talking to the "Press" and that is where I was.
I am going to terminate this post and come back with my notes from the Candidates, and then with some pictures and then an overall assessment. A more Mass Republican Party oriented set of comments will be over at the LRCC Blog. Nothing secret, just the fact that I don't wish to bury those lessons. A stronger Republican Party means that the Democratic Party has to shape up its game and the result is that everyone wins in terms of Government performance. As one commenter noted on an earlier post, the Democrats can't run solely on Ted Kennedy in 2012.
The reason for this break in blogging is that once the Conference adjourned I went in search of a bank, of lunch, and went to pick up my mail (at the Post Office) and two prints, one with replaced broken glass and one with a new frame. Then I went to Mass and then my wife wanted to go out to dinner. These things just add up.
Regards — Cliff
The issue is Article 3, Section 2. Well, I am not following this closely and if you are interested, I suggest you contract Ms Marie Sweeney, who has this all locked down, I am sure.
Passed by voice vote, but with some opposed.
Now we move to resolutions. I would like to tell you what happened on the resolutions, but all the the Democratic Candidates for the Kennedy Seat were talking to the "Press" and that is where I was.
I am going to terminate this post and come back with my notes from the Candidates, and then with some pictures and then an overall assessment. A more Mass Republican Party oriented set of comments will be over at the LRCC Blog. Nothing secret, just the fact that I don't wish to bury those lessons. A stronger Republican Party means that the Democratic Party has to shape up its game and the result is that everyone wins in terms of Government performance. As one commenter noted on an earlier post, the Democrats can't run solely on Ted Kennedy in 2012.
The reason for this break in blogging is that once the Conference adjourned I went in search of a bank, of lunch, and went to pick up my mail (at the Post Office) and two prints, one with replaced broken glass and one with a new frame. Then I went to Mass and then my wife wanted to go out to dinner. These things just add up.
Regards — Cliff
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Democratic State Convention—IV
A new speaker tells us "That is why we are here Elections are about choices." We need to reelect the President.
Now we do some Administrivia, including calling the roll. So, we are on a hiatus, as the roll call work is done on the floor, by the County organizations.
Now a scholarship is being handed out. Two of them, actually.
The next speaker is from the Mass AFL/CIO. The essence of this Democratic Party is labor and the late Ted Kennedy used to make that point. The AFL/CIO is on the ground where the tornados have struck.
Chairman of the Convention is back and we are off and running.
Now a speaker says something interesting. By decentralizing the 2010 campaign the Democrats were able to buck the national trend of voting for Republicans. If this is the case, it is significant.
Now there is some discussion of how good the Democrats are and how they care for everyone. Now is the time to show that Democrats are people of Action. Not a game of cynicism, but a Party of Action. It is done by communities of conversation, by information, since we are on the right side of the issues.
How to have those conversations? Through Facebook and other social networking activities.
Now comes Nicole to talk to us about the Hampden County and mostly to move adoption of the Action Agenda.
The Candidates for US Senate in 2012:
The very strange part of this is that I am logged onto the Tsongas Arena wireless and am able to read sites on the World Wide Web, and post to them, but I am not able to send or receive EMails, which means that I am not getting photos I take, which I then EMail to myself on my phone. I am not able to get EMails via Mac Mail nor from my World Software Tool and Die account, which is your basic UNIX PINE account. My phone and my iPad both can send and receive EMails.
Regards — Cliff
Now we do some Administrivia, including calling the roll. So, we are on a hiatus, as the roll call work is done on the floor, by the County organizations.
Now a scholarship is being handed out. Two of them, actually.
The next speaker is from the Mass AFL/CIO. The essence of this Democratic Party is labor and the late Ted Kennedy used to make that point. The AFL/CIO is on the ground where the tornados have struck.
Chairman of the Convention is back and we are off and running.
Now a speaker says something interesting. By decentralizing the 2010 campaign the Democrats were able to buck the national trend of voting for Republicans. If this is the case, it is significant.
Now there is some discussion of how good the Democrats are and how they care for everyone. Now is the time to show that Democrats are people of Action. Not a game of cynicism, but a Party of Action. It is done by communities of conversation, by information, since we are on the right side of the issues.
How to have those conversations? Through Facebook and other social networking activities.
Now comes Nicole to talk to us about the Hampden County and mostly to move adoption of the Action Agenda.
The Candidates for US Senate in 2012:
- Rep Tom Conroy. The best social action is a good job for someone. I have seen the dark side of the private sector and put my job on the line because of corporate corruption. Wall Street has been reckless and the Middle Class is getting ripped off and I will be the voice for that change. Overseas we are going to war to often and wasting resources that should be spent here and I will be your voice for that change. Next month I will start a two month walk around the state to talk to you. Join me on this walk.
- Lawyer Marisa DeFranco. I want to put the government back in the hands of the People. I am running for those who are working more than 8 hours a day or work two jobs. Wealth redistribution is the super rich—the too big to fail getting the money. We don't do class warfare, the Republicans do it. We are going to end corporate welfare as we know it. We allow today's immigrants get the same future as our parents. Our private issues will not be public footballs any more.
- Alan Khazei. Founder of City Year. "Mom said, do what makes you happy". Helped to create Americorp. Scott Brown isn't a leader. He didn't make any mark in the Mass Legislature and he isn't doing anything in Washington. We ask, are we better off and the answer is no. My grandparents didn't have a lot, but they shared what they had and that is the spirit that I think we should have. We live in tough times but I think we can turn things around. I have brought together Democrats and Republicans. It is up to all of us.
- Bob Massie. I am running for the US Senate for you. We in Massachusetts we have been first in moving forward, from fighting slavery to gay marriage. We have always been for the rights of everyone. We have all been through hard times. We have always gotten up and fought back. The Right Wing is slashing at our rights and feeding the banks and wall Street. Problems will not go away on their own. We need to drive our country forward into the 21st Century. When Kennedy goes behind closed doors it was for us, but when Brown does it it is to help corporations. My first act will be to introduce a Constitutional Amendment to reverse Citizens United.
- Herb Robinson. A social liberal and a fiscal conservative. "What am I doing here?" I believe the country is in a long term economic decline that can only be reversed by a long term energy program. Senator Brown can not legislate the laws of physics. Hydrofracking is bad. and quickly off the state.
- Mayor Setti Warren. Served in Iraq as a Navy Intelligence Specialist, having enlisted after 9/11. It is our children's future that is at stake and we must ensure that our children have a fair start in life and the education they need, including access to college and technical training. They must enter a thriving economy. This requires investment in infrastructure and new technology. Then they must be able to retire to a secure life. Scott Brown promises conflict and jobs shipped overseas, while some big corporations pay no taxes. He votes 87% of the time with the other Republicans. He voted to gut funding for Planned Parenthood and questions the science behind Climate Change. Some say I am too young and it is the wrong time. But, it is always the right time to do the right thing for your country. It is time to retire Scott Brown.
The very strange part of this is that I am logged onto the Tsongas Arena wireless and am able to read sites on the World Wide Web, and post to them, but I am not able to send or receive EMails, which means that I am not getting photos I take, which I then EMail to myself on my phone. I am not able to get EMails via Mac Mail nor from my World Software Tool and Die account, which is your basic UNIX PINE account. My phone and my iPad both can send and receive EMails.
Regards — Cliff
Democratic State Convention—III
Now Marty Meehan, Chancellor of UMass Lowell, welcomes everyone. Talks about the University. Notes that Massachusetts is an innovation based economy and that the University is leading in developing that innovation and over the long run 66% of graduates remain in Massachusetts.
This year 34% of the students were the first in their family to graduate from college. We need to make sure we sustain this.
Now it is Lt Gov Tim Murray's chance to talk. He gets lots of applause. Reflects on the fact that Massachusetts rolled back the red tide of revolution (although he did not use that term). The purpose of our politics is to reflect our values and to honor the brave men and women in uniform, to provide good schools and to leave this commonwealth a little better off than before.
Now he honors the folks who were active, in the various way in pushing issues and candidates, by having folks stand up for the activities. Now the pitch to reelect Barack Obama and to replace the current US Senator. The 2012 campaign is here, now.
Now the introduction of Governor Deval Patrick. Standing ovation. Reflecting back to 2005 and the Convention in this arena and addressing this Party and saying "Yes We Can". We have weathered the economic storm better than most, our students are top in the nation and more folks have health care. Thank you to the teachers and state employees and health care workers and then on to other workers.
We are on the right track, a track to a better tomorrow. The Republican track is very different. The Bush Administration gave us the largest increase in government in our history and the largest run-up of debt. National Republicans have abandoned any sense of balance. We Democrats need to be better than that. We need to be clear what we are for. I am proud to be a Democrat. So, the bigger question is "What do we believe"—"equality, opportunity and fair play". We believe in opportunity for all and not just for the rich. In crisis turn to each other and not on each other.
If we want to win in 2012, recapture our second senate state and keep Barack Obama in the White House, it is time for Democrats to grow a backbone and stand up for what we believe.
Re education he notes that the best indicator of a good education is a good teacher, which Democrats believe.
Republicans are against Unions and we are for having Labor at the table to make Government smarter.
Not of our decisions have been right, but the times are not about making people comfortable, but about standing up for our core convictions.
The American Dream is up for grabs. The very notion that has made us the envy of the world. As an American and a member of this Commonwealth I am not yet satisfied. We need jobs and peaceful neighborhoods, and thus we need more equity in tax policy and tranquility on the streets. Now is no time to be satisfied. There are real people to be satisfied.
Politics is not like the weather. In politics we shape our own future. It is what we must do together in 2012. We need to reach down deep to understand what we stand for.
Uses the example of the tornado survivors, surrounded by their neighbors—community. In campaigns what undergirds all is what kind of community we are trying to build. We need to keep returning to our values. In 2012 we will win because we deserve to win and we will then build the loving community we need to.
This time around the sound seems a lot better.
Regards — Cliff
This year 34% of the students were the first in their family to graduate from college. We need to make sure we sustain this.
Now it is Lt Gov Tim Murray's chance to talk. He gets lots of applause. Reflects on the fact that Massachusetts rolled back the red tide of revolution (although he did not use that term). The purpose of our politics is to reflect our values and to honor the brave men and women in uniform, to provide good schools and to leave this commonwealth a little better off than before.
Now he honors the folks who were active, in the various way in pushing issues and candidates, by having folks stand up for the activities. Now the pitch to reelect Barack Obama and to replace the current US Senator. The 2012 campaign is here, now.
Now the introduction of Governor Deval Patrick. Standing ovation. Reflecting back to 2005 and the Convention in this arena and addressing this Party and saying "Yes We Can". We have weathered the economic storm better than most, our students are top in the nation and more folks have health care. Thank you to the teachers and state employees and health care workers and then on to other workers.
We are on the right track, a track to a better tomorrow. The Republican track is very different. The Bush Administration gave us the largest increase in government in our history and the largest run-up of debt. National Republicans have abandoned any sense of balance. We Democrats need to be better than that. We need to be clear what we are for. I am proud to be a Democrat. So, the bigger question is "What do we believe"—"equality, opportunity and fair play". We believe in opportunity for all and not just for the rich. In crisis turn to each other and not on each other.
If we want to win in 2012, recapture our second senate state and keep Barack Obama in the White House, it is time for Democrats to grow a backbone and stand up for what we believe.
Re education he notes that the best indicator of a good education is a good teacher, which Democrats believe.
Republicans are against Unions and we are for having Labor at the table to make Government smarter.
Not of our decisions have been right, but the times are not about making people comfortable, but about standing up for our core convictions.
The American Dream is up for grabs. The very notion that has made us the envy of the world. As an American and a member of this Commonwealth I am not yet satisfied. We need jobs and peaceful neighborhoods, and thus we need more equity in tax policy and tranquility on the streets. Now is no time to be satisfied. There are real people to be satisfied.
Politics is not like the weather. In politics we shape our own future. It is what we must do together in 2012. We need to reach down deep to understand what we stand for.
Uses the example of the tornado survivors, surrounded by their neighbors—community. In campaigns what undergirds all is what kind of community we are trying to build. We need to keep returning to our values. In 2012 we will win because we deserve to win and we will then build the loving community we need to.
This time around the sound seems a lot better.
Regards — Cliff
Democratic State Convention—II
I was out walking around with Jack Mitchell, who got me this Press Pass and is now down on the floor, second row center, talking to Kristin Ross-Sitcawich. As a result, I missed the Mass Democratic Party Chairman when he stopped by the Press Booth, but I expect he didn't say much, since I wasn't gone long.
It is 1007 and the lights have dimmed, suggesting that we are about to begin.
Democratic Party Chairman John Walsh has just walked up to the podium at 1017. The Convention is called to order. Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is not welcoming us and giving us our charge, as folks still stream in.
One of her lines is "While we live in an economy we also live in a society." She touts that Massachusetts was the first state to challenge DOMA. Calls for a moment of silence for those who have died and lost homes in the tornados. out west.
Then we move to the Invocation, where we get cites from the Book of Romans and the Book of Amos.—"Let Love be Genuine" and "Let Justice Roll Down".
Mr Bill Galvin, Mass Secretary of State, welcomes the crowd. He refers to looking for Sarah Palin's "spaceship" passing by and saying "Don't you feel sorry for Mitt Romney" with all those other other candidates. He then says that we face challenges in 2012, and the most important is a New Senator, who is not dedicated to indecision. With redistricting, we have to prepare for challenges that will come.
Now the presentation of the colors by four members of the Mass National Guard, with the Pledge of Allegiance by the Lowell Boys and Girls Club and the National Anthem by three graduates of UMass Lowell
Suzanne Bump now talks. Talks to about keeping Massachusetts Blue when the rest of the country was going Red (those who follow this blog know that I think these colors are silly). She is calling to memory the progressive stances of the Party and urging returning President Barack Obama to the White House and returning the Kennedy Seat to a Democrat. The Action Agenda being approved today reflects the values of the People of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It almost sounded like she wanted to run for the Senate Seat in 2012.
Now Bob DeLeo, Speaker of the House for Massachusetts. He talks to the victims of the terrible disaster out West. Jobs and health care costs and making government transparent, accountable and responsive. We, the Democrats, are protecting the recovery in Massachusetts, yet too many of our young people are swept up in hopelessness. Goals are taking back the senate seat, keeping the White House and keeping Beacon Hill Democratic.
Treasurer Steve Grossman is next up. Talks to making emergency funding available to schools in Western Mass damaged by the tornados. The response was strong. Touts moving Mass Government deposits to Mass banks. Helping women owned businesses receive money. Quotes FDR.
And thanks to the City of Lowell for hosting us. Representative Niki Tsongas, State Senator Eileen Donoghue, Mayor Jim Milanazzo, State Reps Tom Golden, Dave Nangle, Kevin Murphy and the Greater Lowell Area Democrats (GLAD) leadership. Mayor Milanazzo kicks off. Then State Senator (and former mayor) Eileen Donoghue. A sea of committed Democrats. Then Rep Niki Tsongas steps to the podium, who thanks Eileen and mentions the Mayor and all Niki invokes the late Ted Kennedy and her own late husband, Senator Paul Tsongas. Lowell is the showcase for the active role of Government in helping save cities. The Republicans want to eliminate that support and stop regulation and oppose equal pay for equal work and elimination of DADT and are against healthcare for all. As Democrats we hold core believes that include healthcare as a right and not a privilege. To restore our vision we need a Democratic Senator in 2012.
One thing impressive is that each speaker is short and hammers on the points. Good discipline on the part of the people putting on the convention.
Regards — Cliff
It is 1007 and the lights have dimmed, suggesting that we are about to begin.
Democratic Party Chairman John Walsh has just walked up to the podium at 1017. The Convention is called to order. Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is not welcoming us and giving us our charge, as folks still stream in.
One of her lines is "While we live in an economy we also live in a society." She touts that Massachusetts was the first state to challenge DOMA. Calls for a moment of silence for those who have died and lost homes in the tornados. out west.
Then we move to the Invocation, where we get cites from the Book of Romans and the Book of Amos.—"Let Love be Genuine" and "Let Justice Roll Down".
Mr Bill Galvin, Mass Secretary of State, welcomes the crowd. He refers to looking for Sarah Palin's "spaceship" passing by and saying "Don't you feel sorry for Mitt Romney" with all those other other candidates. He then says that we face challenges in 2012, and the most important is a New Senator, who is not dedicated to indecision. With redistricting, we have to prepare for challenges that will come.
Now the presentation of the colors by four members of the Mass National Guard, with the Pledge of Allegiance by the Lowell Boys and Girls Club and the National Anthem by three graduates of UMass Lowell
Suzanne Bump now talks. Talks to about keeping Massachusetts Blue when the rest of the country was going Red (those who follow this blog know that I think these colors are silly). She is calling to memory the progressive stances of the Party and urging returning President Barack Obama to the White House and returning the Kennedy Seat to a Democrat. The Action Agenda being approved today reflects the values of the People of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It almost sounded like she wanted to run for the Senate Seat in 2012.
Now Bob DeLeo, Speaker of the House for Massachusetts. He talks to the victims of the terrible disaster out West. Jobs and health care costs and making government transparent, accountable and responsive. We, the Democrats, are protecting the recovery in Massachusetts, yet too many of our young people are swept up in hopelessness. Goals are taking back the senate seat, keeping the White House and keeping Beacon Hill Democratic.
Treasurer Steve Grossman is next up. Talks to making emergency funding available to schools in Western Mass damaged by the tornados. The response was strong. Touts moving Mass Government deposits to Mass banks. Helping women owned businesses receive money. Quotes FDR.
And thanks to the City of Lowell for hosting us. Representative Niki Tsongas, State Senator Eileen Donoghue, Mayor Jim Milanazzo, State Reps Tom Golden, Dave Nangle, Kevin Murphy and the Greater Lowell Area Democrats (GLAD) leadership. Mayor Milanazzo kicks off. Then State Senator (and former mayor) Eileen Donoghue. A sea of committed Democrats. Then Rep Niki Tsongas steps to the podium, who thanks Eileen and mentions the Mayor and all Niki invokes the late Ted Kennedy and her own late husband, Senator Paul Tsongas. Lowell is the showcase for the active role of Government in helping save cities. The Republicans want to eliminate that support and stop regulation and oppose equal pay for equal work and elimination of DADT and are against healthcare for all. As Democrats we hold core believes that include healthcare as a right and not a privilege. To restore our vision we need a Democratic Senator in 2012.
One thing impressive is that each speaker is short and hammers on the points. Good discipline on the part of the people putting on the convention.
Regards — Cliff
Democratic State Convention—II
I was out walking around with Jack Mitchell, who got me this Press Pass and is now down on the floor, second row center, talking to Kristin Ross-Sitcawich. As a result, I missed the Mass Democratic Party Chairman when he stopped by the Press Booth, but I expect he didn't say much, since I wasn't gone long.
It is 1007 and the lights have dimmed, suggesting that we are about to begin.
Democratic Party Chairman John Walsh has just walked up to the podium at 1017. The Convention is called to order. Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is not welcoming us and giving us our charge, as folks still streaming in.
One of her lines is "While we live in an economy we also live in a society." She touts that Massachusetts was the first state to challenge DOMA. Calls for a moment of silence for those who have died and lost homes in the tornados. out west.
Then we move to the Invocation, where we get cites from the Book of Romans and the Book of Amos.—"Let Love be Genuine" and "Let Justice Roll Down".
Mr Bill Galvin, Mass Secretary of State, welcomes the crowd. He refers to looking for Sarah Palin's "spaceship" passing by and saying "Don't you feel sorry for Mitt Romney" with all those other other candidates. He then says that we face challenges in 2012, and the most important is a New Senator, who is not dedicated to indecision. With redistricting, we have to prepare for challenges that will come.
Now the presentation of the colors by four members of the Mass National Guard, with the Pledge of Allegiance by the Lowell Boys and Girls Club and the National Anthem by three graduates of UMass Lowell
Suzanne Bump now talks. Talks to about keeping Massachusetts Blue when the rest of the country was going Red (those who follow this blog know that I think these colors are silly). She is calling to memory the progressive stances of the Party and urging returning President Barack Obama to the White House and returning the Kennedy Seat to a Democrat. The Action Agenda being approved today reflects the values of the People of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It almost sounded like she wanted to run for the Senate Seat in 2012.
Now Bob DeLeo, Speaker of the House for Massachusetts. He talks to the victims of the terrible disaster out West. Jobs and health care costs and making government transparent, accountable and responsive. We, the Democrats, are protecting the recovery in Massachusetts, yet too many of our young people are swept up in hopelessness. Goals are taking back the senate seat, keeping the White House and keeping Beacon Hill Democratic.
Treasurer Steve Grossman is next up. Talks to making emergency funding available to schools in Western Mass damaged by the tornados. The response was strong. Touts moving Mass Government deposits to Mass banks. Helping women owned businesses receive money. Quotes FDR.
And thanks to the City of Lowell for hosting us. Niki Tsongas, Eileen Donohou, Jim Milanazzo, Dave Nangle, Tom Golden and the GLAD crowd.
One thing impressive is that each speaker is short and hammers on the points. Good discipline on the part of the people putting on the convention.
Regards — Cliff
It is 1007 and the lights have dimmed, suggesting that we are about to begin.
Democratic Party Chairman John Walsh has just walked up to the podium at 1017. The Convention is called to order. Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is not welcoming us and giving us our charge, as folks still streaming in.
One of her lines is "While we live in an economy we also live in a society." She touts that Massachusetts was the first state to challenge DOMA. Calls for a moment of silence for those who have died and lost homes in the tornados. out west.
Then we move to the Invocation, where we get cites from the Book of Romans and the Book of Amos.—"Let Love be Genuine" and "Let Justice Roll Down".
Mr Bill Galvin, Mass Secretary of State, welcomes the crowd. He refers to looking for Sarah Palin's "spaceship" passing by and saying "Don't you feel sorry for Mitt Romney" with all those other other candidates. He then says that we face challenges in 2012, and the most important is a New Senator, who is not dedicated to indecision. With redistricting, we have to prepare for challenges that will come.
Now the presentation of the colors by four members of the Mass National Guard, with the Pledge of Allegiance by the Lowell Boys and Girls Club and the National Anthem by three graduates of UMass Lowell
Suzanne Bump now talks. Talks to about keeping Massachusetts Blue when the rest of the country was going Red (those who follow this blog know that I think these colors are silly). She is calling to memory the progressive stances of the Party and urging returning President Barack Obama to the White House and returning the Kennedy Seat to a Democrat. The Action Agenda being approved today reflects the values of the People of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It almost sounded like she wanted to run for the Senate Seat in 2012.
Now Bob DeLeo, Speaker of the House for Massachusetts. He talks to the victims of the terrible disaster out West. Jobs and health care costs and making government transparent, accountable and responsive. We, the Democrats, are protecting the recovery in Massachusetts, yet too many of our young people are swept up in hopelessness. Goals are taking back the senate seat, keeping the White House and keeping Beacon Hill Democratic.
Treasurer Steve Grossman is next up. Talks to making emergency funding available to schools in Western Mass damaged by the tornados. The response was strong. Touts moving Mass Government deposits to Mass banks. Helping women owned businesses receive money. Quotes FDR.
And thanks to the City of Lowell for hosting us. Niki Tsongas, Eileen Donohou, Jim Milanazzo, Dave Nangle, Tom Golden and the GLAD crowd.
One thing impressive is that each speaker is short and hammers on the points. Good discipline on the part of the people putting on the convention.
Regards — Cliff
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