Wednesday, June 27, 2012
U.S. Rep. Ed Markey is under fire in a fundraising video from Republican challenger Jeff Semon of Lexington.
For many months now, Lexington Republican Jeff Semon has had his sights set on Congressman Ed Markey’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. But now the Malden Democrat is the target of Semon’s latest Web ad, released Tuesday. The video, titled “Why Washington is Broken,” casts Markey as driving the ideological divide between Democrats and Republicans with extreme views and rhetoric. “Ed Markey is the most divisive member of the House of Representatives and all Americans need to be made aware of the damage he is doing to our country,” Semon says in a press release announcing the video. “As I mentioned in the video, we need solutions in Washington, not slander.” The press release – which reminds voters that Markey was elected to his …
Monday, June 25, 2012
The Massachusetts ballot is to be finalized by the Attorney General's office on July 3.
Of the 31 initiatives put forth for the state-wide fall ballot, only four both have enough signatures and have been certified by Attorney General Martha Coakley in order to make it on the ballot by the July 3 deadline. And of those, one looks likely to be resolved by the legislature before that date. Proposals to legalize the use and cultivation of medicinal marjiuana, and allow doctors to prescribe drugs to terminally ill patients that would end their lives are expected to be considered by Massachusetts voters in November. The initiative that appears likely to reach resolution is called "An Act Promoting Excellence in Public Schools." Backed by Stand for Children Massachusetts, it involves retaining and promoting teachers based on …
Friday, June 15, 2012
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Winchester and Middlesex County.
As we look ahead to November’s elections, Winchester Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near. 7th Massachusetts District: Democratic Congressman Ed Markey will face three challengers, Republicans Jeff Semon and Frank J. Addivinola Jr. this fall. State Representative Race: Democratic State Rep. Jason Lewis, of Winchester, is seeking re-election against Democratic challenger John DePinto and Republican George Georgountzos, both Stoneham residents. Massachusetts Senate: Republican Sen. Scott Brown is facing Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren to keep the seat he won in a special election after Ted Kennedy passed …
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2:58 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012
I have been very impressed with George's commitment to bringing balance to the legislature in Massachusetts. I was especially happy to hear that he feels that we need EBT reform. Unlike his competitor who believes EBT cards (foodstamps) should be used for liquor, cigarettes, lottery tickets and even bail (!), George believes that foodstamps should be used for food for those needy citizens of the … more ›