12 days to Go - Local/County/State Politics

A few days ago, the Massachusetts G.O.P. launched an initiative aimed at providing financial support to state legislative candidates. With the the state legislature 88%Democratic, the need to support Republican candidates speaks for itself. The View supports this effort. For more information click HERE for Rob Willington's letter as posted on Red Mass Group.

At the same time, there are several local races where Republican candidates can use your support and your vote.

Vinny deMacedo is running for re-election as Mass. State representative in the First Plymouth District. As one of only 18 republican House members, and as one of the most effective members of the Legislature, Vinny has earned our support. For more on this, Click HERE to read The View/s recent endorsement.




Jeff Beatty is running a very tough uphill race to unseat Senator John Kerry. While an impressive candidate in his own right, Beatty has been severely handicapped by Kerry's deep pockets and high visibility. Getting out the vote for Jeff Beatty will send a message regarding Kerry's thin record of accomplishment. Learn more about Jeff by clicking BEATTY.



Marshfield's Ed O'Connell is running a strong campaign for Plymouth County Treasurer. Visit his WEBSITE to review Ed's plans for improving county government and to see why Ed deserves your support at the polls.






Ron Davy, long active in Plymouth County as well as in his home town of Hull is running for Plymouth County Commissioner. He brings impeccable credentials and a strong Republican ethic to the task. Click DAVY to learn more about Ron Davy and why he deserves your vote.



Given the low number of Republicans holding, or running for, office in Massachusetts makes it clear that these are not the best of times for the GOP. At the same time, The coming Tsunami of cutbacks in State government will highlight the abject failure of one-party Democratic rule that lacks the checks and balances needed for effective government. Support of these candidates and contributions to the GOP Farm Team are important first steps, but the need to do more is obvious.

As we move beyond the election, the Republican Party must reach out beyond its immediate constituency to conservatives and moderates with concerns about the dangers of a one-party system. It must convince purists, and others, that while not perfect, the GOP is the only party with the organization and resources to lead the fight to regaining the balance in government that strives to treat all citizens fairly.