Argeo Paul Cellucci, former Massachusetts Governor and Ambassador to Canada By Charlie Breitrose/Daily News staff
MetroWest Daily News
Posted Nov 03, 2008 @ 12:53 AM
While the Republican Party appears to struggle nationally, the GOP in the Bay State, particularly in Boston's western suburbs, seems to have a better forecast heading into tomorrow's election.
According to a survey by Commonwealth Unbound from MassINC, only 17 percent of the races for legislative seats - 28 total - had candidates from both major parties. In the MetroWest and Milford areas, however, there are six contested races - four in the House and two in the Senate.
Republican and former Gov. Paul Cellucci said the down economic times and large state deficit may convince voters to give Republicans a chance.
``The fact is we have a deficit at state level, and there doesn't appear to be any plan from the Democrats to get things back in order,'' Cellucci said. ``Those who want to maintain fiscal discipline, I think that is a good argument for the Republican candidates.''
Cellucci has been knocking on doors asking people to support GOP hopeful and fellow Hudsonian Sonny Parente in the race for the 3rd Middlesex House District. He also held a fundraiser for Arthur Vigeant, the Marlborough City Council president seeking the House seat in the 4th Middlesex District.
``I'm cautiously optimistic. My hope is these candidates can win, and the Republican Party can make a comeback,'' Cellucci said. ``I think a two-party Legislature is much better for Massachusetts. One party in control leads to big problems. We saw that in the late '80s.''
MetroWest Daily News
Posted Nov 03, 2008 @ 12:53 AM
While the Republican Party appears to struggle nationally, the GOP in the Bay State, particularly in Boston's western suburbs, seems to have a better forecast heading into tomorrow's election.
According to a survey by Commonwealth Unbound from MassINC, only 17 percent of the races for legislative seats - 28 total - had candidates from both major parties. In the MetroWest and Milford areas, however, there are six contested races - four in the House and two in the Senate.
Republican and former Gov. Paul Cellucci said the down economic times and large state deficit may convince voters to give Republicans a chance.
``The fact is we have a deficit at state level, and there doesn't appear to be any plan from the Democrats to get things back in order,'' Cellucci said. ``Those who want to maintain fiscal discipline, I think that is a good argument for the Republican candidates.''
Cellucci has been knocking on doors asking people to support GOP hopeful and fellow Hudsonian Sonny Parente in the race for the 3rd Middlesex House District. He also held a fundraiser for Arthur Vigeant, the Marlborough City Council president seeking the House seat in the 4th Middlesex District.
``I'm cautiously optimistic. My hope is these candidates can win, and the Republican Party can make a comeback,'' Cellucci said. ``I think a two-party Legislature is much better for Massachusetts. One party in control leads to big problems. We saw that in the late '80s.''
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