Capuano Calls for Blood at Pro-union Rally

By Matt Murphy,
State House News Service

Congressman Mike Capuano must have lost the memo from President Obama and Democratic leaders who were demanding more civility in our political discourse and a toning down of incendiary rhetoric after the massacre in Tucson on January 8. Yesterday, at a rally on Beacon Hill, Capuano couldn't resist the urge to stir up a crowd of union members with a call for blood in the pursuit and protection of their political agenda.

Capuano's comments included: "This is going to be a struggle at least for the next two years. Let's be serious about this. They're not going to back down and we're not going to back down. This is a struggle for the hearts and minds in America," Capuano said, refering to the Tea Party counter-protesters as a "couple of nuts in the background."

"I'm proud to be here with people who understand that it's more than just sending an e-mail to get you going. Every once and awhile you need to get out on the streets and get a little bloody when necessary." he continued.

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Mark Steyn to speak in Stoughton February 24th

Mark Steyn, international best-selling author and human rights activist, will speak on "Relighting the Lamps of Liberty: Standing Up For Freedom in a Darkening World," at Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central Street, Stoughton, MA on Thursday evening, February 24th at 7:30PM. Steyn's writing on politics, arts and culture is published regularly thoughout the English-speaking world. His columns appear in various newspapers in the US, Canada, the Middle-East, Australia, New Zealand, and in Italy.

Admission is $10 per person. A VIP "meet and greet" with Steyn will be open to donors/sponsors of the event at $100 per person or $1000 per organization at 6:30PM. For more information contact Rabbi Haus at Ahavath Totah Congregation at 781-334-8733 or e-mail at office@torah.org.

Polito Supporters Angered by Remark

State Republican Party Chair Jennifer Nassour created unnessary anguish among Karyn Polito supporters and others within the Party on February 6th by her response to a question posed on Channel Five's Sunday morning program "On the Record." When asked if she had a comment about a recent complaint by Karyn Polito that - Steve Grossman had received $728,000 from the Massachusetts Democratic Party and that effectively she had received no (financial) support from the (Republican Party) and that it was the significant difference in the race.

Nassour responded by saying "I am so happy with all of our (State Party) efforts in 2010, I think we did a great job; and no amount of money was going to help Karyn Polito who lost by ten points (to win the race), number one and number two, I would have taken a lot of heat from our activists and supporters if I had given money to Karyn Polito a Republican who was out campaigning with Tim Cahill and Independents."

Curiously, Polito who turned out to be the top Republican vote getter in the November election caught the attention of Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair John Walsh who had made a statement that he considered Polito a strong candidate and that it was anticipated by many that she might win the State Treasurers office.

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Medford Presidents Day Celebration a Success

The Medford Republican City Committee presented its Presidents Day Celebration on Saturday February 19th at the Post 45 American Legion Hall with a program of interesting presenters and speakers recalling some former Presidents and honoring the 100th birthday anniversary of former President Ronald Reagan. A delicious barbecue lunch catered by Redbones of Somerville began the festivities. A program of presentations began with the 'Pledge of Allegiance' lead by Arlington High School senior and TARS Club Chairman Sean Harrington; and a wonderful rendition of 'God Bless America' by Medford High School senior Nicole Avella, daughter of committee member Mathew Avella.

The speaking program began with keynote speaker Don Feder whose topic "What America Means to Me" received a standing ovation from the audience at its conclusion. Former State Auditor candidate Mary Z. Connaughton presented a biography on the life of former President Ronald Reagan and Boston Herald columnist and political consultant Holly Robichaud gave an informative view of efforts by Republicans to train future candidates and their supporters on how to conduct successful campaigns. Ralph Zazula founder of "Show ID to Vote" was offered the opportunity at the end of the scheduled program to explain his efforts to bring about changes in State Law requiring that every voter provide a valid government-issued photo ID in order to vote in any election held in Massachusetts. Passage of such laws requiring an ID in order to vote in the twenty six states that now have such prerequisites have resulted in a reduction in the number of people able to vote fraudulently. Anyone wishing to learn more about this effort may do so by going to: www.ShowIDtoVote.com.

Special introductions from among the attendees included Joseph Boike, newly appointed Republican member of the Arlington Board of Registrars; James Dolan former chairman of the Arlington RTC and candidate for School Committee; Anthony Ventresca, chairman of the Billerica RTC; Helen Hatch State Committeewoman from the 4th Middlesex District and President of the Massachusetts Republican Assembly; Donald Wong, newly elected State Representative and co-owner of the Kowloon Restaurant; Karla Romero, former candidate for State Representative; Frank Addivinola, former candidate for State Representative; David Carnevale, former candidate for State Senate; and Paul Caruccio, former candidate for Governors Council.