Deval Patrick and John Tierney Thank Their Supporters

Governor Patrick and Congressman Tierney came to Michael's Harborside Saturday afternoon to meet with and thank their supporters for the hard work that made their campaigns successful!

Lots more pictures HERE!

Brunch with Congressman Tierney

I'm so proud to be a constituent of John Tierney and to know I'm represented by someone whose work and voting record reflect my progressive beliefs.

So, gathering with fellow progressives at Plum Island Grill in Newbury to have brunch with our Congressman made for a pretty nice Sunday morning!

 John Tierney with Lou Masiello

 John and Patrice Tierney

 

Marc Sarkady

 John Tierney and Barry Connell

Charlie Cullen and Congressman Tierney

State Representative Mike Costello

Kathy Pasquina, Ed Cameron,
Patrice and John Tierney, Hailey Klein

The rest of the pictures are HERE.

Another great breakfast!

The 5th annual 3Ts & 2Cs (three cities and two towns) Breakfast was held in Newburyport. Many of the candidates running for statewide and district office came to speak, and Governor Patrick's Campaign Kickoff Bus made a stop on the way to Boston for a rally.

Great turnout! Great breakfast! Great democrats!

See the rest of the photos HERE.

Lt. Gov. Tim Murray at Salt Marsh Antiques in Rowley

The Rowley DTC and Salt Marsh Antiques hosted a fund-raiser for LG Tim Murray Thursday night and it was a great success! Rowley, Newbury and West Newbury town committees sponsored the event and invited Dems from all over the North Shore to gather in support of LG Murray.

Special thanks to Bobby Cianfrocca, Caryn Carangelo, Kathy Pasquina, Matt Patton, Robin Bergman for all the hours (OK, days) devoted to making this a very special evening!

Joining us were Congressman John Tierney and State Rep. Mike Costello.

Lt. Gov. Tim Murray

Elizabeth Kilcoyne, Dick Purinton, State Rep. Mike Costello

 Rep. Mike Costello, Dick Purinton, 

Congressman John Tierney, LG Tim Murray

 Bobby Cianfrocca and Tim Murray

Look HERE 

for the rest of the photos

Oh, by the way, Robin and I did the food!

Breakfast with the Ipswich DTC

Saturday morning, the Ipswich Democratic Town Committee held their annual breakfast, at which a Citizens Action Award was given to Ipswich Caring, a volunteer organization that has been helping seniors, families and children for thirty-six years.

Among the speakers was our Congressman John Tierney, who not only gave us an update on congressional goings-on, but also presented the award of Ipswich Democrat of the Year to Ed Traverso.

Also speaking were Suzanne Bump, candidate for State Auditor, Governor's Council candidate, Jason Panos, Damian Anketell, candidate for Essex County Sheriff, and representatives of the Lt. Governor Tim Murray and Steve Grossman for State Treasurer campaigns.

Congressman John Tierney

 

Congressman Tierney

congratulating Ed Traverso

Lots more pictures HERE!

Martha Coakley rally in Newburyport

Martha Coakley, Massachusetts Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, toured the North Shore today and stopped for an energetic and well-attended rally.

When you take a break from making phone calls for Martha (you are doing that, right?) in the next couple of days, take a look at the photos!

 Martha Coakley

Martha Coakley and
Newburyport Mayor Donna Holaday

 The rest of the photos are HERE.

I'm voting for Mike Capuano!

A letter to friends and readers:

I'm writing to you on the eve of the Massachusetts primary to voice my support for Congressman Mike Capuano.

As many of you know, I am a constituent, supporter and great admirer of Congressman John Tierney. After Senator Kennedy passed away, Congressman Tierney considered running for his seat. Along with many fellow North Shore democrats, I was very excited at the prospect of working on his campaign and was extremely disappointed when he decided not to run.

My first instinct was to support Martha Coakley. I've met her several times and like her, think she's very smart (and street-smart) and savvy, and consider her an outstanding Attorney General for our state. I decided to wait, observe and see who else might enter the race.

Mike Capuano declared his candidacy and John Tierney endorsed him, saying,

"Mike joined me in opposing the Iraq War and the excesses in the originally proposed PATRIOT Act," said Congressman Tierney. "I am supporting Mike in his campaign for Senate because I know how hard he works to stand up for middle-class families, to achieve affordable, universal health care, and to create jobs here in Massachusetts. There is no other candidate in this race who can match his work ethic, his years of legislative experience, and his steadfast commitment to his principles and progressive beliefs. We need Mike to continue his fight for progress in the United States Senate."

Considering their nearly identical voting records, my strong support of Tierney and his unequivocal endorsement of his colleague, I began to pay attention to the Capuano campaign.

The more I saw, the more I liked. Capuano is a true progressive whose votes are aligned with my beliefs--from voting against the Iraq War and the Patriot Act to his support of the repeal of DOMA (defense of marriage act) and his co-founding the Congressional Caucus on Sudan, he proves himself a passionate, committed progressive.

He has held seventy "open mike" forums throughout the Commonwealth, always engaging in conversation, answering any questions, asking questions. He holds "open mike" town hall conference calls when he's in Washington in order to keep in touch with his constituents--something he said he will continue to do as U.S. Senator when he was asked about it tonight in an "open mike" conference call.

Please feel free to call me tonight (you all know I'm up late!) or any time tomorrow on my cell (I'll be at the polls by 7am) and I'll be happy to talk to you about my decision. If you are a supporter and want to help with GOTV (Get Out The Vote) calls on Tuesday, call me!

I hope you will consider casting your vote for Mike Capuano to become the next Senator from Massachusetts!

And, no matter whom you are supporting in this race, VOTE, damn it!

Fondly,
Nancy

Here are links to more information about Mike:

Unions and organizations
Elected officials
Publications and bloggers
Video of Dukakis' endorsement
My photos of Mike Dukakis endorsing Mike Capuano
Video of Mike taking on Bank CEOs at congressional hearing (imagine adding his voice to the Senate!)
Capuano's "resume" on Project Vote Smart

A RIDDLE

What do Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray, Congressman John Tierney, MA Democratic Party Chair John Walsh, Essex County DA John Blodgett, MA State Rep. Harriett Stanley, Governor's Council member Mary-Ellen Manning, and Democratic State Committee members from as far as Worcester County all have in common with 150 local Democrats? They were all in Newburyport Saturday morning at the 3Ts and 2Cs Breakfast! (Three towns--Newbury, Salisbury and West Newbury--and two cities--Newburyport and Amesbury.)

Know what happens when you google "3t 2c breakfast"?

You get the Newburyport blog and 17,600 breakfast recipes using 3 tablespoons (or teaspoons) and 2 cups!

Check out the rest of the pictures HERE!