For previous similar cycles: Congressional Offices MA-02: Jim McGovern MA-03: Lori Trahan MA-04: Jake Auchincloss MA-05: Katherine Clark MA-06: Seth Moulton MA-07: Ayanna Pressley NH-01: Chris Pappas State Senate Cape & Islands: Julian Cyr 2nd Essex: Joan Lovely 3rd Essex: Brenden Crighton Hampden, Hampshire & Worcester District: Jake Oliveira 2nd Middlesex: Patricia Jehlen 4th Middlesex: … Continue reading
I’m endorsing Boston District 1 City Councilor, Lydia Edwards, to succeed Joe Boncore in the 1st Suffolk & Middlesex seat.
After much consideration, I have decided to endorse my good friend, Michelle Wu, to be the next Mayor of Boston. I worked on her first campaign for City Council in the South End.
In the Special Election to succeed former Speaker Bob DeLeo, I support Juan Jaramillo.
With three prior endorsees running for Mayor (Wu, George, Campbell), this makes for an interesting year of council endorsements for this particular cycle. Every election is different, though. At-Large For the first time since 2013, I am endorsing Michael F. Flaherty for one of the four At-Large council seats. Repeating from last election cycle, I’m … Continue reading
For Newton Councilor-At-Large, Ward 2, I’m endorsing my long time friend, Bryan Barash. I’m personally familiar with him through my work with the Young Democrats of Massachusetts, the Jewish Alliance of Law & Social Action (JALSA), and before the pandemic hit, the countless times I would visit the State House in various capacities. On March … Continue reading
On September 4th, 2018, I made my way to three different campaign events in order to celebrate the evening. The evenings seldom celebrate on their own. The first stop I made was to Ayanna’s event. I knew I wouldn’t be there long so I made what I could of it, unknown what’s to come. The … Continue reading
Surprise, surprise! If you know me, you already knew this. Originally introduced by Congresswoman Bella Abzug on May 14th in 1974, it would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include the prohibition of discrimination on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing federal funding, credit, the jury system, and public accommodations. As … Continue reading
The worst of the worst is the occupant of the White House, but we can do better. To be our 46th President, I am proudly supporting Joseph Biden. President: Joe Biden* Vice President: Kamala Harris U.S. Senate (Class II): Ed Markey Congress (MA-1): Alex Morse Congress (MA-4): Jesse Mermell Congress (MA-5): Katherine Clark Congress (MA-7): … Continue reading
Much like previous municipal cycles, I am offering my endorsements for Boston City Council. This will be the first time I make an endorsement without Ayanna Pressley on the ballot. At-Large Alejandra St. Guillen I’m very excited to throw my support behind Alejandra St. Guillen for City Council At-Large. As the recent Director of the … Continue reading
I had wanted to attend the Massachusetts Democratic Party Convention for some time – try the last 6 years+ – so when I had the opportunity to go as a delegate, I definitely took it. you know what they say, “If you aren’t at the table, you’re on the menu.” Worcester was a really great … Continue reading
Another year, yet another Pride attendance! Admittedly, no matter how many Pride’s I attend, I am just not a Pride person, but I am a community type, so attending is important regardless of what people think, or say, about me. In truth, I celebrate Pride 365 days a year, because I am very unashamed of … Continue reading
I am personally very proud to announce my support for the Equal Rights Amendment sponsored in the 116th Congress by Representatives Jackie Spier (D-CA), Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), and Tom Reed (R-NY), as well as in the Senate by main co-sponsors Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). It has been 47 years since … Continue reading
I had never actually been to the Dorchester Day Parade before, so being my first was pretty enjoyable on June 3rd, 2018. This included seeing the Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins, Boston City Council President Andrea Campbell, City Councilor Michael Flaherty, State Representative Dan Hunt, State Representative Dan Cullinane, and Mayor Marty Walsh. I was … Continue reading
For the race to succeed Suffolk District Attorney Dan Conley, I am supporting Shannon McAuliffe. According to The Dorchester Reporter article, “Candidate McAuliffe seeks culture shift in the DA’s office“: McAuliffe was the first to pull papers for the seat, and that was before District Attorney Dan Conley announced he would be not be seeking … Continue reading
In the race to succeed six-term Democratic Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (she is the first woman I ever voted for to Congress, though certainly not the last), I am supporting Senator Barbara L’Italien of the 2nd Essex and Middlesex Seat for Massachusetts’ 3rd Congressional District. Before being elected a State Representative, Barbara worked as a Case Manager … Continue reading
For the 7th Congressional District, of which I live, I am undoubtedly voting for Ayanna Pressley. I, too, have known her and the good work she has done for years, particularly for women and communities of color. She also has received the endorsement of my favorite Attorney General, Maura Healey. Ayanna has my vote on … Continue reading
Carrying on in my usual tradition, I am proud to list my political endorsements for the Constitutional Officers for the 2018 election. Let’s get started! Governor: Jay Gonzalez Prior to running for Governor, Jay worked on Governor Deval Patrick‘s 2006 campaign against Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey. He then joined the Administration as Deputy Secretary of Administration … Continue reading
Last night I was told by the owner of Red Hen in Lexington, VA to leave because I work for @POTUS and I politely left. Her actions say far more about her than about me. I always do my best to treat people, including those I disagree with, respectfully and will continue to do so … Continue reading
I don’t remember the first time I met Larry DiCara, but he definitely made an impression. It was at least 5 years ago, more or less, and I was meeting a lot of new people – sometimes every night. Like with most people, I do my research, and found out that back in 1971, he … Continue reading
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