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A Mini Lamont in Massachusetts?
Sep/10/2006 08:07 PM
by Ryan
Excited over Connecticut's Ned Lamont victory over Joe Lieberman and seeing viable blue candidates popping up all across the country, many in Massachusetts are probably looking for ways to see how they could send the national war-mongering party packing. Most of those people probably think there's no way to help, at least in Massachusetts. Those people are wrong.
See, Massachusetts has its own Joe Lieberman, Representative Steven Lynch of the 9th Congressional District. Except, our Lieberman makes Joe look less like he's in the Connecticut for Lieberman Party and more like an actual Democrat - at least Joe Lieberman thinks, to some degree, a women deserves control over their bodies. Years ago Lynch won a narrow election because two progressives split the primary vote. Thus, Steve Lynch and his Pro-Life record got in the U.S. House of Representatives, where's he's had the chance to vote against choice on a number of occasions.
If it were only a matter of women's rights, maybe the incumbent Lynch would be breezing into office right now. However, Lynch also shares Lieberman's love for President George W. Bush. When President Bush asked Congress to pass the so-called Patriot Act, Lynch was quick to support it. Years later, when the Patriot Act was about to eclipse its sunset provision, Lynch was just as quick to save it. Lynch was also quick to support the President in the quest toconquer all of Iraq's oil, get Iraq's Weapons of
Mass Destruction, free Iraq from Saddam Hussien place
permanent bases in Iraq do whatever the hell Bush wants to do
in Iraq this week. Despite the lies and ineptitude, Lynch still
supports President Bush over Iraq. Simply put, Steven Lynch cannot
be counted on to hold the President and this Republican
administration accountable for their lies, corruption and trampling
of the constitution.
Why is Steve Lynch in office and how can we end this Massachusetts nightmare?
The answers are quite simple. The "why" is because no one has ran against him since he was elected. The "how" is Phil Dunkelbarger, a real Democrat. I've written extensively about the race on my blog, discussing the lack of media coverage, Steve Lynch's horrible record and other important stories. Daily Kos diaries have popped up and the Massachusetts blogosphere is abuzz.
Phil Dunkelbarger is a fiscally responsible, anti-war candidate running against Lynch. While not perfect, he's ran a noble campaign, shaking hands at parades and the subway. He's pledged to support little-d democracy and won't spend more than $50,000 during the campaign. He's pro-choice, pro-equality and someone we could be proud to send to D.C. He's an average guy who can represent the good people of the 9th District. He deserves the support of all Massachusetts voters, so tell your 9th Congression friends about him and think about sending him $10 bucks so he can compete against Lynch's million-dollar warchest that will amount to nothing if people simply know the truth about each candidates record, which helps explain why Lynch has out-right refused to debate Phil Dunkelbarger. Lynch can't win if the truth is out there.
For further reading, check out a detailed analysis of Steven Lynch on the issues.
Excited over Connecticut's Ned Lamont victory over Joe Lieberman and seeing viable blue candidates popping up all across the country, many in Massachusetts are probably looking for ways to see how they could send the national war-mongering party packing. Most of those people probably think there's no way to help, at least in Massachusetts. Those people are wrong.
See, Massachusetts has its own Joe Lieberman, Representative Steven Lynch of the 9th Congressional District. Except, our Lieberman makes Joe look less like he's in the Connecticut for Lieberman Party and more like an actual Democrat - at least Joe Lieberman thinks, to some degree, a women deserves control over their bodies. Years ago Lynch won a narrow election because two progressives split the primary vote. Thus, Steve Lynch and his Pro-Life record got in the U.S. House of Representatives, where's he's had the chance to vote against choice on a number of occasions.
If it were only a matter of women's rights, maybe the incumbent Lynch would be breezing into office right now. However, Lynch also shares Lieberman's love for President George W. Bush. When President Bush asked Congress to pass the so-called Patriot Act, Lynch was quick to support it. Years later, when the Patriot Act was about to eclipse its sunset provision, Lynch was just as quick to save it. Lynch was also quick to support the President in the quest to
Why is Steve Lynch in office and how can we end this Massachusetts nightmare?
The answers are quite simple. The "why" is because no one has ran against him since he was elected. The "how" is Phil Dunkelbarger, a real Democrat. I've written extensively about the race on my blog, discussing the lack of media coverage, Steve Lynch's horrible record and other important stories. Daily Kos diaries have popped up and the Massachusetts blogosphere is abuzz.
Phil Dunkelbarger is a fiscally responsible, anti-war candidate running against Lynch. While not perfect, he's ran a noble campaign, shaking hands at parades and the subway. He's pledged to support little-d democracy and won't spend more than $50,000 during the campaign. He's pro-choice, pro-equality and someone we could be proud to send to D.C. He's an average guy who can represent the good people of the 9th District. He deserves the support of all Massachusetts voters, so tell your 9th Congression friends about him and think about sending him $10 bucks so he can compete against Lynch's million-dollar warchest that will amount to nothing if people simply know the truth about each candidates record, which helps explain why Lynch has out-right refused to debate Phil Dunkelbarger. Lynch can't win if the truth is out there.
For further reading, check out a detailed analysis of Steven Lynch on the issues.
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Pick up the phone!
Jul/27/2006 12:25 PM
by selise
ring-ring, ring-ring, ring-RING!!!
I think it's important for our sanity that we don't expect our Senators to change their positions immediately just because we make one, or one hundred, phone calls. This is about being part of a tidal wave that is built drop by drop with each phone call we make.
Our phone calls and letters and personal visits and protests in the streets are of critical importance, because without them there will be no tidal wave.
Don't let anyone convince you that this work isn't making a difference just because you can't push a button on the remote and get your Senator to immediately change "channels" - or develop a backbone.
That's what the DC elite WANT you to believe, that you can't make a difference, that you might as well give up right now.
DON'T YOU DRINK THEIR KOOL-AID. We've done difficult things in this country before (ended slavery, women got the vote, the civil rights movement...) and we WILL do it again - if we all persist in doing our bit.
Pick up the phone!
ring-ring, ring-ring, ring-RING!!!
I think it's important for our sanity that we don't expect our Senators to change their positions immediately just because we make one, or one hundred, phone calls. This is about being part of a tidal wave that is built drop by drop with each phone call we make.
Our phone calls and letters and personal visits and protests in the streets are of critical importance, because without them there will be no tidal wave.
Don't let anyone convince you that this work isn't making a difference just because you can't push a button on the remote and get your Senator to immediately change "channels" - or develop a backbone.
That's what the DC elite WANT you to believe, that you can't make a difference, that you might as well give up right now.
DON'T YOU DRINK THEIR KOOL-AID. We've done difficult things in this country before (ended slavery, women got the vote, the civil rights movement...) and we WILL do it again - if we all persist in doing our bit.
Pick up the phone!
