Kara Fratto Candidate for State Rep received CLT 2 1/2 PAC Endorsement

The Woburn Advocate (www.wickedlocal.com/woburn/news/x294022837/This-weeks-campaign-notes) reported:

"Kara Marie Fratto, the Reading resident who is challenging incumbent State Rep. James Dwyer, D-Woburn, for the 30th Middlesex House seat, has won the endorsement of CLT’s 2 1/2 Political Action Committee.

CLT’s 2 1/2 PAC, the political arm of Citizens for Limited Taxation, was originally created to support candidates who would defend Proposition 2 1/2 in the State Legislature. It now endorses candidates who support taxpayers on a variety of issues, and uses the CLT Legislative rating to identify pro-taxpayer legislators.

Francis J. Faulkner, executive director of the PAC, said the group endorsed Fratto based on her strong support for tax limitation. “We need to put people like Kara Fratto in the State Legislature to continue the fight for the income tax rollback and to block any attempt to impose new taxes. Kara has also taken the taxpayer protection pledge. This pledge asks candidates to ‘oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes.’ “

“In serving the best interests of the taxpayers and the economy, we urge the voters of the 30th Middlesex District to vote for Kara Marie Fratto on Nov. 2,” Faulkner said.

Fratto has also been endorsed by Mass Citizens for Life."

Reception for Bill Campbell at Tanners Tavern in Woburn

Reception for Bill Campbell, Candidate for Secretary of State

When: Thursday, October 28th, 2010
Time: 6 - 8PM
Where: Tanners Tavern
474 Main Street
Woburn, MA

The Campbell Committee invites you to join Bill as he enters the last week of the campaign. They will have "Dear Friend" cards and campaign literature if you want to do a drop in your neighborhood this weekend.

Hors d'Oeuvres and cashbar

Bring a friend!

Donations accepted and appreciated.

If you can't attend please contribute:
http://www.billcampbell2010.com/contribute.php

Campbell & Dembrowski to Speak at Greater Waltham Tea Party

The Greater Waltham Tea Party is sponsoring a super sized Tea Party on the Waltham Common at the intersections of Main St. and Moody St. Oct.24 from 1-4 PM.

Over a dozen candidates will be making their final campaign pitches. Among them are: Richard Tisei for Lt. Gov; Karyn Polito for Treasurer; Mary Z. Connaughton for Auditor: Bill Campbell for Secretary of State; Jim McKenna for Attorney General and Gerry Dembrowski for US Congress, 7th District.

The John Penny Band will provide live music. Radio personalities Howie Carr and Jeff Katz will rouse the crowd.

Ed King, the founder of Citizens for Limited Taxation, will be the keynote speaker. Arlington High School senior, Sean Harrington will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Bring your flags, candidates signs, voices, ears and enthusiasm. Sign up to win a great patriotic themed gift basket. Free

Tea Party interest has gone international with Euro News reporter, Valerie Zabriskie and her film crew covering this event this Sunday.

With only 8 days to go before the election, organizers are preparing for a great time for all. For more information go to: www.greaterwalthamteaparty.com

Features: Families, Free, Kids, Open to All, Outdoor, Seniors, Teens

Website: http://greaterwalthamteaparty.com

Where: Main St & Moody St, Waltham, MA 02451
Date: October 24, 2010
Time: 1:00pm–4:00pm

Dr Mildred Jefferson, dead at 84

From the Medford Republican Party blog

"Mildred Fay Jefferson a Doctor and life-long activist died peacefully this morning at age 84. Doctor Jefferson, whose father was a Methodist minister, was born in Pittsburg Texas in 1927. Despite growing up in the Jim Crow era, she nevertheless became the first African American woman to graduate from Harvard Medical School in 1951. In addition, she was the first woman to become a member of the Boston Surgical Society, the first woman to be a surgical intern at the Boston City Hospital and the first woman to receive the prestigious Lantern Award for Patriotism from the Massachusetts State Council Knights of Columbus. In addition, she also received twenty-eight honorary degrees. Jefferson served as a general surgeon with the former Boston University Medical Center as well Assistant Clinical Professor at the BU Medical School.

In spite of all these accomplishments, she is probably best known for her support for the right-to-life movement. Jefferson helped found the National Right to Life Committee and served three terms as its president. She was a member of Black Americans for Life and led the Right to Life Crusade for the last 33 years. She was held in high esteem by Feminists for Life and other pro-life feminists. At the time of her death Dr. Jefferson was serving on the Board of Directors for more than 30 pro-life organizations. Years ago, she ran unsuccessfully for the Repblican nomination for United States Senator in Massachusetts. More recently in August, Jefferson was named as an adult supervisor to the newly formed Massachusetts Assembly of Teenage Republicans and the New England Federation of TARS."

Dr. Jefferson's gave a magnificent speech at the Massachusetts Republican Convention in April. Her presence and dedication will be missed.

Dr. Gerry Dembrowski - Candidate for Congress in 7th District investigates Brazilian voting process for absentee voters

Dr. Dembrowski candidate for US Congress is impressed by Brazillian advanced absentee voting system

Dembrowski Reception at Ristorante Lucia

Supporters and interested voters from Woburn and the surrounding communities in the Seventh Congressional District are invited to attend a dinner reception with Dr. Gerry Dembrowski which will be held at Ristorante Lucia, 13 Mt. Vernon Street, Winchester, on Tuesday October 5, 2010 at 7PM.

For further information or to make reservations RSVP Jessbarnes@gerry2010.com.