Richard Neal (D) Incumbent and Tom Wesley (Republican) On the Issues – MA02 Voters Guide.

Richard Neal (D) Incumbent running for MA2 Congressioanl Represenative - photo Kerry.senate.gov


There are more than a few searches seeking the differences between the two candidates and how they stand on specific issues: The following is a “public service” offering insight on where each candidate stands on a specific issue.

Congressman Neal: Website Neal For Congress.com

The Obama Health Care Plan – voted in favor

The Stimulus Plan – voted in favor

Neal has voted with his Party Leadership (Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama) 98% of the time, 100% on key bills – source The Congressional Record.

Appropriations FY 2010 include a few large requests outside of the district.
The Center for Civic Education, Calabasas, CA 91302
Rep. Richard Neal (MA-2) requests $35,000,000 (Requested)

Online Collaboration for Reconciliation and Democratic Citizenship
Cooperation Ireland, Inc., New York, NY 10022
Rep. Richard Neal (MA-2) requests $17,175,607 (Requested)




Tom Wesley, Republican Running for MA2 Congressional Representative 2010 - photo Wales GOP


Tom Wesley, Republican Challenger: www.tomwesley.com
Health Care Reform – Against the Obama Health Care plan – proposes alternate options (available on website>

Job Creation and the economy – Tax incentives (cuts) over stimulus allowing for the creation of private, rather than public employment.

A full profile of Candidate Profile of Tom Wesley can be found on this blog at tomwesleyrepulicancandidatema.htm.

Note: Richard Neal’s campaign did indicate that the Congressman would submit a profile on issues, however, (this blogs test of the fairness doctrine) - it had not been submitted as of this late date.

Therefore, when choosing who best represents ones values going into the voting booth, the above offers a very brief overview of both candidates.

Note: To find your polling station and your ballot choices in Massachustts visit: WheredoIvoteinMA.com. One need only enter their street address and zip code to access their polling statoin as well as a sample ballot indicating all candidates.