So Long Harry and Thanks for All the Fish! The President’s Legacy – Will He or Won’t He Work with the GOP once freed of Reid?

The title is in reference to Douglas Adam’s 5 part trilogy beginning with A Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and ending with “So Long and Thanks’ for All the Fish”. Basically if one has any familiarity with this irreverent take on life and its karma – then Harry Reid is about to become of those characters, the villain who is given his comeuppance, as the party faithful flee.

Tomorrow will be a day of historic proportions some pundits suggest, however, it may also be the tipping point in a mid-term where the population, in general, rejects, not only the Administration’s policies, but the progressives as a whole. Time of course, will tell, however, a recent Suffolk poll on the Massachusetts Governor’s race is telling. The Marginals (here) are chock full of surprises: In this poll, Baker leads Coakely for the Governor’s office by 4 points, and the President’s approval in MA remains underwater at 44%, Hillary Clinton’s visit to help out Martha Coakley had a net zero effect, with 61.4% suggesting it made no difference at all and finally, 28% watched Fox News more than any other network. The poll was based on Massachusetts political enrollment, 51% Unenrolled, 11% GOP, and 38% Democrat (approximately) – which does not bode well across the board for Progressives. The Ballot questions are also of interest, most favor keeping the casino and reject including bottled water, etc. in the states bottle return program.(Boston Herald)

North to New Hampshire, is the Scott Brown Race against Jean Shaheen, which is, at present a tie, Iowa was a tie, until a Des Moines Register Final poll showed no contest at all, with Earnst up by 7 points, and the Democrat Candidate suggesting she looks like Taylor Swift (Politico)

It is indeed a world gone somewhat wild. Given that the Republicans are set to take upwards to 10 seats (as some models show Iowa as a toss-up), and additional congressional seats, the President will be in a position to get things accomplished, should he be of that mind. With Reid gone from the equations (possibly a loud and obnoxious voice in the Senate to be sure, but no longer hampering votes and legislation from seeing the light of day, the President will have more opportunity to pass or veto as he sees’ fit.

Should the President reject overtures of bi-partisanship from the new Congress, then they have a loud enough group going into 2014 to continue to “Bushwhack” him, and the White House will also fall to the GOP – which, given history, is more than likely to happen even if the President was granted sainthood.

That said, a legacy is at stake, and rather going down in history as the rival to Jimmy Carter, he does have the opportunity to come out of this looking a lot more like Bill Clinton. The question remains, will he use the next two years to thwart the congress by any means (including overreach of the Constitution), or will he “play ball” and give and get in the dance of legislation?

Voters Are Angry – From MA to CA – Pelosi Begs for Cash as Rome Burns – Rand Paul in 30 States Supporting Candidates - Small tsunami or Armageddon?

According to CNN voters are somewhat miffed, to say the least, a full 60% or greater are angry at the direction of the country – that type of anger, the pollster suggests, is exactly what drove the wave of 2010 – the U.S. House takeover by the GOP. (CNN). What’s more, Nancy Pelosi is reported to be asking for cash from her minions in the Congress as the situation in House races is dicey again this mid-term. (Politico).

If that’s not bad enough, that rascally Rand Paul (KY-R) is running ads in Kansas of all places, to support the Senate candidate in that state. In addition, Rand’s PAC has been busy this mid-term, in other states where there is a need of support. Revealed by ABC news Rand has visit 30 states in this mid-term. (ABS News).

The standard GOP team for 2016 must be having conniption fits – Rand, not the ideal GOP candidate due to his many faults, such as voter outreach in groups largely ignored by the Party due to “belonging to the other party”, and darn it, a different approach to tax payers money (not spending it), and foreign policy (let ‘s not get overly involved) – yet he’s got the Reagan mojo going, and is undoubtedly the only candidate they have, or more precisely the nation has, that is a) willing and b) capable of reining in the insanity. That’s this opinion of course, however, historical patterns do play out – it is time for change in a positive direction – a candidate that will appeal to a large cross-section of the populace.

Massachusetts is seeing an anomaly as the GOP Candidate for Governor, Charley Baker, has been endorsed by almost every paper in the state, including the Boston Globe(Boston Globe) and the Springfield Republican.(Masslive) This is just the icing on the cake with Martha Coakley's 9 point deficit in the Boston Globe poll.

Two competitive Congressional Races are shaping up in MA – John Chapman against Incumbent Keating in the 9th district, and Richard Tisea versus newcomer Seth Mouton, standing in for defeated former 6th district rep, Tierney.

In New Hampshire, Scott Brown has taken the lead slightly over Jean Shaheen, whose supporters are sticking yard signs everywhere about the state touting her close relationship with the President – they will receive thank you notes from Brown’s campaign come that Wed. Morning in Nov.

The theory goes as follows, if Massachusetts has suddenly gone slightly purple, and then what of the rest of the nation where blue is not normally the flavor of the month?

Never mind the Tsunami – Armageddon is upon the Democrat party, and they know it. It is time for new leadership of the JFK ilk to pull my father’s party out of the ditch – not one capable person on the horizon that fits the bill.

Scott Brown Vs. Jeanne Shaheen New Hampshire Senate Debate – No wonder Brown is gaining – Polling gives Republican’s the edge

Scott Brown & Jeanne Shaheen - image NBC News

In the interest of disclosure this blogger (unenrolled – independent) has always been a huge fan of one Scott Brown. That status was based on his voting record in the MA Senate and then in the U.S. Senate which was, in every way shape or form, bi-partisan and based, not on what would further Scott Brown, rather what would help the nation. Voting records, bills supported and written are all available in the Congressional Record online. To find out how your Senator, Congressman has voted, or worked for you visit www.congress.gov

The simple process of looking for records of Brown’s would go a long way toward debunking any nonsense about “Koch Brother’s” or Billionaires, that Shaheen, not unlike her predecessor, Warren, decided was the best way to get Brown down. The debate last night in New Hampshire supports that tactic being used by Shaheen and is also telling in the way she approaches the entire debate process. View the entire debate (worth the hour) at www.c-span.org/video/?32226-1/new-hampshire-senaet-debate.

What one finds is a someone nervous Shaheen, in the way she approaches the questions and the way she appears in general – not over confident standing on the same stage with Brown. With good reason as Brown simply stated voting records and with Shaheen (visit congress.gov) the record of voting with the President 99.9% of the time is true. Of course when called out on that voting record, she immediately resorted to yelling “Koch Brothers”. To the best of anyone’s knowledge they do not operate the government website.

Brown was straightforward and earnest in his answers, or the usual Scott Brown. In looking at overall answer quality, and stage presence (i.e. comfort level and belief in what one was actually saying), Brown took the debate hands down. With two weeks left to go one might suggest that New Hampshire will be sending Brown – not Shaheen to D.C. in January.

In addition, running the “War on Women” B.S. (which is annoying to a feminist when it is deployed due to its consideration of women as idiots.) those who do decide to trot out that fallacious argument should be reading the polls. Apparently, women aren’t buying what the Democrats are selling according to the latest AP/GFK Poll(Yahoo News) – preferring to vote for the Republican candidate even if it means “holding one’s nose”. That one little statement means that, although distasteful to many, as they would be loyal Democrats, they are no longer buying the gambit, and will be placing a vote based on what they feel will bring the nation around. 2010 was a wave, 2014 will be Armageddon.

2014 NH-MA Update – Brown Gains on Shaheen, Baker-Coakley Tied - New -Obamacare at Tax Time

The Boston Globe is reporting that Scott Brown’s gain’s against incumbent Democrat Shaheen is due to the “anti-Obamacare” sentiment in the Live Free or Die state (Boston Globe). Given the fact that USA Today announced those who did buy Obamacare with Subsidies will be seeing a penalty at tax time. The gist:

A significant benefit of the Affordable Care Act is the opportunity to receive money-saving tax credits up front to cut the overall cost of health insurance, but now hundreds of thousands of consumers could owe back some of that money next April.

Those affected took advance payments of the premium tax credit for health insurance. Some married couples could owe $600 or $1,500 or $2,500 or even more. It might feel like a raw deal for some who are already suffocating under the escalating costs of health insurance.

(USA Today)

Unless some sort of miracle occurs, and the trust is regained in politicians who have pushed this policy forward (all Democrats), then Brown should handily win in New Hampshire, and have plenty of company in other “safe” Democrat Senate and Congressional races nationwide. If that issue were one alone, it would not play as well, however, there is the immigration issue, the ISIS issue, and a host of other scandals that will have far reaching effects (see 2016).

The Massachusetts Governor's race also appears to be tied up: Rasmussen got involved and found the race at a dead heat with 1 month to go. (MASSLive) Martha is, perhaps, the worst second chance candidate the Mass Democrats could have fostered. Favoring raising taxes, scandal after scandal, and a very weary electorate should see Baker in the corner office. The only thing that makes this a “may” is the ability of the Dem boots on the ground to miraculously come up with 30,000 extra voters 11 hours before any given election (should the odds not be in their favor.) If Baker and the State GOP do not have poll watchers and attorneys present at most of the major cities, then it may still go Martha’s way. The Secretary of the Commonwealth has left the million plus dead and missing voters on the roles for just such an occasion. Incidentally, those same dead voters collect ebt cards . Local news stories, which do not appear to have much of an effect when the balloting is done. In order for Baker to best Coakley he needs to be 5 points up. When that happens, it’s a Baker Governorship.

2014 MA Primary - NH Primary – Results - As anticipated with a few interesting exceptions – 2016 starting to Loom Larger

The last state primaries for 2014 were held yesterday, with elections to follow this November. In Massachusetts the results were somewhat as expected: WWLP, Springfield reports that Baker won the Republican Governors race handily, while on the Democrat side, Martha Coakley bested Steve Grossman by 5 points, while the balance of the vote tallies were mostly Democrats, with entrenched Democrat John Tierney losing to Seth Moulton.(WWLP). What was most intriguing in the MA primary may have been the manner in which unenrolled or independent voters cast ballots – most often against, rather than for a particular candidate – be it Republican or Democrat. Listening to the New England radio’s, Howie Carr on the drive home, one was treated to a barrage of callers suggesting who they were targeting – which may explain why Coakley only pulled a 5 point margin, while Baker was over 70% on the GOP side (along with the fact that Baker’s competition was less well known, and slightly fringe). Suffice it to say, that on the Governor’s race, one might be tempted to suggest that the next Governor would be Baker.

In New Hampshire, Scott Brown won the GOP contest handily and will go on to face Jean Sheheen, the Democrat Incumbant, while Marilinda Garcia, won the 2nd district by a wide margin.(WMUR)

The New Hampshire races may be more interesting in the wealth of ammunition that the GOP has against the incumbents, especially the Health Care issue in that state, more than most, is dire. With one insurance carrier, and over a thousand doctors, and fewer hospitals participating, New Hampshire will be voting with its pocketbook. Scott Brown looks likely to take this Live Free or Die State should he get some help from his former ultra conservative friends. Marilinda Garcia, with a little help from Ted Cruz, looks likely to upset as well. Cruz’s stock rose yesterday in New Hampshire, for those looking ahead to 2016.

Speaking of which: On Friday Rand Paul will be the host of the NH GOP Unity Breakfast (Politico), where he currently leads in in polling. While Hillary Clinton < a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/08/18/hillary-clinton-to-return-to-iowa-for-harkins-steak-fry/">will be heading for Iowa. Clinton has suggested that she will make a decision after the first of the year(Coast1009.com), while Rand Paul is suggesting early spring ((Brietbart News) Now that would be a divine match-up!

Scott Brown Closes in NH Senate Race Polling – The summer-fall of America’s discontent

Former MA Senator Scott Brown, was lagging in polling with incumbent, Democrat, Jean Sheheen in NH up until this past week, when The Boston Globe reports, that a new poll reveals they are in a statistical dead heat.. The Globe goes on to suggest that being close to President Obama may have changed voter’s hearts and minds. Brown is also expected to handily win the NH primary, (Boston Globe) which will give him headwinds going into the final stretch.

What has brought this seemingly sudden change to the Granite State? – Perhaps they have gotten to know Brown, who when he was representing MA, before moving to his family home state of NH, he was a fair-minded legislator – which actually, in part, cost him the MA senate seat.

One might think that he won because Warren was so popular, however, in MA, it is a) difficult to best a Democrat of any strip (See Ed Markey for heaven’s sake), especially when they are riding the coattails of a popular President (in this instance it was MA and Obama bested Romney by double digits). The “woman” vote bought the whole “take away my contraceptives” gamut, and those more stalwart conservatives in the state, refused to vote for Brown due to his extremely bi-partisan voting record. That combination of factors cost – had those stalwarts given him an inch – Brown might have been in a better position. That said, New Hampshire is not Massachusetts (although may have moved from the Bay State, fleeing to the more reasonable Granite State) and those who expect independent thought, can find that in Brown.

One need only look at his actual voting record (Thomas.gov) and will find someone who, not only weighed towards the individuals he was representing, he did not vote 100% of the time, straight party ticket. He is sincere in his desire to serve, another boon.

It will, in all likelihood come down to a matter of points, 2 to 3 – and that would be in Brown’s favor. Noting that there is little time to fix what is wrong with the Obama Care law in NH, that has the populace, for the most part, up in arms. Unusual in any reality, Brown won the endorsements of two of the state’s newspapers (so far) WCVB reports that the New Hampshire Union Leader and the Nashua Telegraph have given their editorial nod to Brown.

Massachusetts’ loss is New Hampshire’s and the nations gain – a Senator or Congressional Representative that can see the forest through the trees and get away from party-line votes to serve the people is worth the vote.

Scott Brown – Compared to Daniel Webster – Ted Cruz – Heads to Liberty – The Natural Order of Politics and the U.S. Constitution

There is much ado about Scott Brown, former Senator from Massachusetts now living in New Hampshire and potentially seeking the Senate Seat in the Granite State. A piece in the Concord Monitor suggests that this maybe the natural order of all things political in the states that made up the beginnings of the United States – the article entitled “Daniel Webster Scott Brown - Can you tell them apart”? is chock full of Brown’s quotes – and one sees the resemblance in the thought process of a thoughtful Senator . (Concord Monitor) The problem with Brown is the lack of support for anyone in politics who happens to run contrary to the standard Political Party dogma, the left-media dogma, and happens to have a bit of Constitutionalism in mind. Darn, someone is seeking a seat, who believes in doing the will of the people!

Similarly, Ted Cruz, the much maligned by his party, the media, the other party, also a Constitutionalist, is headed for Liberty University – shocking to some who believe that Liberty U, the Christian University in the U.S., is a right-wing bastion of all things socially-morally acceptable to the status quo(Washington Post). With a long history of conservatives of all strips giving speeches, commencement addresses and the like, Liberty is yet another spot on the college trail for politicians doing outreach to the youth vote. In today’s society, however, anything that isn’t secular is obviously odd. This given the interpretation of the 1st amendment as meaning “no religion allowed” rather than its intent, giving citizens freedom to choose any religion they please, without fear of a state religion overruling their religious beliefs. Therefore, the media can now brand Senator Cruz as both a “Tea Party” and Religious Right” individual, who is in no-way qualified (due to the aforementioned) to hold public office.

The problem both of these very different individuals have is that they share a common denominator – a belief in the constitution and the role given to the Citizenry and governing – as it was written, rather than how it is interpreted for convenience of one political school of thought. The same may be said of Rand Paul, the 2016 Presidential front-runner (according to polling at the moment), who is wedded as well to the Constitution but from a Libertarian point of view. In this Commonwealth, those holding the Constitution in the same regard, are considered “Jeffersonian Republican’s” a growing segment of the Party, none too pleasing to those who would prefer – a more moderate approach, let’s say.

Good for these men, and good for anyone holding the same core ideologies and good for the country, overall, were we fortunate enough to have more leaders of the same ilk.

Scott Brown Forms Exploratory Committee – NH Senate, Rand Paul tops Polls

From the Boston Globe: Scott Brown, former Republican Senator from Massachusetts, had move to New Hampshire, and now exploring a run at a Senate seat in the Granite State. Brown, who was one of the more bi-partisan – non “hack” Senators in the august body, would serve the independent streak of the New Hampshire voter quite well. Brown his MA Senate seat to Elizabeth Warren, Democrat, College Professor and avowed Progressive in typical Blue State Massachusetts. It was, in this opinion, a loss for Massachusetts.

Meanwhile, Ron Paul, the Kentucky Libertarian-Republican Senator, recently won the CPAC straw poll, which he had won the prior year, yet another straw poll The Northeast Republican Leadership Straw Poll, also finds Paul in the lead(Fox News). Straw polls, or political activist polls, are not always a bellwether of a candidates future, however, an early CNN/ORC International poll, shows Paul in the lead. (CNN). That poll combines familiar names that will, in all likelihood, never announce a candidacy – Paul, who combines Libertarian and Tea Party values, would most likely pick up the share of polling (given like minds) of those who are never going to enter the arena. Time will tell, however, Paul is, in this opinion, the most worthy candidate the GOP could hope to have. If there were a third party, Paul would certainly lead, and it would be hoped that the change to a more constitutionally based GOP or third party, would bring common sense to the U.S.

New Hampshire – 2014- Scott Brown – Not Declared – behind Sheehan (D) Incumbent by3 points? –Let the Games Begin

One does not even have to be a declared candidate to meet polling margin of error in 2014 -image Poltiico

2014 is starting to shape up similarly to 2009 - Politico is reporting that Public Policy Polling has Scott Brown with an early deficit of 3 points should he decide to run against the incumbent, Democrat Cindy Sheehan.

To those watching minor mayoral races, city council races, and the like in 2009, there was a refreshing schematic that became apparent in close to sixty percent of the races nationwide, and that was the incumbent – lost. It was not, by any means, a partisan route, as in Democrats only – although that did play a factor in Massachusetts. However, it was anti-incumbency – mad at Congress and the major parties, that had a hand it the vote.

Therefore, one would surmise, that no seat is “safe” in 2014. Of course, that’s a long ways off – and things can and do change. The economy could come roaring back to life, the Democrat and the Republicans in Congress and the Senate, might just put aside all their difference and cooperate on multiple issues, especially the revising the Affordable Health Care Act, the President might just get a little more centric, and Harry Reid may switch parties – all of the aforementioned, of course, are as likely as any change taking place to alleviate the overtaxed and disappearing middle class, as well as the angst felt by those 20 something’s who have – no hope.

Polling is also a funny thing, depending upon the pollster – a recent Rasmussen Poll on Presidential matchups, for example, gave two choices as to whom one would prefer – Hillary Clinton or Chris Christie. One was compelled to finish the polling electing one or the other. If the point of the poll was to see how one would do against another in this hypothetical match up – that’s fine, but if it were to give an overall view of how the vote may go – it was far off the mark. Other choices, could have included Rand Paul, the Senator from Kentucky – who one would hazard to guess would do well across a broad spectrum of voters – as well as anyone who has an idea and not a permanent place in D.C.

Yes, Brown could win New Hampshire easily, he’s new to New Hampshire (sort of), he had a get along and get my way approach to legislation in his short time in the Senate, and he got things done (which message failed to get across with all that screeching about Billionaires, and ads suggesting that ok, he did his job, but he just might vote Republican. In Massachusetts, that’s pretty much all one used to need.

Notice the past tense.

Therefore watching races across the country, look to the underdog –the one candidate that is not politically savvy in the Congressional districts, especially during the primary season. This time around, one thinks it might not be scads of cash that’s going to make or break an election (although it does help) it might just be the people who decide – enough is enough.

Mass. GOP – First, Brown Drops out, then Tisei –Now, focus is on Ann Romney for possible Senate Run - Ann Romney would give MA Dem’s Pause.

Shortly before the 2012 Election - Ann Romney - Ohio - image from Daily Mail.com - "As Election Day Nears Romney Crowds Surging"

Prior to February 1st, every pundit following the special election to replace Senior U.S. Senator, John Kerry, (R-MA), (now Secretary of State) suggested, with some confidence that the GOP’s, Scott Brown would run for the vacant seat. On Friday, February 1st, 2013, Brown declined the option to run in that particular race. (New York Times) This “shocked” more than a few individuals, except that Brown gave no indication that he would run for the seat – rather he was vague in terms of what he would do as far as his political career was concerned. It was the “sources close to (plug in a name), that made Brown’s run “likely” (“true”). In the interim, in Massachusetts there was a special election to for the GOP Committee Chair. Certain individuals within and outside the MA State GOP, were also convinced that Brown would run, given the fact that he endorsed the candidate that won the chairKristen Hughes, a former Brown campaign staffer”(Degrees).

Next up, there was again, a source that suggested Richard Tisei, the Massachustts Senate Minority Leader, would run for the seat. Not so: in a statement released last night, Tisie released the following statement:

“Former State Senate Minority Leader Richard Tisei has decided against running in the upcoming special election for the U.S. Senate seat just vacated by Senator John F. Kerry. Following is his statement:

"I've been humbled by so many people who've urged me to run for this seat, following Senator Scott Brown's decision not to run on Friday. I believe it's imperative that the Republican party put forward a strong candidate who can help bring much-needed change to Washington. Unfortunately, the timing is simply not right for me to do so - deeply as I feel about the need to strongly compete in this election. It was also my desire to make this decision as quickly as possible so that other potential candidates would be able to consider whether they should run.

We have many talented people from all walks of life who should get involved in the political system to bring about change. The political class ought not be a select few. That's part of the reason that we're in such a mess and that our political system has become dysfunctional. I urge principled, qualified men and women to stand up and be counted in the political arena. We have no right to complain if we're not willing to be constructively involved as we try to build a better future. I've met thousands and thousands of people who do care and have been involved and I urge them to stay involved and to continue to make a difference - especially in these difficult times.

I look forward to continuing my involvement and to supporting strong, principled, independent-minded candidates who may choose to run for this and other offices. All of us - Republicans, Independents, and Democrats - need to roll up our sleeves, pitch in, and bring about the reforms of our political system that are so desperately needed. Whether as a candidate or concerned citizen, I will continue to be involved with other men and women of integrity who share my desire for real reforms."

There are several names that are high on the list in the MA GOP when it comes to running for higher office: Brown, of course, (he’s out), Richard Tisei (he’s out), Charlie Baker (more likely a run for Governor), and Kerry Healey, former Lt. Govenor under Mitt Romney, come to mind. However, it is anyone’s guess as to who may run against Democrat Faithful, Ed Markey, and Moderate Democrat, Stephen Lynch, both MA Congressional representatives, who have publicly declared to the vacant Senate seat. To date, those are the two that will face a primary in April, 2013.

Yesterday, enter the latest “sources close to” potential candidate to run for the Senate special election: Ann Romney.(Daily Mail) In the article from the Daily Mail it is noted that “Republicans in Massachusetts are said to be encouraging Ann Romney to run for U.S. Senate.”. Said sources from the UK was followed by a similar article in the Boston Herald. Both papers stating that the MA GOP is desperately trying to find someone to run for the seat. Unless of course, there is someone who has already decided, and yet not one “source close to” has said “boo”.

Ann Romney as a candidate makes sense. There are those spouting “no political experience” – (Note: Ann Romney has personally given no indication that she will run for any office as of now- this is hypothetical based on “sources”.) However, given the fact that Massachusetts has recently elected, Elizabeth Warren, former part-time Harvard Professor, and one-time Obama appointee to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau”(Daily Beast) had little experience in politics, and Matriarch of the Democrat Congressional Caucus, Nancy Pelosi, was a full time wife and grandmother before running for Congress – a criteria for “experience” seems a tad misplaced. Never mind the fact that the whole point of Federal offices historically speaking, is that a “citizen” be elected.

So, what “dots” can the MSM connect, besides the usual “source”, that Ann Romney maybe considering a run for the U.S. Senate?

Perhaps it’s the fact that she declined an offer from ”Dancing with the Stars”(USA Today). Alternately, it could be the fact that she is considered a “star” by U.S. entertainment standards – which apparently is part of the criteria for elected officials (besides all that “experience”).

Unless and until, Ann Romney speaks, (or a representative for Ann Romney), no one has a clue.

The Big But

If Ann Romney does decide to run, it would give fits to the Mass State DNC. They are most likely hoping that the only contest will be in a Dem Primary. Should a high-profile, Bay State Republican run, someone with a brand name, then that’s problematic. Special elections have notoriously low turnout, and the independent’s (51% of the Bay State’s electorate) have been known in the past go choose a Republican (more often the Governor’s office, but…) now and again. If she were to run, Ann Romney is likeable (unless one is a screaming and threatened progressive.); she would bring “brand” as well as “star-power” to the race. Pit Ann Romney against lackluster, Congressional Democrats such as Markey and Lynch, and one gets the picture. The discussion regarding a campaign war-chest would be a moot point, all things considered. It would not take much capital to outdo either Markey or Lynch, as they would have to push more advertising in a statewide race for minimal voters, against someone who really has little need for recognition.

How well does Ann Romney poll? –That’s the million dollar question, given the only poll found was a Washington Post/ABC Polls whichpolled Ann Romney and Michelle Obama Romney against their husbands. In that poll, both women held an advantage. However, in the notes, on nationwide approval, Ann Romney’s favorability rose from 43% to 56% once “voters became familiar with her”

Of course, that’s all there is, at the present time, speculation. What is known that should Ann Romney decide to run, she would be a tough candidate for the MA DNC to best – she was far better at connecting with voters than her husband, she’s go the same amount of experience as did Nancy Pelosi or more perhaps than Elizabeth Warren, she has “star-power” and she just came off a grueling national campaign – she knows the ropes.

In the event that there is no candidate, one might want to change one’s MA political affiliation t o Democrat, vote in the primary and vote for Stephen Lynch, as Lynch is the lesser of two evils.

If Ann Romney or Charlie Baker (who, again bet’s are on the Governor’s office), run, then, the choice is obvious – change party affixation to Republican or remain “unenrolled”, (again, in the event there is no opposition to the candidate in a primary, then one must declare a party) and vote for either Ann Romney or Charlie Baker, or someone who has Statewide Recognition, which is the quantifier in this race.

It is, in reality, still early – the filing date is set for February 27th, when the candidate must submit nomination papers and signatures to the Secretary of State, signatures required: a measley 10,000 for a Federal Senate office election(Massachusetts Secretary of Sate).

Is there another GOP candidate that must live in the State at the time of the election (see Lizzie Warren - Oklahoma) ?

Kristen Hughes wins MA GOP Chair in Tight Race – 41-39 in Long Night in Boston – Opponent Rick Green, Announces Chair. Top Mass Dem Congratulates Media on Twitter

The New Mass GOP Chair, Kristen Hughes – image from Mass Live (Springfield, MA Republican)

In a late night in Boston, the Massachusetts GOP chose a new leader, Kristen Hughes, a , the former Deputy Finance Director for Scott Brown’s campaign and grassroots organizer who had brought more state seats to Beacon Hill in the 2010 elections. She has the experience and, obliviously, the fortitude to meet a challenge.

What is most interesting about this particular GOP State Chair contest is that – there was a contest for Mass State GOP chair. The fact that there may be so-called “division” in the State Party, is being touted by the media as some sort of problem, however, it appears that to have a robust party, one must have an exchange of ideas, rather than a dictatorship or, “cronyism”, the later being prevalent in Bay State politics. In past years, there was little to no “news” on the Mass GOP chair position and very few either cared or knew who was being elected, and to what position within the State Party – things changed in 2009 and 2010. Those being referred to as the “right” of the MA GOP – are the fiscal conservatives and yes, Tea Party members, who were elected to State Committee Seats. Without a doubt, one might suggest that if this were the Democrat Party, there would be “blue dog” Democrats a la Stephen Lynch, MA Congressional Representative, recently announcing a bid for the Senate Seat open via John Kerry’s rise in status as Secretary of State, versus, Ed Markey, also a Congressional Representative and a screaming Progressive, who also is vying to the Senate Seat.

Enter the media, and what was left out of the story as “tweets” coming through last night suggested the following, that there was a “crowd” in attendance to support either one of the State Chair candidates, and that Boston P.D. was brought in for ”crowd control! With the long night and extremely close race, the Mass GOP is seen as marginal, rather than evolving and merging into a competitive party from the ground up. The general consensus among Mass. Politico’s is that “experience” (i.e. the longer one is in a particular elected position) trumps all. In most years it is unusual for a Democrat to have any competition at all, in 2010 there were over 200 Republican’s running for State and Federal offices, a stunning amount. Massachusetts needs good, solid competition going into elections, a two, or three party governments would help shift the Bay State towards reality.

Over at the Boston Globe, , reporter, Stephanie Ebbert, who was in attendance at the GOP Chair election, and “tweeted” throughout, writes about the division and saw the race for Chair as a boost for Scott Brown, should he decide to run for Senate, which is looking likely. “The contentious fight over leadership had further divided the state’s minority party, which is still reeling from its losses in November and is preparing for an upcoming special election to fill John F. Kerry’s seat in the US Senate. Many thought that a loss for Brown’s candidate would leave him looking weak as he potentially positions himself for another ¬political move.” Ms. Ebbert speaks about the Mass GOP chair position being less than valued, as it has had volunteer, temporary chairs, etc (this alone makes it huge that there was an actual fight for the position). She closes by pointing out that the Democrat Chair, John Walsh, has held that position since 2007. (Boston Globe).

John Walsh, on Twitter, returns the favor, by giving a “shout out” to Ms. Ebbert, “Great Work this time, you didn’t even get kicked out!” (Paraphrased, see Screen Shot). Walsh also congratulates Kristen Hughes, and announces Scott Brown’s candidacy for the Senate Seat (which may or may not be premature). Of note, the AP had run a story on the 30th noting that Brown as leaning towards a run, which, if that is the case, Walsh will have his hands full with a primary between a Blue Dog Lynch, and a Progressive Markey, both unknown outside of their own districts. His job, once the dust clears and Markey wins the primary, is to manufacture enough votes to beat Brown a second time. The problem with most special elections is turnout, which will be, honestly, harder for Hughes without the backing of those on the “right” who had backed “Green”, but not impossible, given the 2010 results.

Walsh and the media know that is the case.



Above Screenshot - speaks volumes

What is a treat to watch, as a Massachusetts resident, is the fact that there is actual news about a party other than the Democrat Party! In previous years, a mention maybe on page 57 of the Globe versus this morning’s offering by the Massachusetts Press.

Congratulation to the new Mass State GOP Chairwoman, Kristen Hughes, one two counts, one for being elected and putting up a fight for the position, and two, for making the Democrats and the Globe a bit nervous. Congratulations to Rick Green, who ran a robust campaign, and his commitment to fiscal sanity in the Bay State. The fact that both factions of the Party had a “favorite horse” in the race for the Chair, speaks volumes about the import of the seat and the State GOP. The MA State GOP has always been dismissed in the past, should over the next ten years, one see more Republican State Legislators and State Senators, and City Councilors and Mayors, then those leading the State GOP would have done their job. It’s a long process to the top of the heap, and it starts at the bottom, ward by ward, precinct by precinct – long and arduous but not impossible.

The Bay State needs division rather than one party rule.



Highly recommended insight into Massachusetts Politics

Massachusetts Politics: Special Election – Stephen Lynch (D-MA) Jumps In – No Republican Candidate, Mass GOP – New Chair to Be Elected Today

Politics, in the two-party system - image bostino blog

From The Boston Globe Congressional Representative, Stephen Lynch, announced his candidacy to fill the Senate Seat being vacated by John Kerry, now Secretary of State. The other announced candidate is Democrat Ed. Markey, another one of the nine Congressional representatives in the Commonwealth. Lynch, is possibly a moderate, who had a faced primary challengers from progressive Democrats in the past, and has been noted by the Blog “Buzzfeed” as being “too Conservative” for Massachusetts Lynch is pro-life, voted against the Iraq War and the Obama Health Care Reform Act.

The primary is set for April, 2013 with a special election to follow in June. Markey is favored by the DNC, as a strictly reliable vote, neither man is well known outside of their own districts.

Markey has a site up Ed Markey.org To date, none found for Lynch.

Should no Republican enter the race, Lynch should be given a second look as a moderate. That said Lynch will be with former Senator and newly appointed Secretary of State John Kerry today in Western Mass. The association with Kerry may give those more conservative voters pause.

Meanwhile, the Massachusetts GOP will elect a new chair today. The candidates are Kirstin Hughes and Rick Green. The 80 member Mass COP Committee members will make the selection. As of the 30th of January there was a 1 point difference in Committee endorsements per candidate with Green leading by 1. (Red Mass Group). Green is a fiscal conservative appealing to both moderates as well as the more right wing members of the Mass GOP (keep Mass GOP in mind) – Kirstin Hughes is a GOP stalwart, having worked on Scott Browns campaign. It remains to be seen if the clout of the Boston GOP’s members supporting Hughes will be enough to win the Chair for her against Green. The Mass GOP Chair Election with profiles is available hereat this blog – updated December 12th. At that time, Green was the favorite, again based on party unity.

MA - Deval Patrick to Announce Kerry Senate Replacement on MSNBC – Last Word - Replacement to be “out-of-the-box”

The Next Interim U.S.Senator from MA? Patrick will announce today. - Image: journalism.nyu.edu Governor Deval Patrick will announce his choice of interim U.S. Senate Replacement today. He will go on to discuss the weighty decision in of all venues, MSNBC’s “The Last Word”:

From Twitter:

Thursday at 10pm ET, @MassGovernorDeval Patrick joins @Lawrence to discuss who will temporarily fill John Kerry's Senate seat. @msnbc

Patrick, according to the Boston Herald, will choose a replacement that is “out-of-the-box”, bringing up names of political insiders, who are normally behind the scene, rather than those who are begging for the seat (See Barney Frank). The bet is that whoever the choice might be will be calculated to help the Governor and his legacy – possibly towards a run at the oval office in 2016, although that is possible, it is highly improbable in light of the Progressive push for Elizabeth Warren to be the next Barack Obama.

Kerry should be easily confirmed as the next Secretary of State, a position he has coveted for some time. The anti-war movements, second best icon next to Jane Fonda, will be easily confirmed in the U.S. Senate. The Replacement will be in place until the Massachusetts Special Election which will be held in June, on the 25th. There will also be a primary, that date has been set for April 30. (Fox-Boston) To date, only one individual has thrown their hat into the political ring, U.S. Congressman, Ed Markey.

Although the MSM is suggesting that former Senator Scott Brown might run in the special election, better odds are on Brown running for the Governor’s office in 2014. That said, Brown might run against Markey in the special election, and forgo running in the 2014 Senate Election, in favor of the Commonwealth’s top job. Try as anyone might, there has been zero inference from Brown as to his plans at this point. The aforementioned is pure speculation by the media.

As to the MSNBC announcement by Patrick, that does put Patrick on a national stage (of sorts), chock full of progressive stalwarts, and sending a message to the national “base” that Patrick is serious about a run. This after Hillary Clinton supporters have launched a “Super PAC” for a run in 2016. One might speculate that with Clinton’s health questionable, and the beating she took by a hostile press in the 2008 run for the Presidency, not to mention the use of “super delegates” to push Barack Obama to the nomination (in spite of the popular vote in the primary going to Clinton), she might reconsider. Either way, it is a long way from 2016, and the conventional wisdom is that whomever runs the Progressives in the Democrat Party, will make the ultimate decision as to whom “they” want to be the next “Obama”.

As to the interim Senate Replacement – bet on a “safe” choice and a political insider – sorry Barney!

Gov. Deval Patrick –Tax Hikes on Income Tax for those Working – Sales Tax Decrease for those Not Working – “But government has a role to play in helping our citizens help themselves”

The State of Massachusetts - might expect, yet another exodus image from biotechstart.org

Governor Deval Patrick has been extremely busy these past few weeks, first proposing changes to the State employee retirement benefits, and consolidating State Government agencies, to name a few. The fact that the Governor was going after one of the Democrats “holy grails”, i.e. state employees and their unions, was a bit shocking, as it is not the nature for a tax and spend Progressive Democrat (as opposed to a Democrat, who might be fiscally or socially conservative) not to have something else up their sleeve. The nature of man became apparent when he delivered is “State of the State address. The full transcript of the speech is available here, at theBostonglobe.com. In his speech, Patrick outlines plans for more funding on K-12 education (nod to the teachers union), and an overhaul of the public transportation system to include the South Coast and Western Mass., so that they may take advantage of the state’s prosperity. In his remarks, the following statements were made:

“Now, hear me clearly. Government is no substitute for the private sector. Nothing can replace private initiative and personal ambition. Business, not government, creates jobs. But government has a role to play in helping our citizens help themselves. That’s why investing in education and infrastructure -- together, through government -- is so important to generating private sector growth. But in our schools and in transportation, there is unfinished work”.

….

Because we all have a stake in that future, we should all contribute to paying for it.

In my budget, I will propose that we cut the sales tax from the current rate of 6.25 percent to 4.5 percent and dedicate all the proceeds to a public works fund. That fund will support the transportation plan I have laid out -- both our existing responsibilities and the necessary expansion projects -- as well as the school building fund and other public infrastructure. Under my plan, sales tax proceeds would be off limits for any other purpose.

To support our education initiatives, my budget will propose that we increase the income tax by 1 percent – age point - to 6.25 percent. To make that increase fair to all according to their ability to pay, I will propose that we double the personal exemptions for every taxpayer and eliminate a number of itemized deductions. Making those changes gives us a tax code that is simpler and fairer.”

(Transcript from the Bostonglobe.com)

What stands out in these statements?

“Government has a role to play in helping our citizens help themselves.” – In reality, government has a role, but helping citizens help themselves isn’t one of them. From the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

“The end of the institution, maintenance, and administration of government, is to secure the existence of the body politic, to protect it, and to furnish the individuals who compose it with the power of enjoying in safety and tranquility their natural rights, and the blessings of life: and whenever these great objects are not obtained, the people have a right to alter the government, and to take measures necessary for their safety, prosperity and happiness.”

The Governor’s next interesting quote: “Because we all have a stake in that future, we should all contribute to paying for it.” This sounds fair and reasonable enough, however, taxpayers in the Commonwealth are those who are working, and subject to both burdensome state taxes and increasing the income tax rates will do nothing but drive those working over the Massachusetts border. (See 2010 census whereby Massachusetts lost such a huge percentage of his citizens that the state lost a Congressional Seat – destinations: New Hampshire, Texas, the Sunbelt, anywhere there is fewer or lower tax rates and jobs that do not exists in Massachusetts on a scale that would support the entitlement programs in place.

Finally, The governor’s plan to cut the state sales tax by 2% to increase revenue and solely fund the transportation program sounds wonderful, however, with the decrease in income due to tax increase in the state, the inflation in food (meat, wheat products, sugar products) that is due to hit all states, and the taxes associated with the Federal Health Care plan, let alone the State plan that has driven health insurance premiums to the highest level in the nation, 2% won’t cut it. One might think that there would be more spending in the state, from other states nearby, which may be the case, however, will that spending be enough to fund this billion dollar project without the need for additional taxes?

The increase to the State Income tax, with closing loopholes and increasing personal exceptions, would make a more fair tax system, however, it is not entirely apparent that the economy here, or in the balance of the country (sans Texas and similar states) can support any income tax increase.

Of note: when reading the end of the transcript, the Governor refers to the tax increases as a “show of political courage” as it is not a popular thing to do.

There is a reason why the affable former Senator from Massachusetts, Scott Brown, is not rushing into a contest for Senator Kerry’s possible seat – there is a better position, within the Commonwealth for Brown, as Governor. With his legislative history, in both the Massachusetts House and Senate and then the Federal Senate, he has proven to be fair minded and non-partisan, and above all, a man with common sense. With a man of such caliber at the helm of the Commonwealth, one could be assured that there were be less concern for legacy and cronies, and more concern for the people as outlined in the Commonwealths Constitution. It is hoped that he has not washed his hands of the political arena, and asking the man to serve in this capacity, given that the burden of taking on the office of the Governor of this Commonwealth, given hit’s corrupt political history, and it’s overwhelming one-party rule, may sound harsh, however, the Commonwealth is in dire need of true reform. In speaking of the Commonwealth as a resident, to one who is not, the fact that taxes are consistently rising and the State government believe itself to be “helping the people, help themselves”, is contrary to the history of the Great State – the struggle of the colonist against the heavy burden of taxation by their British King, to have the right to pursue their own destiny, with a limited government, appears to have, at the present time, been for naught. Any public servant should be reminded that it is those that work, and those that contribute through their own successes to the government so that it may survive. Without the taxpayer, there is no government.

Scott Brown Speculation runs Rampant on Senate Run for Kerry’s Seat – Ben Affleck may Run as well – Mind-boggling Bay State Politics.

Scott Brown, media speculates a run for Senate - image from Salon.com

First, Scott Brown, in this opinion, was the one U.S. Senator who made the most sense; most of the time – unlike his august counterparts, who are normally so partisan or who have been in office so long that it appears as if they are far apart from those who put them there if the first place. Brown’s victory in 2009 was seen as some sort of anomaly, and his defeat by Elizabeth Warren, was surprising to many who considered Brown’s seat safe – and therein lay the problem. Who would believe that a solid, bi-partisan, Independent leaning Scott Brown, would be defeated by a Harvard Professor, with little political pedigree, and a whole lot of baggage, that somehow got slipped under the rug. Elizabeth Warren will absolutely be a rubber stamp for the Democrat Leadership in the Senate – one can bet she does not break ranks from the party line – ever. There are those who sometimes stray, and those who stray more frequently –giving leadership on either side of the aisle hysterics (see Brown), but the Democrats have no worries with Warren, which, is what is so mind-boggling about Brown’s loss, given the independent streak that is Massachusetts.

There were factors that may have led to his defeat, but for the most part, those who voted for President Obama, the women overwhelmingly who supported him – did so, and this is not a specific study mind you, but Q&A’s, because of birth control – they were afraid that the election of Romney or Brown would end their access to birth control. It wasn’t because Scott Brown was a bad guy, or that even his policies were not approved by a majority of Massachusetts voters – the problem was one ad and one common them: If the people elected Brown, (went Warrens last ad), then he might vote with the Republicans. It was the death knell, when it came to the lunatics that make up the Massachusetts electorate and honestly thought “ok, that makes sense, he might do that, let’s vote for Warren!, We know she’s not going to take away our birth control, and she is going to raise taxes on the rich!!!

Wait until they open their paychecks to a huge shock the first week in January 2013.

One has to understand that the Democrats, progressives, believe in a field where all is equal, and, rhetoric and politics aside, the one determining factor in making everyone equal is to tax the daylights out of everyone, while supplying more “government services”, and those blinded by the fact that the “government is taking care of them”, miss the point that they are paying for this “care” in the first place.

Brown is not your average politician, but whatever may be his future plans, the pundits are fast at work trying to figure out what is the impossible. Brown has his own opinion.

Over at MSNBC, they had to find a nefarious reason as to why Brown would be the first GOP senator to back a federal assault weapons ban”. The article does mention the fact that Brown also supported the same ban in Massachusetts when he was a State Senator, but, Brown’s pattern of parting ways with the right when it doesn’t make sense appear lost on those who cannot step one tenth of an inch over their own party line. Therefore, they believe that it must be political positioning for John Kerry’s may be vacant seat! First, the Massachusetts Senior Senator must be asked to be the Secretary of State (possibly done), past the Senate Sniff Test for nomination (pretty much a shoe in) and then there will be a special election – on which, Brown has not said yeah or nay as to whether or not he’s seriously interested. But that’s the national media. Local media on the other hand, has seen more news on Brown since he lost to Warren, than during the campaign itself!

The local media, aside from the commenter’s on the far right and the far left under the articles, appear to miss Scott Brown.

Over at MassLive The Springfield Republican (Oxymoron) website; the article headlines; “Scott Brown in strong position to run for John Kerry's Senate seat, according to WBUR poll” with the end result, with Brown at such a high favorable rating, how did he lose? How can he lose another run at the Senate? Maybe he’ll run for the Governor’s office!!

Maybe they miss having an elected official with an (R) in front of his name to beat up on once a week or so.



Image of Ben Affleck, speculation run for Senate in MA - Image by, Salon.com - incidentally

Be that as it may, the outgoing Senator from the Bay State, may have some serious competition as the Democrats look at the odds and figure, we need someone who’s going to get inside those silly girl’s heads and trick them once again. Enter: Actor, Ben Affleck The Daily Beast – (go figure) is touting Affleck for the next Democrat from Massachusetts, and why not. He’s a Democrat; he’s from Cambridge (Good Lord) and from the article: “After I interviewed him,” Schieffer said, “every female who works at the CBS Washington Bureau was in the hallway as he was leaving. Funny how that happened. They were getting their pictures taken with him. He was very good-natured about it.” (Daily Beast)

As a feminist, it is hard to believe that those in the media, and well, anyone with half a brain would think women in general are that stupid. However, the last election has led this feminist to believe, maybe. Not just women, but people who buy – hook, line and sinker, the promises of a candidate and vote out of “fear” of losing something. When they should be voting on policy and any available records that individual provides. Had they done a comparison on Scott Brown’s voting record, versus the narrative coming from the Coakley campaign, and with a 60% approval rating, Brown would have been a shoe in. The fact that they did not know, did not care to know, just beloved what they were told, and went along with the party lines…leads one who is not, admittedly, an intellectual genius, to conclude there’s something seriously wrong with the educational system in this nation, or, the electorate is really – stupid.

So, we’ve got Ben Affleck, and Scott Brown and a whole slew of Democrat Congressional Reps, all being speculated upon and asked if they might be running for the Senate if Kerry is confirmed as the Secretary of State.

This feminist logic see’s a slightly different and better use of Brown’s tenacious spirit when it comes to doing what is right by the people, regardless of political cost. He should run for the Governor’s office, then he should run for the Presidency – in the true spirit of Massachusetts, as an “unenrolled”, no party affiliation what-so-ever –just on his true core beliefs and his record. Of course, that’s a fantasy to envision an independent running for and attaining an office in this nation if one is not attached to one of the two major political party’s – or is it?

Having watched Brown’s record in the State Senate, and keeping tabs on the man’s political bent for several years, (prior to the Miracle in Massachusetts), only one thought kept coming to mind: he’s the real deal. When he ran for the Senate Seat, this blogger knocked on doors, made phone calls, and left the comfort of the blog – there was a lot of company, from independents, Green Party Members, and yes, Democrats, Tea Party and those rank and file Republican’s that showed up for appearance sake. (That’s politics in Massachusetts). This last election, with the thought process that Brown was as safe in his seat as a babe in swaddling cloth, no one got up to the dance, or blogged a great deal, looking towards the national race or local races that were much more in need of assistance, and then realization struck, when in the waning hours of the campaign, the worst thing about Brown was that he was a Republican. Who knew?

Whatever that Scott Brown decides to do, be it a run for public office, or a private sector career, those who brought Warren to the Dance and those who didn’t may be missing Brown a lot more once the new Congress takes to the nations woe’s in January of 2013. Even one sane voice in the playground that is Washington DC will be missed by those who are in the middle, not to the far right, not to the far left, but squarely in the middle.

John Kerry (D-MA) – To be Secretary of State – Safe Senate Replacement - Dem’s to Possibly Choose Dukakis

John Kerry pictured with Michael Dukakis - from the blog beldar.blogs.com

The replacement for Hillary Clinton, who will be leaving her post as Secretary of State has boiled down to the man who brought Barack Obama to the forefront the Senator from Massachusetts, John Forbes Kerry(Boston Herald) Kerry, who has served as Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, will be an easy nomination for the President. Kerry and Republican Senator, John McCain, both having run for the office Of the President, have worked together over the years; in the “club” that is the Senate. For all the bluff and bluster that comes with general elections, (the media recounts of what was said, so viciously, the name calling that takes place, when partisanship trumps the congenial worth done in that august body over an election), it appears that Kerry would sail through a nomination with ease.

Massachusetts will need to replace Kerry, that task falls to the Governor, Duval Patrick – who is required to name a replacement until a special election can be held. The Hill is reporting that the most likely possibility for Kerry’s replacement is the 79 year old, Michael Dukakis, former Governor of Massachusetts and also a Presidential candidate” Dukakis would be a reliable Democrat vote in the Senate, and had recently helped in the campaign for Senator Elect, Elizabeth Warren. Also said to be lobbying for the seat are several of the Congressional Democrats from the state, Capuano, Lynch and Markey. Republican’s who might run for the open seat are Weld, Baker and Brown. (The Hill) The later three are considered “Moderate Republicans” by most standards – with experience with Brown showing a more Independent streak from the party in his voting pattern in the Senate. That said a moderate Republican from Massachusetts is more likely to focus on the vote on hand than be more like a rubber stamp as the case with Dukakis.

Duval Patrick has also noted he will not run for reelection – several of the above referenced on both sides have indicated an interest in running for Govenor. Republican’s, although in short supply, have historically had success at running and winning the Governor’s office in the Bay State. Brown made history in 2009 when he won the special election to the U.S. Senate replacing Ted Kennedy. There are few Republicans that have managed to obtain a Congressional or Senate seat in the “Bluest State”, which begs the question: If a Republican can be handily elected to the Governor’s office, why the difficulty in procuring a Senate or Congressional Seat? – One would think, that with 51% of the States electorate opting for non-party status as “unenrolled”, the option for choosing an alternative to the “status quo’ would be welcome - that said, ground troops, something that is necessary in winning the City Council seat, is lacking on the Republican side in Massachusetts. How then, did the Republican’s ascend to the Governor’s office, or Brown the Senate – general disgust by the people of policies in place that directly affected them at that given time. With Patrick, pro-tax, that may be an easier route for the aforementioned Republican’s to take. That said, in Massachusetts, nothing is impossible, if the ground game, and grassroots are in place for whoever the GOP candidate may be.

Massachusetts GOP Chair Candidates – Scott Brown Endorses Kirsten Hughes for MA GOP Chair – The Right of the Mass. GOP Balks.

Yes, there is a Mass GOP (for those who might think otherwise) - Logo from newtonrepublicans.org

There has been some disconnect between the Mass State GOP and certain factions within the Massachusetts Republican Party – in brief, there are those that are moderates framing the majority of the leadership, and those that are both fiscally and socially conservative. The later would encompass Tea Part Groups, the Mass. Assembly, and the Mass. Fiscal Alliance. Those to the right of moderate take an all or nothing position on social issues encompassing the Right to Life movement and the issue of Gay Marriage. The general consensus of supporting a candidate that is both pro-choice and pro-gay marriage sees these conservatives sit out an election, or work for local and state candidates that hold core beliefs. Then there are the moderates of the party, which is the majority of the State GOP Leadership. These are Republican’s that are more moderate on social issues, yet add balance when it comes to be fiscal conservatives. These are the Moderates, who are more electable (or thought to be) in Massachusetts.

The problem arises when there is a tight race between a Republican and a Democrat in Massachusetts, and the Republican runs to the left of the Democrat and/or tries to compete toe to toe on social issues – that candidate loses the right of the party. Therefore, the incoming Chair of the Mass. GOP must know how to include both sides of the party – both the cocktail set (what is seen as the leadership) and those who see themselves as in the trenches.

Together these two factions can do the impossible, elect a Republican to a Federal or State office. Should that not occur, then there will be loses. There is the manpower that comes with the ability to bring both sides to the table. Unfortunately, some in leadership roles tend to focus on the cash, and distance themselves from those on what is perceived as the “extreme right”. This is Massachusetts – where 51% of the registered voters are “unenrolled” or have no leaning towards one party or another. They are, for the most part, moderates – not taking a hard line one way or the other on social issues. There are also those who are disgusted with one party or the other, yet still tend to vote with either major party, unless there is an alternative.

The obvious frontrunner will be Kirsten Hughes who announced her candidacy for the Mass GOP Chair – she has been endorsed by Senator Scott Brown, and had been his campaign’s deputy finance director. (Boston Globe) The Boston Globe implies that the move by Brown to endorse Hughes , and promote her Chairmanship, gives him a cash advantage should he run for either a Senate Seat (Kerry) or the Governor’s office. Although one might look at Brown as the consummate politico, he is inclined to work towards both his own political future as well as the future of the GOP in Massachusetts, with a focus on bring more Republican’s into the fold and into elected office. One only has to go back to 2010 to know that he worked for his own interests as well as the interests of the State GOP. Ms. Hughes has an exemplary record with the State GOP in a short period of time, having worked in 2010 towards bringing more state seats to the GOP. To learn more about Kirstin Hughes visit www.hughesforchair.com.

For insight into the diversity of the Mass. GOP, visit Red Mass Group, for reaction on Ms.Hughes Letter of Candidacy.

To date there is one other single candidate that has announced, Richard Green, a member of the State Committee, who is also the founder of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance.

Other candidates who have announced an intent to run for Chair are Rachel Kemp, a state committee member from Dorchester, announced her candidacy Thursday, as did ¬David D'Arcangelo, a Malden city councilor, and Dean ¬Cavaretta of Acton, who are running as a team, according to Brock Corderio a State Committee Member.

Smart money would be on Kirsten Hughes. She has the endorsement of Brown, she had successfully worked in increasing state elected officials in 2010, has the ability to be a prolific fundraiser (See Boston Globe article ”Scott Brown endorses campaign aide’s bid to run state Republican Party”) – the plus – she is a competent woman in the GOP camp. The State GOP election will be held in January of 2013 – date is TBA.

Top Slots Open in January Obama Administration – Massachusetts two Candidates – Deval Patrick and John F. Kerry - Open’s Speculation as to Special Elections

Senator John Kerry & Governor Deval Patrick - Potential spots open in Obama Administration Photo: democratic underground.

Immediately following the election several key officials in the Obama administration have decided to call it quits. This is not unusual in the grander scheme of things, as administrations go into a second term, there are usually those who give one term and go back to the private sector or, head to Iowa. In this case there are several openings that suggest certain Massachusetts Politico’s may be ripe for the positions. The number one slot leaving is Hillary Clinton, the Sectary of State - this was first announced through the Weekly Standard, and the suggestion is that MA. Senator John F. Kerry would be a candidate for the slot. It is no secret in Massachusetts that Kerry has wanted the slot since 2008 –and, as a surrogate for the President throughout the reelection process, he may have an in (if they can forgive the performance in Denver, with Kerry as coach). On Clinton herself, the New York Times is now setting the stage for a 2016 run in what can only be called a fluff piece. Clinton would make a fine choice, all the way around, however, one speculates that she may be too tired at that point. In addition she would have to run against a yet again, energized Conservative base, and depending upon the candidate (say a Marco Rubio – who has already set foot in Iowa), it may be a tough road.

Another leaving the administration is Eric Holder, and although Janet Napolitano’s “name” is being floated, it may be the Governor of the State of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick, who get’s that job. Patrick who is a long-time associate of the President and was mentored by chief strategist, David Axelrod, would be a find fit for the position.

Others that are leaving, so far, according to the Washington Post, Defense, Secretary Leon Panetta and White House Senor Advisor David Plouffe

The first two mentioned are of great interest for several reassign. John Kerry has wanted the job, and is just as qualified as anyone else in the Obama administration. This would leave a seat open in the Senate for a multitude of individuals in the Bay State that may aptly fill the bill (more on that).

The second is the office of Attorney General, again, the nations “top cop” would be a great fit for the Governor of Massachusetts. He’s weighed in on many a case and has a mind-set similar to the President. This would set up a second special election in MA to fill the Governors seat.

There are several names being floated as replacements in Massachusetts should this occur, the first that comes to mind is former Senator Scott Brown who was narrowly defeated by Elizabeth Warren – Brown, the most bipartisan senator of the past two years (given his short term) would counteract that very partisan Warren, and at least bring some sense of sanity to the process. As to the Governor’s office: Bill Weld has reportedly moved back to the state, and Charles Baker who had run a tight campaign against the Patrick, who won by one point, with the help of Democrat turned conveniently independent, Tim Cahill , would also fit that bill.

Of course, if the above mentioned are seriously considering running for either of these “projected” vacant seats”, then one might also anticipate, especially in Weld and Brown’s case, sudden invitations by the White house to be Ambassadors of Name a Country out of the way. Of course, that job has a short life expectancy these days. It’s always fun to speculate, but the thoughts that Massachusetts would find some of its key politico’s either in an administration or back in the saddle campaigning for a top slot representing the Bay State, does bring out what all political judies relish: another election!

Elizabeth Warren, Democrat for U.S. Senate MA Running Against Scott Brown, U.S. Senator (R)-Ma – 4 Debates “Agreed to” - Warren DNC 2016 Petition?

Meanwhile there's a group that is Petitioning to Have Warren Headline Dem Convention in NC – the Female Obama?



Is Nancy Grooming Warren to be the Next Obama? - Two Ladies out to Lunch - image: Forbes


Both the Warren and Brown Campaigns have found four venues that would make both camps happy enough – and now there are four debates scheduled. (Boston Globe) . This includes one in Springfield, MA, the venue has not yet been decided, according to the Springfield MA Republican website- Masslive. That said, Brown certainly got his way – and good for him and the people of the Commonwealth – the debate that most media is whining about – a Debate at the Kennedy Institute held at the behest of Vikki Kennedy and carried on – get this – MSNBC – with No local MA media – (i.e. a fund-raiser for Warren), was shot down by Brown on a few counts – the one which we don’t hear much about is the fact that no local media was included.

Of course, Warren has, as far as anyone knows, basically run her campaign as a “name a party” – not mentioning in any ads run by the Warren Campaign that she is – a Democrat. Her You-Tube Channel www.youtube.com/user/ElizabethForMA"> *See Date of Birth 103 clearly defines videos shot for and by Democrats and those for public consumption (i.e. commercials) – the question on everyone’s minds? – Why is Lizzie Warren – of Chow Wow Pow fame (who really plagiarizes a flipping cookbook? ) – Not fessing up to being a Democrat in, of all states, Massachusetts? – Why is she coming off sounding like an Independent?

Because she’ running against one – No matter how hard the DNC (or the Mass. Equivalent) tries to turn Brown in to some sort of Republican wing-nut – the guy’s one of the most respected (by both parties) Senators in Washington – because, he’s not partisan – he’s wired to the people.

They have to hate that – nothing to run on, but a devious past (one mistaken ancestry and a teed off Cherokee Nation – she could have said she was descended by Gypsies (harder to prove) and had herself a reality TV wedding! – She’s worked with Obama, crafted legislation that was not necessary – (or would not have been necessary had they not had – Dodd Frank) – then, she taught at Harvard, where she is now insisting she was the first woman to breast feed her child. We’re not certain if that’s at Harvard, or in Warren’s case and proclivity for stretching the truth – in general.

It is a bit interesting however, for a woman who has no clue, to be running against someone who, for the most part, is the best shot Massachusetts has had in 100 years at a Senator who respects all parties in Massachusetts – and the bulk of his legislation as a State Senator and then as a U.S. Senator has been about – helping women and children.

This blogger admitted is a fan of Scott Brown – the Senator, simply because he struck as an independent, said he would legislate that way, and stuck to his promises. Unlike so many others who seem to... go their own way. Two of this bloggers favorite politicians – Hillary Clinton and Senator Brown – because of how they legislate – who they stick up for, what they accomplished while on the job, not because of party - but their constituents – the only regret from 2012 – Clinton decided not to mount a challenge – she would have been the first woman to a) successfully best an incumbent President and b) win the White House – of course, that’s this opinion.

On Warren, well, she’s no Hillary Clinton, heck she’s not even close to the most despised woman in American – Nancy Pelosi (if one has to ask why, one is clearly living in a bubble) – (short historical note: They had to redistrict California down to a very small corner and make San Francisco a district, just so Nancy could get, then keep the job – just saying – had they left it intact, (included some of the original Bay area communities originally in the 8th District, she would not have been Speaker, but a footnote.) Therefore, no matter what one takes away from the nice, grandmotherly Warren, remember one word, and repeat frequently – competence.

If one thinks that not knowing one’s own ancestry, or being a Harvard professor is plenty of experience to write legislation, and become a distinguished Senator from the Commonwealth – by all means vote for the Very Progressive, “I started Occupy Wall Street” (forgot about that claim – she’s the female Al Gore!) Warren. Meanwhile, rest assured, the Progressives have a plan: they want her to deliver the keynote speech in 2016 – then launch herself on the American People as the Next Great Hope and Change.
Videos:


Elizabeth Warren Commercial – sans Party – just the “truth about Warren”


MSNBC Video for Warren for Senate shown at the MA Democrat Convention

A few "inconvenient truths":

By the Way – the Consumer Protection Agency was established under President Roosevelt (also a Democrat)

The Bureau (more, bigger, government) that was established by Obama-Warren is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – duplicating the work of the original bureau, but creating more Jobs – that taxpayers fund.

What about Scott Brown Legislation and how did he vote anyhow? It is not too difficult to be able to find out the reality (not what the beloved media, the Democrat Party, some Rapid Republican’s, and a Warren campaign are saying).
Current Bills by Brown this year to date (or Sponsored)
First 99 of 199 Additional Bills either Written or Sponsored by Brown in 2012

Items 1 through 100 of 119
1. [111th] S.11 : A bill to restore the application of the 340B drug discount program to orphan drugs with respect to children's hospitals.
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 9/28/2010) Cosponsors (7)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 9/28/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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2. [111th] S.18 : No Entry for Supporters of the Iranian Regime Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 9/29/2010) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 9/29/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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3. [111th] S.455 : Five-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act
Sponsor: Sen Roberts, Pat [KS] (introduced 2/23/2009) Cosponsors (73)
Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Major Action: 2/23/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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4. [111th] S.504 : A bill to redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.
Sponsor: Sen Roberts, Pat [KS] (introduced 2/27/2009) Cosponsors (79)
Committees: Senate Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 2/27/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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5. [111th] S.987 : International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 5/6/2009) Cosponsors (42)
Committees: Senate Foreign Relations; House Foreign Affairs
Senate Reports: 11Ð-344
Latest Major Action: 12/16/2010 Failed of passage/not agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 166 (Roll no. 645).
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6. [111th] S.1275 : National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Establishment Act
Sponsor: Sen Warner, Mark R. [VA] (introduced 6/16/2009) Cosponsors (10)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 11t-332 [GPO: Text, PDF]
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7. [111th] S.1606 : Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2009
Sponsor: Sen Whitehouse, Sheldon [RI] (introduced 8/6/2009) Cosponsors (15)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 8/6/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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8. [111th] S.1611 : Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2009
Sponsor: Sen Gregg, Judd [NH] (introduced 8/6/2009) Cosponsors (26)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 8/6/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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9. [111th] S.1744 : Enhancing Flight Crewmembers' Training
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (introduced 10/1/2009) Cosponsors (12)
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 10/1/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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10. [111th] S.2902 : Federal Acquisition Institute Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] (introduced 12/17/2009) Cosponsors (6)
Committees: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 12/14/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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11. [111th] S.2977 : A bill to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Sponsor: Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] (introduced 2/2/2010) Cosponsors (30)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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12. [111th] S.2995 : Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Carper, Thomas R. [DE] (introduced 2/4/2010) Cosponsors (15)
Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works
Latest Major Action: 3/4/2010 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety. Hearings held.
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13. [111th] S.3008 : Iran Democratic Transition Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 2/11/2010) Cosponsors (20)
Committees: Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 2/11/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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14. [111th] S.3034 : National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (introduced 2/24/2010) Cosponsors (45)
Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Major Action: 2/24/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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15. [111th] S.3081 : Enemy Belligerent Interrogation, Detention, and Prosecution Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [AZ] (introduced 3/4/2010) Cosponsors (8)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 3/4/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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16. [111th] S.3095 : HELP Act
Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 3/9/2010) Cosponsors (19)
Committees: Senate Budget
Latest Major Action: 3/9/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
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17. [111th] S.3148 : A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of Department of Defense health coverage as minimal essential coverage.
Sponsor: Sen Webb, Jim [VA] (introduced 3/22/2010) Cosponsors (65)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 3/22/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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18. [111th] S.3184 : Child Protection Compact Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 3/25/2010) Cosponsors (27)
Committees: Senate Foreign Relations
Senate Reports: 11Ð-337
Latest Major Action: 9/28/2010 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624.
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19. [111th] S.3247 : Fair Access to Credit Scores Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Udall, Mark [CO] (introduced 4/22/2010) Cosponsors (12)
Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/22/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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20. [111th] S.3296 : A bill to delay the implementation of certain final rules of the Environmental Protection Agency in States until accreditation classes are held in the States for a period of at least 1 year.
Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 5/4/2010) Cosponsors (25)
Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works
Latest Major Action: 5/4/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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21. [111th] S.3327 : Terrorist Expatriation Act
Sponsor: Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] (introduced 5/6/2010) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 5/6/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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22. [111th] S.3335 : Earmark Transparency Act
Sponsor: Sen Coburn, Tom [OK] (introduced 5/11/2010) Cosponsors (27)
Committees: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Reports: 11Ð-365
Latest Major Action: 12/14/2010 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 692.
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23. [111th] S.3339 : A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced rate of excise tax on beer produced domestically by certain small producers.
Sponsor: Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/11/2010) Cosponsors (27)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 5/11/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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24. [111th] S.3396 : Supply Star Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 5/24/2010) Cosponsors (4)
Committees: Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Senate Reports: 11Ð-319
Latest Major Action: 9/27/2010 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 605.
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25. [111th] S.3434 : Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 5/27/2010) Cosponsors (33)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 5/27/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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26. [111th] S.3465 : A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Main Street in Sharon, Massachusetts, as the "Michael C. Rothberg Post Office".
Sponsor: Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 6/9/2010) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/29/2010 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 449.
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27. [111th] S.3474 : Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] (introduced 6/9/2010) Cosponsors (26)
Committees: Senate Budget
Latest Major Action: 6/9/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
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28. [111th] S.3477 : Blue Star/Gold Star Flag Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Webb, Jim [VA] (introduced 6/10/2010) Cosponsors (11)
Committees: Senate Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 6/10/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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29. [111th] S.3497 : Oil Spill Prevention and Mitigation Improvement Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 6/16/2010) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 6/24/2010 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-653, pt. 5.
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30. [111th] S.3551 : Fiscally Responsible Relief for Our States Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 6/30/2010) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 6/30/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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31. [111th] S.3572 : United States Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
Sponsor: Sen Lincoln, Blanche L. [AR] (introduced 7/13/2010) Cosponsors (67)
Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/13/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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32. [111th] S.3578 : Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act
Sponsor: Sen Johanns, Mike [NE] (introduced 7/14/2010) Cosponsors (25)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 7/14/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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33. [111th] S.3860 : A bill to require reports on the management of Arlington National Cemetery.
Sponsor: Sen McCaskill, Claire [MO] (introduced 9/28/2010) Cosponsors (12)
Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs; House Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 11t-339 [GPO: Text, PDF]
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34. [111th] S.3866 : AIR Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Carper, Thomas R. [DE] (introduced 9/29/2010) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 9/29/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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35. [111th] S.3920 : A bill to address national security threats and vulnerabilities that could undermine economic recovery and financial markets.
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 9/29/2010) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/29/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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36. [111th] S.3946 : Small Business Paperwork Relief Act
Sponsor: Sen Baucus, Max [MT] (introduced 11/15/2010) Cosponsors (11)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 11/15/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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37. [111th] S.3958 : Empowering States to Innovate Act
Sponsor: Sen Wyden, Ron [OR] (introduced 11/17/2010) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 11/17/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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38. [111th] S.3990 : Emergency Unemployment Benefits Extension Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 11/30/2010) Cosponsors (4)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 11/30/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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39. [111th] S.4004 : Securing Human Intelligence and Enforcing Lawful Dissemination Act
Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 12/2/2010) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 12/2/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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40. [111th] S.4008 : Stop Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Casey, Robert P., Jr. [PA] (introduced 12/3/2010) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 12/3/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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41. [111th] S.4020 : Restoring the 10th Amendment Act
Sponsor: Sen Wicker, Roger F. [MS] (introduced 12/9/2010) Cosponsors (30)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 12/9/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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42. [111th] S.4029 : Preventing Sex Offenders Access to Children in Our Communities Act of 2010
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (introduced 12/15/2010) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 12/15/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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43. [111th] S.J.RES.29 : A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Sponsor: Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] (introduced 5/5/2010) Cosponsors (68)
Committees: Senate Foreign Relations; Senate Finance
Senate Reports: 11Ð-279
Latest Major Action: 8/5/2010 By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 111-279.
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44. [111th] S.J.RES.30 : A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures.
Sponsor: Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA] (introduced 5/11/2010) Cosponsors (40)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 9/23/2010 Senate floor actions. Status: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 56. Record Vote Number: 239.
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45. [111th] S.J.RES.32 : A joint resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and reaffirming the United States-Korea alliance.
Sponsor: Sen Burr, Richard [NC] (introduced 6/16/2010) Cosponsors (11)
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 11t-201 [GPO: Text, PDF]
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46. [111th] S.CON.RES.76 : A concurrent resolution to recognize and honor the commitment and sacrifices of military families of the United States.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 11/18/2010) Cosponsors (20)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 12/13/2010 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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47. [111th] S.RES.413 : A resolution relative to the death of Representative John P. Murtha, of Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 2/9/2010) Cosponsors (99)
Latest Major Action: 2/9/2010 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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48. [111th] S.RES.436 : A resolution expressing support for the people affected by the natural disasters on Madeira Island.
Sponsor: Sen Whitehouse, Sheldon [RI] (introduced 3/4/2010) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 3/4/2010 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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49. [111th] S.RES.451 : A resolution expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".
Sponsor: Sen Burr, Richard [NC] (introduced 3/11/2010) Cosponsors (10)
Committees: Senate Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/19/2010 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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50. [111th] S.RES.479 : A resolution expressing sympathy for the people of Poland in the aftermath of the devastating plane crash that killed the country's President, First Lady, and 94 other high ranking government, military, and civic leaders on April 10, 2010.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 4/14/2010) Cosponsors (99)
Latest Major Action: 4/14/2010 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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51. [111th] S.RES.487 : A resolution honoring the coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia, extending the condolences of the United States Senate to the families of the fallen coal miners, and recognizing the valiant efforts of the emergency response workers.
Sponsor: Sen Byrd, Robert C. [WV] (introduced 4/15/2010) Cosponsors (99)
Latest Major Action: 4/15/2010 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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52. [111th] S.RES.572 : A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Robert C. Byrd, a Senator from the State of West Virginia.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 6/28/2010) Cosponsors (98)
Latest Major Action: 6/28/2010 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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53. [111th] S.RES.593 : A resolution expressing support for designation of October 7, 2010, as "Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day".
Sponsor: Sen Murray, Patty [WA] (introduced 7/22/2010) Cosponsors (4)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 9/21/2010 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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54. [111th] S.RES.599 : A resolution designating August 16, 2010, as "National Airborne Day".
Sponsor: Sen Murkowski, Lisa [AK] (introduced 7/28/2010) Cosponsors (26)
Latest Major Action: 7/28/2010 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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55. [111th] S.RES.617 : A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Theodore "Ted" Fulton Stevens, former Senator for the State of Alaska.
Sponsor: Sen Murkowski, Lisa [AK] (introduced 8/12/2010) Cosponsors (99)
Latest Major Action: 8/12/2010 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Latest Action: 8/12/2010 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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56. [111th] S.RES.684 : A resolution recognizing the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975.
Sponsor: Sen Harkin, Tom [IA] (introduced 11/18/2010) Cosponsors (30)
Latest Major Action: 11/18/2010 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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57. [111th] S.RES.693 : A resolution condemning the attack by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea against the Republic of Korea, and affirming support for the United States-Republic of Korea alliance.
Sponsor: Sen Webb, Jim [VA] (introduced 12/2/2010) Cosponsors (26)
Latest Major Action: 12/2/2010 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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58. [111th] S.AMDT.3337 to H.R.4213 To reduce the deficit by establishing discretionary spending caps.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 3/1/2010) Cosponsors (7)
Latest Major Action: 3/4/2010 Amendment SA 3337 ruled out of order by the chair.
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59. [111th] S.AMDT.3348 to H.R.4213 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 3/2/2010) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 3/2/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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60. [111th] S.AMDT.3365 to H.R.4213 To require the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the causes of job losses in New England and the Midwest over the past 20 years and to suggest possible remedies.
Sponsor: Sen Whitehouse, Sheldon [RI] (introduced 3/3/2010) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 3/9/2010 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3365 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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61. [111th] S.AMDT.3391 to H.R.4213 To provide for a 6-month employee payroll tax rate cut, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 3/3/2010) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 3/4/2010 Amendment SA 3391 ruled out of order by the chair.
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62. [111th] S.AMDT.3486 to H.R.1586 To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients.
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (introduced 3/11/2010) Cosponsors (10)
Latest Major Action: 3/16/2010 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3486 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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63. [111th] S.AMDT.3579 to H.R.4872 To strike the medical device tax.
Sponsor: Sen Roberts, Pat [KS] (introduced 3/23/2010) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 3/24/2010 Motion to table amendment SA 3579 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 42. Record Vote Number: 79.
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64. [111th] S.AMDT.3608 to H.R.4872 To protect the right of States to opt out of a Federal health care takeover.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 3/24/2010) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 3/24/2010 Motion to table amendment SA 3608 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 41. Record Vote Number: 74.
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65. [111th] S.AMDT.3652 to H.R.4872 To protect the integrity of Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense health care programs for veterans, active-duty service members, their families, widows and widowers, and orphans who have sacrificed in defense of our Nation.
Sponsor: Sen Burr, Richard [NC] (introduced 3/24/2010) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 3/24/2010 Motion to table amendment SA 3652 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 83.
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66. [111th] S.AMDT.3710 to H.R.4872 To strike the penalty for failure to comply with the individual mandate.
Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 3/25/2010) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 3/25/2010 Motion to table amendment SA 3710 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 40. Record Vote Number: 101.
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67. [111th] S.AMDT.3738 to S.3217 To require the non-partisan Government Accountability Office to conduct an independent audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System that does not interfere with monetary policy, to let the American people know the names of the recipients of over $2,000,000,000,000 in taxpayer assistance from the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Sanders, Bernard [VT] (introduced 4/29/2010) Cosponsors (28)
Latest Major Action: 5/11/2010 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3738 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number: 137.
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68. [111th] S.AMDT.3749 to S.3217 To require the Corporation to amend the definition of the term "assessment base".
Sponsor: Sen Tester, Jon [MT] (introduced 4/29/2010) Cosponsors (14)
Latest Major Action: 5/6/2010 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3749 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 132.
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69. [111th] S.AMDT.3759 to S.3217 To maintain the role of the Board of Governors as the supervisor of holding companies and State member banks.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 4/30/2010) Cosponsors (28)
Latest Major Action: 5/12/2010 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3759 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 8. Record Vote Number: 143.
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70. [111th] S.AMDT.3778 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Udall, Mark [CO] (introduced 5/3/2010) Cosponsors (20)
Latest Major Action: 5/3/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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71. [111th] S.AMDT.3781 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] (introduced 5/3/2010) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/3/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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72. [111th] S.AMDT.3785 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 5/4/2010) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 5/4/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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73. [111th] S.AMDT.3799 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hagan, Kay [NC] (introduced 5/4/2010) Cosponsors (9)
Latest Major Action: 5/4/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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74. [111th] S.AMDT.3801 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hatch, Orrin G. [UT] (introduced 5/4/2010) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/4/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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75. [111th] S.AMDT.3807 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hagan, Kay [NC] (introduced 5/4/2010) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/4/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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76. [111th] S.AMDT.3832 to S.3217 To provide an orderly and transparent bankruptcy process for non-bank financial institutions and prohibit bailout authority.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 5/5/2010) Cosponsors (7)
Latest Major Action: 5/13/2010 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3832 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 58. Record Vote Number: 148.
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77. [111th] S.AMDT.3838 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 5/5/2010) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/5/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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78. [111th] S.AMDT.3842 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Nelson, Bill [FL] (introduced 5/5/2010) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/5/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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79. [111th] S.AMDT.3866 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Wyden, Ron [OR] (introduced 5/6/2010) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/6/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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80. [111th] S.AMDT.3870 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/6/2010) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/6/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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81. [111th] S.AMDT.3872 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 5/6/2010) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/6/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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82. [111th] S.AMDT.3881 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 5/6/2010) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/6/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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83. [111th] S.AMDT.3896 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Gregg, Judd [NH] (introduced 5/6/2010) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/6/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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84. [111th] S.AMDT.3919 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Conrad, Kent [ND] (introduced 5/7/2010) Cosponsors (17)
Latest Major Action: 5/7/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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85. [111th] S.AMDT.3928 to S.3217 To apply recaptured taxpayer investments toward reducing national debt.
Sponsor: Sen Bennet, Michael F. [CO] (introduced 5/10/2010) Cosponsors (8)
Latest Major Action: 5/11/2010 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3928 agreed to in Senate by Voice.
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86. [111th] S.AMDT.3943 to S.3217 To establish a specific consumer protection liaison for service members and their families, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Reed, Jack [RI] (introduced 5/11/2010) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/12/2010 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3943 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 1. Record Vote Number: 145.
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87. [111th] S.AMDT.3955 to S.3217 To provide for a study of the asset-backed securitization process and for residential mortgage underwriting standards.
Sponsor: Sen Corker, Bob [TN] (introduced 5/11/2010) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 5/12/2010 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3955 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 57. Record Vote Number: 142.
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88. [111th] S.AMDT.3962 to S.3217 To prohibit certain payments to loan originators and to require verification by lenders of the ability of consumers to repay loans.
Sponsor: Sen Merkley, Jeff [OR] (introduced 5/11/2010) Cosponsors (10)
Latest Major Action: 5/12/2010 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3962 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay. 63 - 36. Record Vote Number: 141.
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89. [111th] S.AMDT.3963 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 5/11/2010) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/11/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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90. [111th] S.AMDT.3982 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Wyden, Ron [OR] (introduced 5/12/2010) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/12/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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91. [111th] S.AMDT.4012 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Shaheen, Jeanne [NH] (introduced 5/13/2010) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 5/13/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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92. [111th] S.AMDT.4016 to S.3217 To improve consumer notification of numerical credit scores used in certain lending transactions.
Sponsor: Sen Udall, Mark [CO] (introduced 5/13/2010) Cosponsors (10)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2010 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4016 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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93. [111th] S.AMDT.4033 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 5/13/2010) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/13/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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94. [111th] S.AMDT.4037 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] (introduced 5/13/2010) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/13/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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95. [111th] S.AMDT.4056 to S.3217 To improve section 412 and section 926.
Sponsor: Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] (introduced 5/17/2010) Cosponsors (11)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2010 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4056 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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96. [111th] S.AMDT.4060 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 5/17/2010) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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97. [111th] S.AMDT.4083 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 5/18/2010) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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98. [111th] S.AMDT.4140 to S.3217 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Scott P. [MA] (introduced 5/19/2010) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/19/2010 Senate amendment submitted
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99. [111th] S.AMDT.4217 to H.R.4899 To provide for the submittal of the charter and reports on the High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group to additional committees of Congress.
Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [AZ] (introduced 5/25/2010) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 5/27/2010 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4217 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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100. [111th] S.AMDT.4218 to H.R.4899 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] (introduced 5/25/2010) Cosponsors (16)
Latest Major Action: 5/25/2010 Senate amendment submitted

The Junior Senator from the State of Massachusetts, one Scott Brown (R), has been working hard for the poeple of hte Commonweath.

Also, It appears Browns' already done what Lizzie is promising to do with bi-partisan support – therefore from this perspective, unless and until Brown acts like a raging Partisan, self-serving politician, then he’s the best bet – and anyone who hides who they are? Either intentionally or unintentionally or worse, can’t put in an ad – I’m the Democrat Obama hired, and I started Occupy Wall Street, I was the first Woman to Breast Feed – ever at Harvard, elect me for Senate!! – well, then – who’s got your vote?

Living is Massachusetts can be trying, sometimes however, it can be amusing as all get out – the sad part, when the dead vote, people like Warren get elected – for 2012 – an eye must be kept on everything vote related. *(See initial Brown campaign for cheating, cheating, cheating and more cheating, and he still won by 5 points.)
To Search for any Legislature take the following steps:

Go to: http://thomas.loc.gov/home/thoas.php# and bookmark that page.
#1 Middle Column, underneath “Search” will be a small line that says: advanced search: click there
#2 Select a Congress – the Congress is set up by Session within a year: There is a link below the Select a Congress that converts to year by year.
#3Choose you target: Congress or Senate
(for example under Congress, click on Pelosi, Nancy (CA-8)
Then ignore all else and click on Search all the way at the bottom of the middle column.

Be amazed.

Especially at the fact that there’s almost no legislation written by Nancy Pelosi?

Or Maybe not.

Try again! Have fun – it’s you’re elected official, and although one may not be a law professor, or a lawyer, or a doctor, if one has a grasp of rudimentary English, then one can get the gist of what the people we send to Washington are up to and whether or not they should be kept in office, or – voted off the Island that is: Washington DC.