Posted on 01/01/2010 8:12:35 AM PST by Clintonfatigued
While Democrat Martha Coakley has raked in more than five times GOP rival Scott Brown’s donations, the underdog state senator’s fund raising is picking up steam in the final weeks of the race for U.S. Senate.
Coakley, the state’s attorney general, yesterday announced she’d raised $1 million in the last six weeks for a total of $5.2 million since her campaign began.
Brown’s campaign has received $700,000 in the past six weeks - considerably higher than previous totals - putting his war chest just over the $1 million mark.
“There has been an explosion of interest in Scott Brown’s campaign and a lot of his fund-raising energy is coming from online donations,” said senior adviser Eric Fehrnstrom, who added that most of Brown’s money has come from small donations.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.bostonherald.com ...
I agree - whatever works!
Excellent - thank you for your efforts!!!
I despise anything “Kennedy”. I've had FReepers point out to me that JFK was nothing like Teddy, but I have to admit, I'm blinded on this issue. Perhaps it's been 30+ years of being surrounded by the verbal diarrhea of many of the locals praising this corrupt clan.
They all suck, except for Rosemary who had her brain scrambled by the father and the other daughter that was disowned for marrying a Protestant (she was later killed in a plane crash I believe).
Compile and advertise the RINO list that must be purged; when it comes to RATs, they all must go.
The names of these feces and their treason must be highlighted every day from now until November. Expose their arrogant, in-your-face smug attitude and dirty deeds committed against their constituents and their country. Shine the light on their treason via YouTubes, ads, signs, Letters to the Editor, and every way possible including notifying these traitors to “start packing” because they will be vacating “OUR” property in November.
Voter fraud is top priority starting now. Expose it every chance you get. Organize teams of patriots willing to investigate and expose voter fraud.
Many of the same people who constantly complain about the national organization of the Republican Party are, predictably, now complaining about the evident lack of activity for Scott Brown. Has it occurred to anyone that the best thing that could happen for Scott Brown in a state like Massachusetts is for the national party to be perfectly quiet while a grass roots movement, (heard of the Tea Party?) takes matters into its own hands and takes a victory. If the race is nationalized (Dems vs. Repubs) in Massachusetts, the Dem wins. A local, grass roots, Tea Party effort stands a chance. Quit complaining and get off your butts.
Check posting #41.
see post 53. Havent seen you there!
I agree.
If we did, maybe we could pull our country back from the brink before it's too late..
http://www.brownforussenate.com/splash
LET’S DEFEAT “HEALTHCARE” Reform and vote and donate to Scott Brown!
“I think she’s vulnerable, and though she could win 65-35, there’s also a chance of an upset. GOTV, $, and media coverage could all really help him.”
I don’t think she got any endorsements from the 100% Rat Congressional Delegation during the primaries - the other canndidates got them. I don’t she is liked by anyone really.
“What do the current polls say? Where is Brown as a percentage against the dem?”
Pay no attention to the polls coming out of Boston, they don’t own this seat.
Wait for the big prize in November-—control of Congress...
NO!
We’ve waited 45 years already. The witch is dead & we’re taking our state back!
“A net gain of 41 seats is a tall order, and so far nothing indicates that will happen (which is not to say it won’t). We will have to wait and see.”
Too bad for the GOP this is the ONLY race which they have a chance to make that possible right now.
This is a “ALL HANDS ON DECK” situation & the GOP is AWOL.
The Dems need a good bloody nose right now, right here.
You’re an Angel Julie!
Lt. Col. Scott Brown
Why I’m Running...
America is a great country but we also have some challenges that we need to solve if we’re going to remain the world’s superpower. The most important of our challenges is getting the U.S. economy moving again.
People are hurting as they struggle to make ends meet. They’re worried about their future, and that of their children and grandchildren. I want to ensure that we leave them an America that is financially stronger and independent: minus a national debt that we can never repay.
Economy
I am a free enterprise advocate who believes that lower taxes can encourage economic growth.
Raising taxes stifles growth, weakens the economy and puts more people out of work. Our economy works best when individuals have more of their income to spend, and businesses have money to invest and add jobs. I have been a fiscal watchdog in the state legislature fighting bigger government, higher taxes and wasteful spending.
Energy and Environment
I support common-sense environment policy that will help to reduce pollution and preserve our precious open spaces. I realize that without action now, future generations will be left to clean up the mess we leave.
In order to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, I support reasonable and appropriate development of alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, nuclear, geothermal and improved hydroelectric facilities. I oppose a national cap and trade program because of the higher costs that families and businesses would incur.
Education
I am passionate about improving the quality of our public schools. Accountability and high standards are paramount. I support choice through charter schools, as well as the MCAS exam as a graduation requirement.
I have worked to ensure that all children have access to a quality education. I am a strong advocate for the METCO program, which provides lower income students with broader educational opportunities.
Immigration
I recognize that our strength as a nation is built on the immigrant experience in America. I welcome legal immigration to this country. However, we are also a nation of laws and government should not adopt policies that encourage illegal immigration.
Providing driver’s licenses and in-state tuition to illegal immigrant families will act as a magnet in drawing more people here in violation of the law and it will impose new costs on taxpayers. I oppose amnesty, and I believe we ought to strengthen our border enforcement and institute an employment verification system with penalties for companies that hire illegal immigrants.
Veterans
As a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army National Guard, I am uniquely aware of the importance and sacrifice of our men and women serving in the military.
I have been a vigorous supporter of legislation providing benefits to returning service members, as well as, benefits for the families of those killed in action. I believe we need to recognize the sacrifice of all of our servicemembers by keeping better track of returning military personnel so they get the services they deserve. That includes providing them with first-class medical care and other benefits to which they are entitled. I am known as a leader on veterans’ issues through my work on the Veterans and Federal Affairs Committee, the Hidden Wounds of War Commission, and the Governor’s Task Force on Returning Veterans.
Health Care
I believe that all Americans deserve health care coverage, but that we shouldn’t have to create a new government insurance program to provide it. I support strengthening the existing private market system. In Massachusetts, I support the 2006 healthcare law that expanded coverage, but I believe the Deval Patrick administration must do more to contain the costs of the Commonwealth Care subsidy program.
Gun issues
I support the Second Amendment and believe that citizens have the right to keep and bear arms as a basic constitutional liberty. I support safe and responsible gun ownership.
Death penalty
I believe there are some crimes that are so heinous that they deserve capital punishment. Our Government should have the ability to impose the death penalty in cases where it is justified.
Abortion
While this decision should ultimately be made by the woman in consultation with her doctor, I believe we need to reduce the number of abortions in America.
I believe government has the responsibility to regulate in this area and I support parental consent and notification requirements and I oppose partial birth abortion. I also believe there are people of good will on both sides of the issue and we ought to work together to support and promote adoption as an alternative to abortion.
Marriage
I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. States should be free to make their own laws in this area, so long as they reflect the people’s will as expressed through them directly, or as expressed through their elected representatives.
Israel
Israel has made enormous sacrifices in an attempt to secure peace – including unilateral withdrawal from Gaza. I support a two-state solution that reaffirms Israel’s right to exist and provides the Palestinians with a place of their own where both sides can live in peace and security. As our closest ally in the Middle East, Israel lives every day under the threat of terror yet shares with America a dedication to democratic ideals, a respect for faith, and a commitment to peace in the region. Until a lasting peace is achieved, I support the security barrier erected by Israel which has proven successful in protecting Israeli civilians from terrorist attacks.
Iran
I support the bi-partisan Iran sanctions bill and believe that until Ahmadinejad gives up his nuclear ambitions he should be isolated from the rest of the world. With its reckless pursuit of nuclear weapons, Iran represents the biggest threat to Israel.
Ahmadinejad is a Holocaust denier who has threatened to wipe Israel off the map. Meeting with him confers legitimacy when the only correct response is to treat him as an outcast. A personal meeting with Ahmadinejad, as suggested by my opponent, would embolden him and be used as a propaganda tool to strengthen his position
http://www.brownforussenate.com/issues
“The JFK ad (personally, I don’t like it, but if it works...) did put Ms. Fells-Acres in a tizzy, didn’t it?”
I loved the ad the minute I saw it.
We’ve been under Teddy’s thumb since 1964, and it was under his leadership as “Lion of the Senate” that the Democrats strayed from being liberal to being outright kooks.
Not to say some Republicans didn’t follow. It does show how far BOTH parties have strayed.
Good on Brown for pointing it out!
Yes, from that perspective, it is a good ad. It does point out the “shift” the Democratic Party took.
Rush said it best: “Ted Kennedy was the ‘Lion of the Senate’, and we were his prey.”
The 1965 Immigration Reform Act was the most destructive piece of crap legislation passed in this country basically ever in my opinion. It will turn out to be more destructive to this country than the Civil War was, IMO.
But have you seen the Director’s Cut of the Russian Roulette scene???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sRHd5pngWE&feature=related
Yeah - that’s good stuff!
Looks like a house race......
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