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One of the comments to Gelzinis’ column in today’s Herald:

-—Tim Cahill is an independent DEMOCRAT. He is not, nor will he ever be, “independent” of the Democratic machine that created him. Hey Timmy, I’m from Quincy myself...a life long resident...The gig is up, the “Old Boy Network” started here in Quincy a couple of centuries ago...you never had a chance to change your stripes...it was in the water...Now go out in the private sector and make some real money...our state can’t survive another four years of Deval Patrick and you’re more than smart enough to know that will be the outcome if you stay in this race...The choice is clear Tim, you’re either “independent” enough to give this state a chance to rid itself of progressive leftist leadership, or, as many have suggested, you are nothing more than a shill for that Old boy Network that created you...Show your independence Tim, bow out with grace and dignity and give our citizens a fighting chance to take back our state. And next time, run as an “Independent” democrat...you can’t change your stripes mid-stream...and that’s just what you did...

(me) Tim Cahill, IINO: Independent in Name Only (Democrat in reality)

One comment to Howie's column notes that in the pic provided there are a couple Cahill-Loscocco signs in the background. On one they had to use duct tape to wipe out the running mate's name, while they forgot to on the other.Can you imagine if this happened to Baker or Patrick--a running mate flying the coop just before the election? Having to wipe out the names of "Murray" (not sure if there are too many signs with his name though; most prob just say Patrick) or "Tisei"?

No, because neither LG candidate has left those tickets. Only Cahill's has, because Loscocco could see the writing on the wall. So Cahill has to use what TV character Red Green calls the handyman's secret weapon, duct tape, to wipe it out!

Below: Gov candidate Bucky Beaver; note the tape wiping out his running mate's name