"No taxes can be devised which are not more or less inconvenient and unpleasant." --George Washington
This weeks Donkey goes to Representative Denis Rosa for voting against an amendment that would have provided a method of reducing state spending.
LIMIT GROWTH IN STATE SPENDING (S 1940): House 34-116, rejected a Republican-sponsored amendment that would limit the growth in state spending through a formula based on growth in inflation and population. Amendment supporters said this cap would be a major step toward fiscal responsibility.
They noted the state does not have a revenue problem; it has a spending problem. Amendment opponents said the amendment goes too far and would tie the hands of future Legislatures. They argued the cap would result in drastic cuts to important programs.
(A "Yes" vote is for the spending cap. A "No" vote is against it.)
YES: Reps. Bastien, Ferguson, Harrington
NO: Rep. Benson, DiNatale, Rosa
DIDN'T VOTE: Rep. Naughton
News
Obama's Million Dollar Gift from SuperPAC
National Federation of Republican Women to President Obama: 'Give It Back!' Maher's One Million Dollar Donation to SuperPac Should be Returned ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Rae Lynne Chornenky, President of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), issued the following statement regarding a recent $1 million donation from Bill Maher to Priorities USA Action, a pro-Barack Obama Super PAC. “We have a message for President Obama. It's difficult to take you seriously, Mr. President. You make a media spectacle out of personally contacting Sandra Fluke, saying that you did so because you want your own daughters to be able to participate in public debate without the threat of being personally attacked. But then you refuse to criticize your own supporter, Bill Maher, for the vile, sexist names he has called prominent Republican women. And, even worse, you accept a $1 million donation from him. Are we to assume that only liberal, Democrat women deserve civility in the public square? This is either the height of hypocrisy, or a phony, political gesture -- or both. Put your money where your mouth is, Mr. President, and return this donation.” Founded in 1938, the NFRW has thousands of active members in local clubs across the nation and in several U.S. territories, making it one of the largest women’s political organizations in the country. The grassroots organization works to promote the principles and objectives of the Republican Party, elect Republican candidates, inform the public through political education and activity, and increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government. For more information about the NFRW, visit www.nfrw.orgLeominster Republican City Committee Hosts Rally
Central Massachusetts GOP Rally Huge Success!
Leominster Republican City Committee (LRCC) hosted a Central Massachusetts GOP 2012 Election Campaign Season Kick-off Rally on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at the Columbia Hotel in Leominster. The event was attended by more than two hundred residents from all over the state.
Many notable figures were in attendance including Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelitis, State Representative Kim Ferguson, Leominster Mayor Deann Mazzarella, Gardner Mayor Mark Hawke, former candidates for State Auditor, Mary Z. Connaughton and Jamal Kain among others.
Governor's council member Jen Caisse was also on hand to support her former campaign manager and local resident Justin Brooks who announced his candidacy for state representative (4th Worcester District - Leominster.)
Visit the Event Photos page to see great some images from the rally.
Justin Brooks Announces Candidacy
Governor's Council Member Jen Caisse introduced Leominster native, Justin Brooks to announce his candidacy
for Massachusetts State Representative (4th Worcester District - Leominster)