This January the 80 members of the Massachusetts Republican State Committee will have the opportunity to set a new direction by selecting a new Chairman.  This is a very critical vote.

Last spring I strongly suggested that Peter Torkildsen should have been replaced mid-term due to the 10 straight loses in special elections.  As seasoned political people know, that special elections are the GOP's best chance to pick up a win in the Commonwealth because our 13% of registered voters can actually have an impact in a 20% turnout race.

Unfortunately, my advice was ignored and our party went on to lose 3 open Republican House seats.

We cannot afford to lose any more seats.  We cannot afford to play defense any more.  We need to go on offense to start picking up seats.

The opportunity for us to make a comeback is clear and present in Massachusetts.  Just look at the corruption that is plaguing the Democratic Party.  City Councilor Chuck Turner and State Senator Diane Wilkerson are going down in a bribery scandal.  The House Speaker is under investigation along with his want-to-be replacement.  Our Governor, who has been a disaster, endorsed the felon State Senator and has shown a complete lack of leadership in cleaning up Beacon Hill.

Opportunity is knocking on our door.  Let's answer it by selecting a strong Chairman.

When voting to elect the next Chairman, members need to examine the candidate's qualifications. A suitable candidate must have one of the three following credentials:

The ability to raise $2 million
Extensive campaign experience
Experience in delivering a message in the Massachusetts media market

It is the responsibility of State Committee members to make sure that the strongest possible Chairman is elected.