Holly Robichaud

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BIOGRAPHY

Holly Robichaud has 20 years experience in managing campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels. She has worked with the Republican National Committee, the National Republican Congressional Committee and the National Republican Senatorial Committee. In her home state of Massachusetts, she has served as Chief of Staff for the House Republican Leader’s office and worked as Research Director for the State Treasurer.

Over ten years ago, Holly started her own political consulting firm specializing in strategy, direct mail fundraising, voter contact programs, and fundraising. As a fund-raiser Holly has set records for statewide, Congressional and local campaigns, and Political Action Committees. Her grassroots fundraising and direct mail campaigns have received national recognition. In 1998, she was selected as a “Rising Star” by Campaigns and Elections magazine.

In 1988, Holly was elected to the Massachusetts Republican State Committee, defeating a 20-year incumbent. When elected she was the youngest woman ever to hold that post. Presently, Holly is an instructor for several campaign schools including the National Federation of Republican Women, American Medical Association, GOPAC, the Massachusetts Taxpayers PAC, and Winning Campaigns magazine. She is a frequent lecturer on politics and campaigns and has been a political analyst on FOX News, New England Cable News, WRKO, WBZ, WATD and WTKK. Currently, Holly is serving as the Republican political analyst for the Boston Herald and WRKO. She is also a columnist for Winning Campaigns magazine.

Diary Entries

Had Enough? Want to Change Massachusetts for the Better?

By Holly Robichaud | 04/04/09

We need some good people to run for office! If you have ever thought about being a candidate, then you are invited to join me and Michael Graham for a free campaign school on April 25th from 8 to 10am at Ken's Steak House in Framingham. To reserve a spot, please email me at holly@TuesdayAssociates.com your name and town. Now is the time. Your state needs you! Hope to see you on April 25th. read more »

0 Comments | Related Topics »MASSACHUSSETS |

Obama Appoints Troopergate Chairman

By Holly Robichaud | 03/09/09

Surprise. Surprise. President Barack Obama has done a nationwide search and appointed the Chairman of the Troopergate investigation as Director of Alaskan Affairs at the Interior Department. Is this a case of political payback for a smear job well done on Governor Sarah Palin??? Yes!On March 2, 2009 State Senator Kim Elton, who was the Chairman of the Legislative Council investigating Troopergate, resigned to take an appointment at the... read more »

0 Comments | Related Topics »National | FEATURE | President Obama |

Baker for Governor?

By Holly Robichaud | 02/17/09

I would like to thank the Malden Republican City Committee for inviting me to speak at their Lincoln Day Breakfast. It was nice to be in a room with so many energized Republicans.One of the notable guests at the breakfast was former Secretary of Administration, Charlie Baker. He gave a great speech on Lincoln. It was clear that an overwhelming majority of people in attendance were behind his possible candidacy for Governor.During... read more »

1 Comment | Related Topics »Norfolk County (MA) | Charlie Baker |

Missing Clout?

By Holly Robichaud | 02/04/09

Yesterday Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele announced his transition team. It included the following people: Reince Priebus, Saul Anzuis, Henry Barbour, Pat Brady, Jim Greer, Holly Hughs, Shawn Steel, Joyce Tehres, and Bob Tiernan.Notice any one missing? Massachusetts Republican National Committeeman Ron Kaufman is not on the list. Ron has always been a clout man. He uses his so-called power to... read more »

0 Comments | Related Topics »Norfolk County (MA) |

Do You Hear That Flushing Sound?

By Holly Robichaud | 12/09/08

I do, but it is not the economy going down the drain today. It is Governor Deval Patrick's polling numbers. Just within the last month Governor Patrick's favorable ratings have dropped to 45%. More dangerous for Deval are his negatives. They have now climbed to 50%. It is a very bad sign for an elected official when your negatives are higher than your positives and you hit the 50% mark with negatives. These... read more »

0 Comments | Related Topics »Norfolk County (MA) |

No More Bushes

By Holly Robichaud | 12/06/08

Last month voters nationwide rejected President Bush by electing Barack Obama President. The anti-Bush sentiment caused the Republican Party to lose numerous United States Senators and Congressmen. Our party needs to rebuild and recapture our core values especially when it comes to fiscal discipline. We need to distance ourselves from the Bush family legacy. Unfortunately, that cannot happen if Jeb Bush runs for the open... read more »

0 Comments | Related Topics »National | FEATURE |

Democrat Lite and Republican Lite Does Not Work

By Holly Robichaud | 12/03/08

As a Republican consultant, I warn my candidates in the northeast not to be Democrat-lite. If voters have a choice between a real Democrat or a Republican acting Democrat lite, they will choose the actual Democrat.This same principle can also be applied to Democrats acting like Republicans. Why do I mention this? President-elect Barack Obama seems to be going Republican lite. As I watch him reverse his positions to the... read more »

0 Comments | Related Topics »National | FEATURE |

For Massachusetts Republican State Committee Members Only

By Holly Robichaud | 12/02/08

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... read more »

0 Comments | Related Topics »Norfolk County (MA) | Republican State Committee |

Evil Bush Tax Cuts

By Holly Robichaud | 11/25/08

During the Presidential campaign how many times did we hear Barack Obama criticize Senator McCain for changing his position in favor of the Bush tax cuts? How many times??Over and over again, Senator Obama said that Republicans and John McCain only favored the rich and that the Bush tax cuts must be repealed right away because they only help the wealthy in this country. That's right those who favored the Bush tax cuts were just ... read more »

0 Comments | Related Topics »National | FEATURE |

New Chairman on the Horizon

By Holly Robichaud | 11/13/08

Massachusetts has a new Republican Party Chairman on the horizon. Yesterday Peter Torkildsen announced that he will not seek re-election. The announcement is good news for the Commonwealth's disappearing Republican population. Peter lost 10 special elections before losing three open Republican House seats in November. Hopefully we have hit rock bottom.Moving forward our Republican State Committee must be very careful who they... read more »