According to campaign finance reports filed earlier this week, the two candidates for the Democratic nomination in the Second Worcester House District had so little money in the bank at the end of the reporting period that the candidates couldn't get together for dinner without bankrupting their accounts.
Pat Gerry (D-Gardner) and Amy Feeley-Knuuttila (D-Winchendon) combined to report $114.90 in cash on hand as of August 27, the end of the reporting period.
The two combined to raise just over $6,000 in the period from January 1 to August 27. Nearly all of that money was Gerry's, as the Gardner city councilor pulled in $5,670 during the reporting period. Of those contributions, over $1,700 was provided by Gerry himself. All of his itemized contributions before August 27 came from inside the district.
Gerry also listed a $300 donation from outgoing State Rep. Robert Rice (D-Gardner). The donation came from Rice's personal finances, not from his campaign account, which explains the large gift. Donations from one campaign to another are capped at $100.
Gerry's coffers were boosted after the reporting period with an additional $1,500 from Boston donors. As reported by CMassPolitics.com on Tuesday, $1,000 of that money came in the form of two maximum donations from members of popular Boston band, The Dropkick Murphys. The other $500 donation came from the owner of a tattoo parlor, who listed the same address as one of the musicians.
Gerry had just $62.93 left in his account before the influx of money from the Boston rockers.
Feeley-Knuutila reported just $369 in total receipts for the period. Her one large donation was from Richard Dumont of Winchendon, who gave $199 to the campaign. The other $170 in receipts were un-itemized.
Feeley-Knuutila ended the reporting period with just $51.97 in the bank.
Incredibly, the two Democrats were still in better financial shape than one of the two unenrolled candidates. Carolyn Kamuda (U-Gardner) reported a negative final cash balance, at $336.14 underwater.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Senator Richard Moore draws a write-in opponent
Republican State Committeewoman Kimberly Roy (R-Sutton) has announced her intention to wage a write-in campaign for the Republican nomination for senate in the Worcester and Norfolk District.
According to a campaign flyer Roy posted on her Facebook page, the married mother of two is hoping to "stick it to beacon hill...and remove a 31 year tax-and-spend Democrat incumbent." Sen. Richard Moore (D-Uxbridge) currently holds the seat.
If Roy is successful in getting at least 300 write-in votes on September 14, she will appear on the November 2 ballot opposite Moore.
Roy is a graduate of Western New England College and has worked as a Pharmaceutical Representative for Johnson and Johnson. She was elected to her seat on the Republican State Committee 10 months ago.
According to a campaign flyer Roy posted on her Facebook page, the married mother of two is hoping to "stick it to beacon hill...and remove a 31 year tax-and-spend Democrat incumbent." Sen. Richard Moore (D-Uxbridge) currently holds the seat.
If Roy is successful in getting at least 300 write-in votes on September 14, she will appear on the November 2 ballot opposite Moore.
Roy is a graduate of Western New England College and has worked as a Pharmaceutical Representative for Johnson and Johnson. She was elected to her seat on the Republican State Committee 10 months ago.
Press Release: Herr Makes Phony Attack on Rosh Hashanah
The following press release was sent by Marty Lamb (R-Holliston), candidate for representative from the Third Congressional District.
Lamb: Shame on Herr
Herr Makes Phony Attack on Rosh Hashanah
Holliston, MA ...Today Marty Lamb, Republican candidate for Congress in Massachusetts Third District, is deeply disappointed with phony attack fellow Republican Congressional candidate Brian Herr has made.
Herr has taken an FEC advisory statements and suggested that they were complaints issued which is just not true. "I very disappointed that Mr. Herr would blatantly attempt to mislead the voters, but it seems to be a pattern with him," stated Shane Hayes.
Several times Mr. Herr claimed last night during the debate that his failure to file the financial disclosure statement was an FEC violation which is blatantly untrue again. Mr. Herr has violated Official Congressional Conduct rules that could result in fines up to $11,000 or 5 years in jail for failing to submit his ethics form. Presently Charlie Rangel is facing possible expulsion from Congress for omitting items off of his ethics statement. Herr just did not file.
"Mr. Herr is trying to equate apples and oranges. Mr. Lamb received an advisory notice and has done nothing wrong. On the other hand Mr. Herr is in serious trouble and has spent $13,000 to cover up a form he still refuses to produce," said Hayes. "Mr. Herr. produce your ethics form now. Ronald Reagan would have wanted you to abide by the law. Moreover, Reagan also said, "trust but verify." In this situation we can no longer trust you when it turns out you never filed for the extension and you won't produce the ethics form that is in the 'mail.'"
The Lamb campaign is also bothered that this phony attack was sent out after 5pm when Mr. Herr knew that Mr. Lamb would be celebrating Rosh Hashanah with his family.
Furthermore if Mr. Herr is looking for an FEC Violation he can look no further than his on attack press release. IT DOES NOT HAVE THE PROPER FEC DISCLAIMER ON IT.
From the Committee on Standard Official Conduct:
Failure To File or Filing False Disclosure Statements
The financial disclosure provisions of the Ethics in Government Act have been incorporated by reference as a rule of the House of Representatives, over which the Standards Committee has jurisdiction. In addition to any Committee action, EIGA authorizes the Attorney General of the United States to seek a civil penalty of up to $11,000 against an individual who knowingly and willfully falsifies or fails to file or to report any required information. Moreover, under federal criminal law, anyone who knowingly and willfully falsifies or conceals any material fact in a statement to the government may be fined up to $11,000, imprisoned for up to five years, or both.
The Committee is authorized to render advisory opinions interpreting the financial disclosure provisions of EIGA for any person under its jurisdiction. An individual who acts in good faith in accordance with a written advisory opinion shall not be subject to any sanction under the Act.
http://ethics.house.gov/Subjects/Topics.aspx?Section=114
Lamb: Shame on Herr
Herr Makes Phony Attack on Rosh Hashanah
Holliston, MA ...Today Marty Lamb, Republican candidate for Congress in Massachusetts Third District, is deeply disappointed with phony attack fellow Republican Congressional candidate Brian Herr has made.
Herr has taken an FEC advisory statements and suggested that they were complaints issued which is just not true. "I very disappointed that Mr. Herr would blatantly attempt to mislead the voters, but it seems to be a pattern with him," stated Shane Hayes.
Several times Mr. Herr claimed last night during the debate that his failure to file the financial disclosure statement was an FEC violation which is blatantly untrue again. Mr. Herr has violated Official Congressional Conduct rules that could result in fines up to $11,000 or 5 years in jail for failing to submit his ethics form. Presently Charlie Rangel is facing possible expulsion from Congress for omitting items off of his ethics statement. Herr just did not file.
"Mr. Herr is trying to equate apples and oranges. Mr. Lamb received an advisory notice and has done nothing wrong. On the other hand Mr. Herr is in serious trouble and has spent $13,000 to cover up a form he still refuses to produce," said Hayes. "Mr. Herr. produce your ethics form now. Ronald Reagan would have wanted you to abide by the law. Moreover, Reagan also said, "trust but verify." In this situation we can no longer trust you when it turns out you never filed for the extension and you won't produce the ethics form that is in the 'mail.'"
The Lamb campaign is also bothered that this phony attack was sent out after 5pm when Mr. Herr knew that Mr. Lamb would be celebrating Rosh Hashanah with his family.
Furthermore if Mr. Herr is looking for an FEC Violation he can look no further than his on attack press release. IT DOES NOT HAVE THE PROPER FEC DISCLAIMER ON IT.
From the Committee on Standard Official Conduct:
Failure To File or Filing False Disclosure Statements
The financial disclosure provisions of the Ethics in Government Act have been incorporated by reference as a rule of the House of Representatives, over which the Standards Committee has jurisdiction. In addition to any Committee action, EIGA authorizes the Attorney General of the United States to seek a civil penalty of up to $11,000 against an individual who knowingly and willfully falsifies or fails to file or to report any required information. Moreover, under federal criminal law, anyone who knowingly and willfully falsifies or conceals any material fact in a statement to the government may be fined up to $11,000, imprisoned for up to five years, or both.
The Committee is authorized to render advisory opinions interpreting the financial disclosure provisions of EIGA for any person under its jurisdiction. An individual who acts in good faith in accordance with a written advisory opinion shall not be subject to any sanction under the Act.
http://ethics.house.gov/Subjects/Topics.aspx?Section=114
Press Release: HERR TO LAMB: Before you throw out an attack, make sure it is not shaped like a boomerang
The following press release was sent by Brian Herr (R-Hopkinton), candidate for representative from the Third Congressional District.
HERR TO LAMB: Before you throw out an attack, make sure it is not shaped like a boomerang
HOPKINTON - Brian Herr, Republican candidate for congress, responded to Marty Lamb's baseless attacks for missing the deadline to file his personal financial disclosure. Early on, Herr owned up to missing the deadline and has since filed the disclosure statement.
"Marty's attacks are just silly. This type of political mudslinging, scare tactics and name-calling has no place in politics," said Herr. "For someone who spent the better part of this year invoking Ronald Reagan's 11th Commandment, I am surprised that he would stoop to this type of gutter politics."
Herr continued: "To make matters worse, it is hypocritical for someone who has a long and extensive history of missing deadlines with the Federal Election Commission to attack me on missing a deadline. Before you throw out an attack, make sure it is not shaped like a boomerang."
Per the Federal Election Commission's online disclosure database, here is a partial list of problems Marty Lamb has had with the FEC:
1. Marty Lamb filed his Statement of Candidacy two month's late. According to the FEC, "A candidate running for the U.S. House, Senate or the Presidency, you must register with the FEC once you (or persons acting on your behalf) receive contributions or make expenditures in excess of $5,000. Within 15 days of reaching that $5,000 threshold, you must file a Statement of Candidacy." Marty Lamb reached the $5,000 threshold on March 30th. His Statement of Candidacy should have been filed by 4/15. It was filed on 6/14.
2. Marty Lamb received a Letter of Disavowal from the FEC in Q2 telling him to either file his candidacy or cease his campaign.
3. Marty Lamb filed his Q1 disclosure late, and failed to do so electronically as required
4. Marty Lamb failed to initially disclose Q1 expenditures
5. Marty Lamb filed his Q2 disclosure late, and failed to do so electronically as required
6. Marty Lamb filed his Pre-Primary disclosure late, and failed to do so electronically as required
7. Marty Lamb received a letter from the FEC dated 9/3 informing him that he had not satisfied his reporting requirements going back to Q1, prompting him to re-file all 3 prior disclosures.
8. Upon re-filing his Pre-Primary disclosure, Marty Lamb failed to record the repayment of a $5000 candidate loan and other expenses that appeared on the initial pre-primary report.
9. Upon re-filing his FEC disclosures, Marty Lamb's filings were signed by an unauthorized treasurer.
"The truth is that everyone makes mistakes and sometimes things happen. These are not the most important issues facing the voters of Massachusetts. I am disappointed that Marty Lamb would try and make this election about mistakes that the campaigns have made and not talk about the real issues like getting people back to work and cutting the size of government," concluded Herr.
HERR TO LAMB: Before you throw out an attack, make sure it is not shaped like a boomerang
HOPKINTON - Brian Herr, Republican candidate for congress, responded to Marty Lamb's baseless attacks for missing the deadline to file his personal financial disclosure. Early on, Herr owned up to missing the deadline and has since filed the disclosure statement.
"Marty's attacks are just silly. This type of political mudslinging, scare tactics and name-calling has no place in politics," said Herr. "For someone who spent the better part of this year invoking Ronald Reagan's 11th Commandment, I am surprised that he would stoop to this type of gutter politics."
Herr continued: "To make matters worse, it is hypocritical for someone who has a long and extensive history of missing deadlines with the Federal Election Commission to attack me on missing a deadline. Before you throw out an attack, make sure it is not shaped like a boomerang."
Per the Federal Election Commission's online disclosure database, here is a partial list of problems Marty Lamb has had with the FEC:
1. Marty Lamb filed his Statement of Candidacy two month's late. According to the FEC, "A candidate running for the U.S. House, Senate or the Presidency, you must register with the FEC once you (or persons acting on your behalf) receive contributions or make expenditures in excess of $5,000. Within 15 days of reaching that $5,000 threshold, you must file a Statement of Candidacy." Marty Lamb reached the $5,000 threshold on March 30th. His Statement of Candidacy should have been filed by 4/15. It was filed on 6/14.
2. Marty Lamb received a Letter of Disavowal from the FEC in Q2 telling him to either file his candidacy or cease his campaign.
3. Marty Lamb filed his Q1 disclosure late, and failed to do so electronically as required
4. Marty Lamb failed to initially disclose Q1 expenditures
5. Marty Lamb filed his Q2 disclosure late, and failed to do so electronically as required
6. Marty Lamb filed his Pre-Primary disclosure late, and failed to do so electronically as required
7. Marty Lamb received a letter from the FEC dated 9/3 informing him that he had not satisfied his reporting requirements going back to Q1, prompting him to re-file all 3 prior disclosures.
8. Upon re-filing his Pre-Primary disclosure, Marty Lamb failed to record the repayment of a $5000 candidate loan and other expenses that appeared on the initial pre-primary report.
9. Upon re-filing his FEC disclosures, Marty Lamb's filings were signed by an unauthorized treasurer.
"The truth is that everyone makes mistakes and sometimes things happen. These are not the most important issues facing the voters of Massachusetts. I am disappointed that Marty Lamb would try and make this election about mistakes that the campaigns have made and not talk about the real issues like getting people back to work and cutting the size of government," concluded Herr.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Press Release: McGovern announces bid for reelection
The following press release was sent by Rep. James McGovern (D-Worcester), incumbent candidate for representative from the Third Congressional District.
McGovern announces bid for reelection
Congressman Jim McGovern formally announced today his bid for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives in Massachusetts’ 3rd Congressional District at JimMcGovern.com/announce.
“Today, I’m proud to officially announce my candidacy for Congress because I’m anxious to keep fighting: to grow jobs, to help small businesses, to increase renewable energy, and to expand biotechnology.”
“I’m impatient. I’m impatient to get things done -- to cut through bureaucratic red tape to get people back to work and to see our economy flourish. I’ve heard a lot of rhetoric about what some people are ‘against.’ Instead, my focus is on progress, growth, development, and the future.”
In a web-only video released today announcing his candidacy, McGovern stated his strong desire to see private sector expansion in the United States, rather than overseas.
McGovern said that his agenda for the upcoming term would be aggressively focused on bringing economic security and growth to the 3rd Congressional District. “We need to invest in infrastructure, and we need to invest in education. And to the extent we skimp on education, we’re going to lose our competitive edge.”
McGovern’s announcement video also features interviews with Hopkinton businessman Dan Brown and Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives head Kevin O’Sullivan, who discuss McGovern’s work to develop new jobs.
“With Jim McGovern’s help, what we’ve been able to demonstrate so far is job growth,” said Brown.
“I’m very proud of our team in Massachusetts, and I’m also proud that we were able to bring these jobs back from overseas because this helps us in the economy.”
McGovern said he would build on his legacy of working with private companies, developers, and investors throughout the 3rd Congressional District to stimulate growth.
McGovern also pledged to continue to be a leader in the fight to bring our troops home safely from Afghanistan. “I’m tired of nation-building over there; it’s time we do some nation building here in the 3rd Congressional District.”
McGovern announces bid for reelection
Congressman Jim McGovern formally announced today his bid for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives in Massachusetts’ 3rd Congressional District at JimMcGovern.com/announce.
“Today, I’m proud to officially announce my candidacy for Congress because I’m anxious to keep fighting: to grow jobs, to help small businesses, to increase renewable energy, and to expand biotechnology.”
“I’m impatient. I’m impatient to get things done -- to cut through bureaucratic red tape to get people back to work and to see our economy flourish. I’ve heard a lot of rhetoric about what some people are ‘against.’ Instead, my focus is on progress, growth, development, and the future.”
In a web-only video released today announcing his candidacy, McGovern stated his strong desire to see private sector expansion in the United States, rather than overseas.
McGovern said that his agenda for the upcoming term would be aggressively focused on bringing economic security and growth to the 3rd Congressional District. “We need to invest in infrastructure, and we need to invest in education. And to the extent we skimp on education, we’re going to lose our competitive edge.”
McGovern’s announcement video also features interviews with Hopkinton businessman Dan Brown and Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives head Kevin O’Sullivan, who discuss McGovern’s work to develop new jobs.
“With Jim McGovern’s help, what we’ve been able to demonstrate so far is job growth,” said Brown.
“I’m very proud of our team in Massachusetts, and I’m also proud that we were able to bring these jobs back from overseas because this helps us in the economy.”
McGovern said he would build on his legacy of working with private companies, developers, and investors throughout the 3rd Congressional District to stimulate growth.
McGovern also pledged to continue to be a leader in the fight to bring our troops home safely from Afghanistan. “I’m tired of nation-building over there; it’s time we do some nation building here in the 3rd Congressional District.”
CMassPolitics.com Interview: Marty Lamb, 3rd Congressional District
CMassPolitics.com spoke with Marty Lamb (R-Holliston) about his campaign for U.S. representative in the Third Congressional District.
CMassPolitics.com Interview: Jane Morriss, First Middlesex House District
CMassPolitics.com spoke with Jane Morriss (D-Groton) about her campaign for state representative in the First Middlesex House District.
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