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Gabriel Gomez Fundraiser 6-20-2013 at the Intercontinental Hotel - Boston

2013-06-13T21:58:00.000-04:00

Gabriel Gomez is a bad Man - New video in #MAsen

2013-06-11T20:28:00.000-04:00

Money Bomb time for Gabriel Gomez in #MAsen

2013-06-10T21:01:00.000-04:00

We have polling showing Gabriel Gomez closing the gap on Left of Marx Markey in the Massachusetts Senate Race! Ed Markey is a 37 year Corrupt, DC politician that votes with Obama 99% of the time and left of him 1%.

What Navy SEAL and Republican Gabriel Gomez needs is financial support to help offset the onslaught of Mass and Washington Democrat/Special interest money flooding into the race in the form of negative advertising.

Please consider donating $5, $10, $25 or more so Gabriel can get his message up and in front of the people. If we can help make the media a fair battle, Gabriel Gomez is pulling off this upset! Lets build momentum heading into 2014...

Contribute to the +Gabriel Gomez Money Bomb here > https://www.gomezforma.com/contribute/?gclid=CImy6cDl2rcCFciY4Aod1TIAGg

Marco Rubio fundraising for Gabriel Gomez in #MAsen

2013-06-06T22:14:00.003-04:00

With the onslaught of DSCC, Outside interest money pouring into #MAsen to prop up 40 year Career DC insider Ed Markey, it's good to see Marco Rubio standing up for Gabriel. We need more support from all spectrum's of the Republican party to raise money - Gabriel is within single digits and we have a chance to defeat a Socialist hard left Democrat. We need people to step it up.

Patriot,

We don't have to wait until 2014 for a major victory.

In just three weeks, Republicans have a chance to take a huge step toward replacing Harry Reid with a Republican Senate Majority Leader.

The Massachusetts special election is right around the corner, and Gabriel Gomez needs our help.

Gomez is a business leader and a former Navy Seal who knows what it means to fight for our freedoms. Now he's fought within inches of a major political upset that could have national implications -- which is why liberals have pulled out all the stops.

Gomez is currently facing a massive onslaught of Democratic special interest money. Everyone from President Obama to Harry Reid to a host of Hollywood liberals have pitched in to help defeat Gomez. Now it's time to fight back.

With a win, we have a chance to set the political tone heading into the 2014 Elections and create a Republican Majority in the U.S. Senate. Please contribute $100, $50, $25 or whatever you can to help us in the fight to take back the Senate.

Your secure contribution will be used to aid the National Republican Senate Committee in these efforts.

Together we can see to it that Gabriel Gomez is the first victory on our drive to a build a better Senate.

Proud to stand,

Marco Rubio

Debate round one - Gabriel Gomez hurt the older, slower opponent - Ed Markey

2013-06-05T22:43:00.000-04:00

Not only did +Gabriel Gomez look better than Markey which was a given, he came across as the more reasonable, grounded and centrist candidate here in very Blue Massachusetts. Markey was exposed for what he is, a 40 year DC career hard left partisan politician. That lands him smack in the middle of the mess and dysfunction that is DC.

Forget the Liberal media pundits and both parties spinners. Gabriel Gomez came across very well in tonight's debate. Just like the primaries, in comparison to older career politicians Gabriel's message, life story and personailty resonates with voters. Ask Dan Winslow, Mike Sullivan about how that works.

If I was in Team Markey right now I would be more than a little concerned. And they are - bringing in Obama next weeks validates that....

IRS - This is outrageous - Via Paul Ryan

2013-06-04T21:54:00.000-04:00

Friend,

At today’s House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the IRS scandal, one member tried to suggest that the victims of the IRS scandal are to blame because they chose to apply for tax-exempt status. He even called the IRS hearings “political theater.”

This is outrageous. We know for a fact that people were singled out because of their beliefs. A few weeks ago, former IRS commissioner Steven Miller admitted that groups on the other side were not given the same treatment.

We can’t stand for this. When a government agency abuses its power, we need to hold it accountable.

This is the arrogance of big government. This is the danger of a Washington that believes it knows better than you. We need to fight back.

Contribute $25, $50, $100, or whatever you can afford today to help us hold the Obama administration accountable.

Thanks,

Paul Ryan

Join Gabriel Gomez at Worcester Office - 6-1-13 at 5 pm - Phone Banking

2013-06-01T08:57:00.004-04:00

Come out and Support Central Mass for Gomez Saturday! Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CentralMaForGabrielGomez?fref=ts

Gabriel Gomez @ Worcester Office Grand Opening 6/1

VOLUNTEER

WHAT: Gomez for Senate Worcester Office Grand Opening

WHEN: Saturday, June 1st - 4pm to 6pm

WHERE: 18 Grafton St., first floor - Worcester

WHY: Because the path to victory starts in Central Mass!

Tomorrow, June 1st: Join us for the grand opening of our Gomez for Senate Worcester field office. We will be phone banking and canvassing all day, with a special visit from Gabriel Gomez around 5pm.

Lawn signs will be available for pick up at this time.

To sign up for a volunteer shift, please click here!
Share this event on Facebook.

Open Monday - Saturday, 9am to 9pm. Stop by any time!
For more info, contact Kayla Berube: kberube@gomezforma.com or 508-414-5482

Click Here to RSVP

America is on the brink of fiscal disaster -- we can't keep spending money we don't have

2013-05-30T21:12:00.000-04:00

Patriot:,

When my daughter Caroline was born, our national debt was $10 trillion. Today, it’s nearly $17 trillion. Our national debt has grown by over 60 percent in her short five years.

Right now, Congress is engulfed in a battle to heap more debt on our children and grandchildren... without debate and without conditions.

Senate Democrats want to jam through a federal budget using procedural tricks to raise the debt ceiling yet again. And, unfortunately, we can't trust Republicans either.

Simply put, America is on the brink of fiscal disaster -- we can't keep spending money we don't have.

Please chip in $200, $100, or $50. Join our fight to protect future generations from more debt.

We've heard the assurance "Trust us" from Democrats and Republicans for far too long. Politicians in both parties have gotten us into this mess.
As we approach our critical end-of-month fundraising deadline, please donate today to keep Congress from bankrupting our children and grandchildren.
There are a few conservatives in Congress willing to stand up against out-of-control spending and out-of-control debt.
We need your help to hold the line... please chip in what you can right now before our end-of-month deadline at midnight on Friday.
Thank you.
For Liberty,

Ted Cruz

Big Showing at Gabriel Gomez Fundraiser in Boylston

2013-05-29T22:31:00.000-04:00

Once again Central Mass leads the way with a packed room tonight for +Gabriel Gomez in the #MAsen race. Great to see Karyn Polito, Brent Anderson, Paul Frost, Lisa Barstow, Mindy Mckenzie-Hebert, Ron Kaufman, Kim Roy, David Forsberg, Kayla Berube, Kim Ferguson, George Paterson, Janet Leombruno, Rick Green, Jon Norsu and a cast of many in attendance.

Gabriel gave a quick update and overview of the Campaign followed by an Open question session. A few pictures from tonight's event:

Join Team Gomez in Worcester - new office is open

2013-05-28T12:22:00.000-04:00

Join us in Worcester!

18 Grafton Street, first floor
(at the corner of Grafton & Franklin Streets)
Open Monday-Saturday 9am to 9pm

Looking to get involved in the Gomez campaign? Swing by our new office in Worcester to make phone calls, join a door to door team, or pick up some Gomez gear!

Upcoming volunteer activities in Worcester:
Tuesday, May 28th - 6pm to 8pm
Women for Gomez phone bank with special guest Karyn Polito
Wednesday, May 29th - 1pm to 3pm
Afternoon Phone Bank - Contact Kayla to sign up!
Saturday, June 1st - 9am to 6pm
Phone Bank & Canvassing - Contact Kayla to sign up!

June 5th Debate

Join us for a pre-debate stand out, beginning at 3pm in front of WBZ Studios in Allston. Show your support for Gabriel as he goes head to head with Congressman Markey in the first debate of the general election!

Click here for more info.

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Phone Bank for Gabriel Gomez w Karyn Polito in Worcester - 5/28/13

2013-05-27T10:51:00.003-04:00

Please join us, and our special guest Karyn Polito in Worcester tomorrow to phone bank for Gabriel Gomez.

Gabriel Gomez Honored to thank our servicemen & women at 9th annual Cape Cod Cares for the Troops

2013-05-26T22:11:00.002-04:00

Great day today in Hyannis! Cape Cod Cares for Our Troops is a non-profit org. started by 12 year old Dylan DeSilva. Dylan wanted to find a way to honor our Troops for their service, dedication and sacrifices.

Big Gabriel Gomez Fundraiser 5-29-13 in Central Mass - #GameOn

2013-05-24T10:03:00.001-04:00

Notables include Gov's Celluci and Weld, Rick Green, Karyn Polito, Sheriff Lew, Cheryl Prunier, Brent Anderson, Ron Kaufman, Mindy McKenzie-Hebert, Hannah Kane, Kim Roy and more! We need to Finacially support +Gabriel Gomez to help defeat DC elitist and 37 year career politician Ed Markey.

Gabriel Gomez comes out swinging at "Dirty Ed Markey" in new TV Ad - #GameOn

2013-05-21T18:52:00.002-04:00

GABRIEL GOMEZ RELEASES NEW TV AD: “SOMETHING NEW”

May 21, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GABRIEL GOMEZ RELEASES NEW TV AD: “SOMETHING NEW”

“Congressman Ed Markey plays dirty politics. I’m offering the people of Massachusetts something new.” – Gabriel Gomez

Boston, MA – Gabriel Gomez, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in the Massachusetts open seat special election, today released a new television ad.

The new ad, called “Something New,” will air statewide beginning tomorrow.

“Congressman Ed Markey plays dirty politics,” said Gomez. “He resorts to dirty politics so he doesn’t have to talk about his ineffective record.”

“Ed Markey is more of the same. He’s a career Washington politician and the poster boy for why we need term limits. I’m offering the people of Massachusetts something new. I have a reform plan to reboot Congress, and to clean up Washington,” said Gomez.

Click here to watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9PH6HLgVrk&feature=youtu.be

TRANSCRIPT:

ANNCR I: Negative ads from “Dirty Ed” Markey smearing Gabriel Gomez comparing him to bin Laden, now Markey actually blames Gomez for the Newtown shooting.

Disgusting.

37 years in Congress. Dirty Ed Markey.

ANNCR II: Let’s try something new…Gabriel Gomez, businessman, Navy Pilot, Navy SEAL.

Gomez has a plan to clean up congress…term limits, forbid congressmen from becoming lobbyists, and if congress can’t pass a budget, they don’t get paid.

GOMEZ: I’m Gabriel Gomez and I approved this message.

ANNCR II: Gomez – the future starts today.

Busy Gabriel Gomez day Saturday in #MAsen - Where is Maryland Markey?

2013-05-18T10:22:00.001-04:00

Via Gabriel Gomez

I'll be running the Lt. Tim Steele Memorial Road Race in Duxbury at 8:30 am, meeting voters at the First Annual First Responder Freedom Ride in West Yarmouth at 11:00 am, and then meeting voters at Walpole Days in Walpole at 2 pm. Later tomorrow afternoon, I'll be at Bliss Dairy in Attleboro at 4 pm, and at the Attleboro VFW at 4:40 pm. Come on by if you can - I'm looking forward to meeting you!

+Gabriel Gomez already finished up the Timothy Steele Road Race in Duxbury. in 21:52 mins for the 5k Off to Cape meeting First responder's then events in Walpole, Attleboro

Ed Markey hasn't been seen in Mass on trail in a week, won't release his taxes, hiding behind his liberal media. He's in DC with lobbyists and his residence in Maryland. Guess that's what 37 year career politicians do...

Join Team Gomez in Shrewsbury Saturday!

2013-05-14T21:40:00.000-04:00

THIS WEEKEND

JOIN TEAM GOMEZ IN SHREWSBURY


		This Saturday, May 18th join Team Gomez for a canvass in Shrewsbury. We will be going door to door to talk to voters and spread the word about Gabriel Gomez for US Senate! Lists, maps and clipboards will be provided, as well as a brief training for first-time volunteers. Lace up your sneakers, grab a friend and enjoy the spring weather! Where: Shrewsbury Center When: 10:30AM - Saturday, May 18th What: Door-to-Door Canvass for Gabriel Gomez If you would like join us, please email Kayla: kberube@gomezforma.com

Newt Gingrich eye's a Senate seat in #MAsen - His group backs Gabriel Gomez

2013-05-09T20:23:00.001-04:00

Via Newt Gingrich e-mail to supporters:

If Democrats had won this Deep South seat they would have been shouting from the rooftops. Instead they spent a lot of money with nothing to show for it.

Now they and the Republicans have to turn to Massachusetts.

The Republican candidate is Gabriel Gomez, a former Navy SEAL, venture capitalist and upset winner of the primary who has suddenly emerged as a serious contender.

Long term Congressman Ed Markey who was presumed the automatic winner in the general election has suddenly found himself in a 44-40 race with Gomez according to a public poll last week.

Markey clearly is rattled and his first attack is guaranteed to backfire. He has an ad which shows Gomez’ picture and Bin Laden’s.

Why a liberal anti-war Democrat would want to attack a Navy SEAL with that kind of over the top ad is beyond comprehension.

This promises to be a very interesting race.

Mike Sullivan Endorses Gabriel Gomez in #MAsen

2013-05-08T20:56:00.001-04:00

Good news for Gabriel that Mike Sullivan and his grassroots backing have endorsed +Gabriel Gomez This is good news on party unity. I have also done some digging and despite some ragged NRSC faulty messaging there has been no tact left or platform changes from Team Gomez. Good to hear and consistent with all media interviews of late, particularly on Fox News.

Gabriel Gomez Central Mass Volunteers needed! Saturday phone banking - w Gabriel Gomez at 2:30

2013-05-07T21:33:00.001-04:00

Join us for a phone bank this Saturday, May 11th from 10am to 2pm in Worcester.

WHERE: 18 Grafton Street, first floor
(parking available behind the building & across the street in municipal lots)
WHEN: Saturday, May 11th from 10am to 4pm
WHAT: Gomez supporters making phone calls to recruit voters & volunteers

With less than 50 days to Election Day, we need your help! The polls show this as a tight race and with your help, we can win on June 25th.

To sign up to help this Saturday, please contact Kayla.

Gabriel Gomez will stop in at 2:30 to thank volunteers and greet supporters!

*Note: Lawn signs & bumper stickers will be arriving soon. Please be patient & we will distribute them ASAP! Thank you for your support!

The Teaparty Mission Statement - Radical Principles

2013-05-03T22:45:00.001-04:00

Teaparty Express Mission Statement

Propelled by millions of Tea Party supporters across the country, Tea Party Express has become the most aggressive and influential national Tea Party group in the political arena. We are committed to identifying and supporting conservative candidates and causes that will champion tea party values and return our country to the Constitutional principles that have made America the “shining city on a hill.”

Tea Party Express is proud to stand for six simple principles:

No more bailouts
Reduce the size and intrusiveness of government
Stop raising our taxes
Repeal Obamacare
Cease out-of-control spending
Bring back American prosperity

http://www.teapartyexpress.org/mission

What a radical mission statement, personal responsibility, smaller government, less taxes,

less government interference, stop fiscal irresponsibility and to restore American prosperity

The Tea Party will continue fighting against the out-of-control spending and intrusive big-government policies that are still prevalent in D.C

Actually upon further review, there is nothing radical here at all.

Ed Markey: Wrong for Massachusetts

2013-05-02T10:05:00.000-04:00

Checkout the great new video calling out the radical, career politician Ed Markey!

	For Immediate Release May 2, 2013 Contact: Tim Buckley 617-947-8670 “Ed Markey: Wrong For Massachusetts” MassGOP’s New Web Video Boston- Today the MassGOP launched a new web video entitled, “Ed Markey, Wrong For Massachusetts” which highlights criticisms from Steve Lynch, Ed Markey’s partner in Congress and "friend" for decades. “They say if you really want to know someone, talk to their friends and fellow congressman Steve Lynch was right when he slammed Markey for his weak record on terrorism and for his attempt to have it both ways,” said Kirsten Hughes, MassGOP Chairman. “Typical of a career politician, Ed Markey will do anything to hang on to his job, but he has been part of the problem in Washington D.C. for over three decades.” Click here to watch “Ed Markey: Wrong For Massachusetts” Transcript of “Ed Markey Wrong For Massachusetts” (.53) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2PWNhrBs3E Video Text: Ed Markey is wrong for Massachusetts Video Text: But don’t take our word for it. Steve Lynch: I don’t want to call you a liar, but you are. Your record is quite clear on this. Steve Lynch: Every single person who represents a port voted yes on the port security bill except for you. You voted no on that. You voted no with one other person against every other member of Congress, Democrat or Republican. Steve Lynch: Almost every Democrat, almost every Republican in Congress, this is after 9/11. It is mystifying that Mr. Markey can now say that he is a champion of homeland security. Steve Lynch: Alright I don’t want to call you a liar but you are. Steve Lynch: You are so far out on the left, it’s ridiculous. Even basic stuff like offering condolences to the families after 9/11. Video Text: Ed Markey. Ridiculous. ###

View from Cohasset at the Gabriel Gomez Victory party

2013-05-01T21:08:00.001-04:00

The political outsider Gabriel Gomez pulled off a miraculous upset, beating the two career politicians Michael Sullivan and Dan Winslow in what turned out to be a rather convincing romp.

Gabriel Gomez 51%

Mike Sullivan 36%

Dan Winslow 13%

It was a joyous evening as the Gomez victory was declared on National TV and it was a very emotional scene. Lots of hard work and an uphill battle to win over a state of Republican voters who didn't even know Gabriel three months ago. I will let a few pictures tell the story.

What a night!

Gabriel Gomez w lead in Suffolk Polling Bellwether in #MAsen

2013-04-28T22:38:00.000-04:00

Gabriel Gomez has a big lead in the Suburban town and is tied in Boston. Polling also notated late breaking momentum to Gomez:

Boston: Gomez 41% Sullivan 41%

Shrewsbury: Gomez 48% Sullivan 24%

Dan Winslow is a distant third in both Bellwethers.

Via Suffolk Poling:
http://www.suffolk.edu/news/14659.php#.UX3au6JzEQo

Republican Primary

The Republican Primary could be much closer than the Democratic, depending on turnout. Two areas were selected as bellwethers: Boston and Shrewsbury. Dan Winslow is polling third in both bellwethers, suggesting a possible early exit on Tuesday night. In Boston, Sullivan initially led Gomez 38 percent to 34 percent but when “leaners” were added, it became a dead heat at 41 percent each, with late-breaking momentum to Gomez. In Shrewsbury, Gomez led 48 percent to Sullivan’s 24 percent, with Winslow receiving 14 percent.

“This is a key geographical finding, because it suggests that Gomez may be able to withstand Sullivan’s voter strength in big cities like Boston by running up larger margins in suburban areas and small towns like Shrewsbury,” said Paleologos. “Ironically the Winslow voters could swing this primary by rotating en masse to one or the other of the front-runners at the last minute. To be safe, both Gomez and Sullivan may want to have their recount teams ready. The turnout will be low, and so could the margin of victory for either Republican, although Gomez may be slightly better positioned.”

Join Gabriel Gomez in Shrewsbury Sunday at 3:00 - Italian American Victory Club

2013-04-28T10:45:00.001-04:00

"Service First" Tour

YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN

GABRIEL GOMEZ

FOR A

SERVICE FIRST EVENT

SUNDAY APRIL 28 | 3:00 PM

AT THE

ITALIAN AMERICAN VICTORY CLUB

26 DEWEY RD SHREWSBURY, MA 01545

Bring the whole family for ice cream sundaes!
Pick up a lawn sign & find out how you can make a difference on Primary Day this Tuesday!

Idea to Tax nonvoters is floated; "Apathy" fee proposed by Dan Winslow (R)

2013-04-27T21:43:00.002-04:00

Wow just Wow... Mass Senate Candidate Dan Winslow (R) - proposes court ordered mandatory voting, and said his scheme could raise significant amounts of monies, potentially hundreds of millions of dollars if applied statewide. Full Text of Article and quotes below:

IDEA TO TAX NONVOTERS IS FLOATED ; 'APATHY' FEE PROPOSED BY EX-WRENTHAM JUDGE

Ned Bristol, Boston Globe

June 9, 2005

Exercise your right as an American to vote. Participate in our great democracy. Or else pay an "apathy tax."

That's the choice that residents of Norfolk would face if a proposal championed by one prominent resident is approved.

Daniel B. Winslow, who has been active in town government and served as chief legal counsel to Governor Mitt Romney as well as a district court judge, has called for people who don't vote in the annual town elections to pay higher local fees. The idea is to increase voter turnout and raise revenues.

"The failure to participate in civic life at the local level has costs," he said. "Usually, they're hidden costs. This kind of approach would make those costs apparent."

Winslow's plan, presented informally to selectmen in April, has gotten a generally cool reception.

"I don't see the average citizen of Norfolk viewing it as a great thing. They might think they're being forced to vote," said Ramesh Advani, chairman of the Board of Selectmen.

Advani said selectmen have no plans to pursue the proposal.

Winslow, 47, now in private practice, did draw praise from some for bringing attention to what many see as a decline in civic engagement.

"I think any proposal to increase voter turnout deserves serious consideration," said Senator Brian A. Joyce, a Milton Democrat. Joyce himself has filed legislation to provide for a $25 tax credit for voting in the state's general election and to allow municipalities to offer a $25 tax break for voting in local elections.

But some close observers of state and national voting initiatives see problems with proposals like those made by Winslow and Joyce.

Harvard Law School professor Heather K. Gerken, an election law specialist, said that while she's "wildly in favor of experimentation," Winslow's proposal "has the smell of a poll tax," the illegal requirement that people pay money in order to vote.

She said if the proposal were to become law, "some people might argue it sullies the right to vote. . . . a judge would give it a close look."

Juan Martinez, executive director of MassVOTE, a nonprofit organization that works for increased turnout, said Winslow's plan "brings up a lot of the implications of paying someone to vote." It's a "slippery slope," he said.

Eric Holland, a spokesman for the US Justice Department, said the agency couldn't give a legal opinion on the Winslow and Joyce proposals, but added, "Federal law makes it a crime to pay for a vote. The receipt of anything of value, including a tax incentive, could potentially violate federal law."

Winslow said his proposal is not to pay a person to vote but to create a "disincentive not to vote." His proposal is actually the reverse of a poll tax, encouraging people to vote, rather than trying to bar them, he said.

The idea of offering a financial incentive to vote comes as turnout has declined in national, state, and local elections. This spring's election in Norfolk drew just 15 percent of registered voters.

Winslow said the state has a unique opportunity to take action. He cites Article 61 of the Massachusetts Constitution: "The general court shall have authority to provide for compulsory voting at elections, but the right of secret ballot shall be preserved." No other state has such a provision in its constitution, he said.

Winslow wants the town to submit a home rule petition to the Legislature and then hold a binding referendum on his plan. Under the plan, voters would be given a receipt upon leaving the polls that would entitle them to pay lower fees for such things as dump stickers and burning permits.

The voting requirement would apply only to the regular annual town election. It could double or triple turnout, Winslow said.

"What it could do is validate existing local officials' actions by putting the approval of not 7 or 10 percent of the citizens but 50 or 60 percent of the citizens behind their local government," he said.

He also said it could raise significant amounts of money, potentially hundreds of millions of dollars if applied statewide.

Winslow said he had discussed his idea with a few other municipal officials and the Massachusetts Municipal Association, but so far has found no takers.

Geoffrey Beckwith, executive director of the municipal association, said his organization's policy committee hadn't reviewed Winslow's idea and had no position on it.

Winslow said he was confident his proposal would improve civic life. "Whatever the initial motivation, voting will engage citizens on a broad scale in their local government. People can't help but take an interest in the outcome" of an election they participated in, he said.

Winslow, a third-generation Norfolk resident, is known for advancing original and sometimes radical ideas. He won the Pioneer Institute's Better Government Competition in 1998 for a plan to make the civil justice system more efficient, and he initiated a number of administrative improvements in the state courts.

He also made headlines in the 1990s when, as a Wrentham District Court judge, he proposed putting stickers on vehicles of those convicted of multiple drunken driving offenses to try to shame them.

"I've had some bad ideas along the way," Winslow said. But he added, "Ideas are the means by which we move society forward."