Giulianos Forum
News => Local News => Topic started by: Giuliano Taverna on August 28, 2009, 09:28:41 am
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So far is incumbent democrat Deval Patrick vs republicans Charlie Baker and Christy Mihos
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3homepage&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3 (http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3homepage&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3)
http://charliebaker2010.com/ (http://charliebaker2010.com/)
http://www.christy2010.com/pages/policies.cfm (http://www.christy2010.com/pages/policies.cfm)
I intend to question all candidates directly to challenged their stances on issues that I feel they have the wrong position on, and I will post any responses I may get. In addition I will follow the campaign and post updates, including who I intend to vote for when I have decided.
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As a voting independent - moderate citizen of Massachusetts I'm very interested in candidates apposing incumbent Deval Patrick who has been a disaster for the commonwealth. However while I agree with and support most of your stated positions I'm slightly annoyed by two of them.
1. Wind farms
2. Casino gambling
I view alternative domestically produced energy as necessary for future economic growth and think tide and wind farms in the cape are absolutely vital to reducing long term energy costs. I haven't heard any compelling arguments against them and I'm left wondering why you appose this.
I view gambling as a victimless activity that will persist whether we chose to recognize it or not. I don't believe its the governments place to legislature morality, and I believe allowing casinos to open in Massachusetts will prevent the loss of revenue to existing casinos in Connecticut which is a drain on our economy.
I'd like to make it clear that I am voting in the gubernatorial election, and I will vote for whoever holds the position closest to mine without regard for party affiliation. I hope that will be you, but its too early to tell.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Giuliano Theodore Taverna