Only in Massachusetts.

Oh really? What's in a name? JFK International Airport, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Tower Amherst, Kennedy Causeway Fla. Kennedy Center for performing Arts, USS JFK (CV-67) Kennedy Memorial bridge, Library and over 100 schools, including Kennedy Law School Harvard, the same school Sean Bielat has on his resume' the jokes on you GOP fool. Stop into his new office and say hi to Joe Kennedy our next Congressman from 4th district Massachusetts!

Paul, you just reinforced the argument that his resume is nothing but a name. Riding on the shirt tails of his relatives is not a viable platform.

Paul :"including Kennedy Law School Harvard, the same school Sean Bielat has on his resume"

PAul, Bielat did not attend Harvard Law. It is troublesome that he seems to have a degree from the Harvard School of Communist Government.

Your silly comment turns my stomach - can't we just argue policy instead of immediately reaching the bottom - if you want to do talk radio, reach out to Hannity or Rush or any of the other anger & screed filled resources

Fan: IMO, there is no point in debating policy since the democrats run candidates with no voting record to substantiate what policies the man or woman claims to support. However, I have no problem discussing philosophy.

As a Libertarian leaning, independent voting, pro-life, Christian none of the candidates are speaking to me. Having said that, I don't see much evidence that any Democrat gives a hoot about liberty or freedom. So at the federal level, I tend to vote Republican. And if I can't bring myself to "pull the lever" for that parties chosen one, I will "throw away" my vote on the person who most closely matches my philosophy. State and local, I am not concerned with political parties at all.

Deb, There's passion in your insane screed (no facts/ideological sensibility though) Normally, it's hard to claim true ideological independence if one seems to always vote Republican and hate without fact the other view.....sounds like un-enrolled here in MA not independent. Based on your view, it appears you will be voting for Bielat, but your words say Democrats don't run candidates with a "voting record" - Well where's Bielat's "voting record"? Your point about no need for debates is an epic FAIL. There is a need to hear the views of all the candidates when possible - to make such a sadly locked view (hardly independent) then accuse all Democrats of being worthless is exactly why we need more debates - ignorant/low-information voters like yourself are doomed to follow the same voting against good sense practice unless a fact can stay alive enough to truly be evaluated. (more to follow)

I could care less about your religious or views on women's privacy. I am troubled that many Pharisees like yourself who probably wouldn't know Jesus or the beliefs you claim so proudly to hold to if they were splattered in your face claim such undeserved high ground.- Knowledge tends to counteract people like you and that's why democracy is a wonderful thing. I strongly support your "vote throwing away" procedure - having come from a red state and now live in the reddest part of MA (delicious irony) I see that the lack of understanding of liberty and freedom and religion hasn't changed here despite the better chances for education and enlightment MA provides for the terminally uninformed - nice to meet you - please keep doing EXACTLY what you are doing and bless you. Oh I should say this I am a red state liberal transplanted to a purple state with liberal leanings - If the state had a real participation political designation for people like myself, I would be allowed to "caucus with the Democrats". I guess I am a blend of Angus King (he's from Maine ) and a classic liberal - I am fiscally sensible, socially liberal, pro-human, safety-net-supporting and not interested in being a Pharisee like you AT ALL. I do get religion in general - grew up in a Christian religion/Suspect my beliefs actually may reflect some of the deity you obviously know nothing about. Ayn Rand and Jesus cannot co-exist (Do you know who Ayn Rand is?) in the same ideological entity, or person (for you)?

Fan: You misunderstood. I meant there is no point in US debating policy here on Patch. But evidently you prefer the word argue over debate and I don't plan on wasting my time or yours engaging in either. When the candidates debate, I listen.

Secondly, I never considered the possibility the Pharisees were Libertarian minded.
I'll have to think about that one.

Finally, elections have consequences. We are slowly learning the consequences of the 111th Congress. Those two years defined the direction the Democrats intend on taking this country. I know there is no guarantee the direction will change with a regime change. But it is a risk I am willing to take.

deb your last message doesn't balance with previous posts but like you our personal debates are moot but such generalizing hardly meets with the reasoning and thoughtful true independents reflect - un-enrolled is just a way to hide a designation or keep it personal which is fine but I think it's important not to pretend or feign independence when it is obviously not true...a lot of people who used to be GOP now run to Libertarian or Conservative while again having no clue or understanding of what that means.,,,,,like saying one is "anti-women's rights' but declaring a Libertarian status.....again the views of an Ayn Rand cannot balance with the teachings of Jesus - grandstanding of one's religion is what got the Pharisees a dishonerable mention with Jesus - who also could never have spoken on issues of women's rights (especially abortion) - just tidying up some ideological bs used earlier.

Pro-Choice/Pro-Woman and PROUD of it. If men got pregnant, then abortion (esp.) in the Roman Catholic Church would be a Sacrament.

Here is another school of thought, Gretchen. If men had the pill, there would be no more children.

You do realized Bielat was living in Pennsylvania - he came back to run here. That is further away than the within-the-state move Joseph Kennedy did. The man is here as frequently as reasonably possible. He has an office here. He's visiting every one as much as possible. He's doing retail politics - got any sensible reason to hate or are you just going to post foolishly?

First of all it's not the governments job to create jobs. that's Socialism! The only way Sean Bielat could create jobs would be by adding more state workers and that is the last thing we need. Republicans are passe' and out of touch. Kennedy is back!

Paul, what exactly is this young Kennedy going to do for the folks of Seekonk? All he is is a Democratic vote in Congress. He doesn't know the issues yet, but he will vote to please the Democratic party. Essentially, Sean Beilat will do the same thing for the Republicans. To get all wrapped up in personalities is a waste of time.

I see Mr Lunt continues the same screeds from Fox/Newsmax and his own twisted views....nothing changes from your blogs on the SC site to here. The tax rate is smaller than ever and your side has not put up one legitimate deficit sensible issue nor have they tried to govern - again are you here to make up crap or to discuss issues?

Ms. Robinson - Bielat is one of the largest state bought and paid for candidates thanks to Citizens United. Scott Brown still remains the largest but the pact Warren and Brown put in place negates some, but not all of the Citizens United money - I think moving within the state is not carpetbagging but those who do change states merely to run for office, yes it may reek of carpetbagging. (and for those who are going to go ..."they do it too", yes Hillary Clinton and others of both parties have move to NY because its ok and easier to "carpetbag" there) - That said, Bielat is certainly a 2-time carpetbagger!

Ouch, what an ankle biter TheFan can be. Should have named herself,TheTerrier.
As for politicians being carpetbaggers, that’s just part of the power game, right or left. Young Joe Kennedy enjoys great wealth and even power because of the shenanigans of his great-grandfather and namesake. Read any of the biographies, it is an interesting family although sometimes ill-fated.

Emcee - I have read your fact free posts - Joe Kennedy's wealth isn't why anyone is going to vote for him...you right wingers always cry about being "jealous of wealth or success or something nutty like that" - Is is a fact that Mr. Bielat moved to here twice to run for office - Joe Kennedy's family history cannot be changed by anyone - So what has all that to do with his wanting to be in government service...its not going to make him richer? Are you just angry because he wants to go into politics? You can vote against him but it seems you just hate the name instead of dealing with any real substantive issues. As for me being an "ankle biter" - you can call me anything you want as long as facts support me which in this case I am fully supported. I am waiting for you to make a comment that demonstrates intelligence above a teenager's thought process...seems I may have to wait a long long time before that happens.

Oh, my dear ankle biter, don't get so angry with me. FYI, I actually like young Joe Kennedy. He is in no way responsible for his power-freak great-grandfather, but he does enjoy the results. The Kennedys are like a Shakesperean drama to me... nothing more, nothing less, and I wish young Joe well. But, if I want to help the Republicans in November, I might have to vote against him this time.

Emcee, despite your very silly attempts to demean my opinions while embarassing yourself further, lets break it down - hate the Family, hate the candidate - Let's see if that applied to the bush family, we would not have dealt with 12 years of failed Bush presidents. I see no malice expelled at Prescott Bush, who helped Nazi's but I suspect no hate for any Bushes - I grow weary of your stupidity and still await how a person going out to try to work in public service is a problem his other family members' behavior cause a cro-magnon such trepidation? Maybe one day, a answer would be appreciated by may reasonable people

In Massachusetts, more than half the electorate are considered Independents or Unenrolled. As one of that large group, I never voted for a Bush. I found George W. Bush to be an abomination.

Dismiss Independents at your own peril.

Gretchen,
It was and still is necessary to spend some of our money on military and defense. The issues we were facing under Reagan, Bush 1 and Bush 2 included the nuclear arms race in the 80's to terrorism and the harming of our troops overseas. Under President Clinton, a liberal democrat, defense and military spending was cut and the emphasis on intelligence gathering was deminished during the 8 years under President Bill Clinton and as a result, our troops were harmed in 2000 with the bombing of the USS Cole, and a year later during President Bush's first year in office, 9/11 happened. As a result, the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush made it a priority to spend money on the military and defense in order to keep us safe from another 9/11 happening in our country. The sad thing about this Gretchen is that you and all the other liberals always blame the Republicans for our current economic conditions when it is in fact, the tax and spend liberal left wacko ways of the democrats that is hurting the economy. Government doesn't create jobs, that is a fact, businesses do that; however, Government can enact monetary policy that is favorable to business such as lowering taxes and reducing regulations and reducing taxes for people of all economic levels which is something the Obama administration has failed to do. Oh yes, the Obama administration has given free handouts to the illegals and given the middle class the biggest tax increase in history!!!

That is not for me to decide, Jonathan. That is up to the true practicing Roman Catholic to decide. I am not one. But I have a great deal of respect for those who are. Unfortunately, they are few and far between.

A pretender. Someone who sits in the pews as required and engages in every rite and ritual out of obligation...or perhaps superstition. Once they enter the public square, they argue against the most fundamental teachings of the Church.

The sad thing is there are so many other options out there. Why don't these "cultural catholics" just find another place to worship? There are so many options. Some churches will make you very comfortable by invoking the word of God minimally. Others preach biblical truths and encourage a personal relationship with Jesus. It's a spiritual smorgasboard out there;)

I think it must be very psychologically and spiritually damaging to sit week after week, year after year in any place of worship without having a clue as to why. This applies to all people of faith. Not just the Roman Catholic.

Gretchen,
I disagree, Under the Clinton administration, our intelligence gathering capabilities were lax at best, in fact, President Clinton had an opportunity to take bin laden out of the picture with a military strike; however, that didn't happen due to our lack of proper inteilligence and the Clinton administration failed to get bin laden. What about the bombing of the USS Cole? The Clinton administration failed to thwart that attempt, and how about the first bombing of the world trade center back in 1993 under William Jefferson Clinton, where was our intelligence gathering there??? You can blame President Bush all you want; however, if we had the intelligence gathering methods that we have now back in the 1990's under President Clinton, 9/11 could have been avoided. By the way, Frontline and all those shows are liberal slanted shows, something I don't watch because the liberals want you to believe everything they feed and tell you. I like to watch shows on Fox news which is fair and balanced.

Gretchen,
I agree with you about Bill Moyers, he's very good in fact; however, I haven't watched Fareed Zakaria though, I will have to watch. I also watch Scott Pelley, CBS Evening News Anchor and Co-host of 60 Minutes who is un-biased and actually reports the news from an objective standpoint and not from the liberal or conservative side. In his story telling and delivery of the news, Scott Pelley actually gets to the reason behind a story, whether the story is about politics, the economy, or human interest.

I haven't watched BBC news; however, I am familiar with BBC programing. I was a fan of the original Doctor Who series starring Tom Baker as Doctor Who.

And how is reading what Nikki Stern wrote going to enlighten me? Does she have some greater insight into this vast, glorious universe?

@Gretchen. Get off of CNN. They are about as far left as oncoming traffic. I'll take anybody's leadership over the Kennedy cover-ups any day. Something tells me you have never spoken directly to Mr. Bielat in person. I fond him to be intelligent and very concerned for the citizens of Massachusetts. I think a little FOX News might help broaden your perspective.

Ask anyone who worked on post katrina recovery work about the "good GOP/right-wingers" who took "gubbmit handouts" after the disaster? Great article Ms. Bragg!