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The Coronation Party for Bob Maginn
Begins at 5:00 P.M.,
Two-Hours Prior to the 'vote',
WED. Nov. 30, 2011
(same old, same old...MassGOP)

And, as expected, all that was missing at the last Maginn party, was the smoky-cigar chamber....
The folks who gave us 11% obscurity enrollment, ARE ALL ALIGNED WITH BOB MAGINN.
Look familiar? Ever wonder why 89% of Mass Voters remain determined NOT to join Team-Maginn?

And, let's be sure to NEVER have a debate. Just private parties, back rooms, booze and food (see listing below of at least 8 "HOSTED BAR" events....by the soon to be king of 11%:

But, before that, another note from a MassGOP insider (and #1 cheerleader for whoever seems to be in front of the parade):

Dear friends & colleagues,

With all due respect to Mr. Adams, whom I have considered a good friend since before he first joined the State Committee or was elected to the General Court, I simply must disagree with this last minute suggestion. I have no doubt that the idea of a debate between candidates for chairman is sincere and well-intentioned, I simply would assert that the time for such a debate has long past. In my humble opinion, while I always support the vigorous exchange of ideas so that the voters – in this case the nearly 80 of us upon the State Committee – may make an informed decision, I feel that an 11th hour attempt to shoehorn a debate into the agenda of our State Committee meeting just minutes before the election is inappropriate. Indeed, if the State Committee were to sponsor a debate I suggest that the proper timing would have been at our last regularly scheduled State Committee meeting on November 16, 2011.

Furthermore, I believe that our Acting Chair has already been rather indulgent to both candidates, providing them with far more time to address the assembled State Committee along with nomination and seconding time far in excess of my recent memory. Indeed, as the person who placed Jennifer Nassour’s name into nomination several years ago now, I seem to recall having a 2-3 minute limit for all such activity. Humorously, my prepared remarks left Ms. Nassour so little time as to virtually give her little more than a chance to say hello & thank you to the voters.

Speaking of Ms. Nassour, there were indeed debates for that election between her, Mr. Joe Manzoli and Mr. Mike Franco. I actually organized one in Dartmouth of my own accord for my constituents and any State Committee members in the Commonwealth. Indeed, several from across the Bay State made the often lengthy trek into the Southworth Library. I’m more than willing to stand to be corrected but I do not recall a debate during the re-election of Chairman Nassour. As such, debates while perhaps a good and much encouraged activity are not a prerequisite for an election for MassGOP Chairman.

Additionally, I respectfully disagree that there is an appreciable number of undecided State Committee members. We have all been given literally months to study the various candidates and form an informed decision. For my own example, Mr. Fava hosted a meeting in Plymouth where I had the opportunity to meet Mr. McNamara had I chosen to do so. Indeed, well after I publicly expressed my for Bob Maginn, supporters of Mr. McNamara endeavored to arrange private and personal meetings with me and Mr. McNamara. My response at the time was a respectful refusal so as not to negatively impact Mr. McNamara’s time when my vote was concretely set and I suggested that he spend his time lobbying other State Committee members who were perhaps more pliable. After all this time and these many opportunities, I dare say that if one of our colleagues is genuinely undecided at this point then I would have to wonder how it is possible. Countless phone calls on both sides have been made, letters written, and various other forms of lobbying conducted on behalf of both gentlemen for the office. On the eve of the election I would have to question whether or not one had fully done their due diligence if they are undecided as to which gentleman to support. Rather, I’d wager that at least a plurality of the State Committee feel that there has been more than enough campaigning and that the vote should not be postponed another minute than is necessary.

Paul, you and I are both well-known to have been publicly declared supporters of the opposing candidates. Neither of us needs further debate and for the aforementioned reasons I sincerely doubt that others with a vote really need so as well.

If I may make a suggestion, perhaps the idea of an institutionalized debate, encouraged or required by the State Committee, should be codified into a by-law amendment. Such a change would require some study and discussion before coming up to a vote. As such, I would not be supportive of a motion from the floor tomorrow night. Perhaps the reorganizational meeting following the Presidential Primary would be appropriate for such a consideration.

In conclusion, perhaps if we could swim upstream from the flow of time and do things over again that at least one mutually agreed upon debate in a central location that was easily accessible for the majority of State Committee members and our guests would have been appropriate. I would’ve supported such an activity at the time but that time has long passed us by. Respectfully, I cannot support it tomorrow. Debates should be organized and conducted methodically, soberly, and with grave seriousness. Debates should not be done on with haste. Again, our Acting Chair has already been indulgent in the election process so let us stay the course. There is no need for a last minute innovation and surprise.

Sincerely,

Brock N. Cordeiro
Dartmouth, MA
BNCordeiro@comcast.net

Maginn: Time to Donate to Democrats, but
NO TIME FOR PUBLIC DEBATE to Lead the MassGOP

WELL, while Bob Maginn could find plenty of time to donate to DEMOCRATS, and RUN 8 BOOZE EVENTS, he and his surrogates could NEVER find the time to DEBATE openly the affairs of the floundering MassGOP.

Read the e-mails, and e-mails, and e-mails, and the near begging of trying to get Bobby Maginn to step in front of any group and face questions, like a man (E-mails sent, in addition to certified receipt snail-mail...) But heck, Bobby Maginn couldn't even be bothered to talk to the press, and the dear boy had NO time to even talk with a talk show host (Katz) before his coronation. Just a busy busy boy, ordering drinks....

Invitation #3:

----- Original Message -----

From: Linda Rapoza

To: Robert.maginn@jenzabar.net

Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 11:22 AM

Subject: FYI

Dear Mr. Maginn,
I hope you received my e-mail on October 23rd regarding your invitation to

participate in the upcoming debate for Chairman of the Republican Party on
Sunday, November 13th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 44
Circuit Ave. in Worcester.
We are anxious to meet you and hear about your campaign. Won't you please
take a moment now and confirm your participation by replying to this e-mail.
Respectfully,
Linda Rapoza
State Committeewoman, 1st Bristol & Plymouth State Senate District
President, Mildred Fay Jefferson 4th Congressional District Chapter - MA-RA

Invitation #4:

----- Original Message -----

From: Linda Rapoza

To: robert maginn ; Robert.maginn@jenzabar.net

Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 6:36 PM

Subject: Fw: FYI

Dear Mr. Maginn,
I do hope you received my e-mail reminder on October 23rd regarding your invitation to

participate in the upcoming debate for Chairman of the Republican Party on Sunday, November 13th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 44 Circuit Ave. in Worcester.
We've received a positive response from all of the candidates except yourself and are anxious to meet you and hear about your campaign. Won't you please take a moment now and confirm your participation by replying to this e-mail.
Respectfully,
Linda Rapoza
State Committeewoman, 1st Bristol & Plymouth State Senate District
President, Mildred Fay Jefferson 4th Congressional District Chapter - MA-RA

Representative Peter Frost weighs in:

----- Original Message -----

From: pfrost@charter.net

To: pfrost@charter.net

Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 12:50 PM

Subject: Letter to State Committee

Paul K. Frost

State Representative

308 Rochdale Street

Auburn, Massachusetts 01501

Ph: 508-832-2840

Email: pfrost@charter.net

November 7, 2011

Dear Members of the Republican State Committee:

I was first elected to the House in 1996. I have seen a lot in my time and I know how important your decision for Chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party is to you, me, my colleagues and all future GOP candidates.

Though I do not have a vote in this matter your decision and your vote does have a major impact on us. Therefore, I’m respectfully requesting your vote for Bob Maginn as the next Chair of the Party.

I supported and campaigned with Bob Maginn in 1998 when he ran for State Treasurer and was very impressed with his ability to connect with the grassroots activists across the state, the result being that Bob garnered the 2nd most votes of anyone Republican on the ballot that year behind Governor Paul Cellucci. As Party Chair, Bob will bring that same commitment to working with the grassroots and our Republican base to help protect our incumbents and elect more legislators to the State House.

As you are well aware in 2010 our Party made great gains in House as well as other offices throughout the state including the biggest prize of all a U.S. Senate Seat. In 2012 the Democrats will attempt to strike back with a vengeance. They are not seeking to hold the line but rather take back many of the seats they lost. And the money they will pump into races will likely be enormous if not astronomical.

Your decision on Chair may decide the fate of many in 2012. Though there are many good people who have thrown their hat into the ring there is only one who has the proven ability to raise money for our Party and candidates. Bob Maginn is the only person before you, who has done this in the past and done so recently. It has not been three decades since Bob has raised large amounts of donations. Bob has been raising funds for others for many years and is still doing so currently. He also clearly has the contacts to continue doing so.

The bottom line is our Party and candidates need resources to face the huge challenge ahead to keep what we have and build on it. All the good intentions and promises others may bring to the table doesn’t mean they will raise the funds needed. In fact, I don’t believe anyone in the race can other than Bob Maginn.

The Party cannot take a chance on someone who might or could do the things they say. The next Chair may only have 10 months to raise the funds. Bob Maginn is the only one who can and will follow through because as I said, he has the contacts, the ability and the history of doing so.

I will also say Bob’s own experiences as a statewide candidate and his understanding that the Mass GOP will need to do more for our candidates in the House and Senate and other regional seats is refreshing. He understands the challenge ahead and is excited to tackle it.

Once again, my opinions do not translate into a vote as I am not a member of the State Committee. Perhaps the most important vote you will ever take will be this one. I do hope you will cast your vote for Bob Maginn and our Party can begin the process of raising funds, preparing for 2012 and the great campaign battles that are head for all of us.

Thank you for your time and attention to my letter to you. Feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss this or any other matter.

Sincerely,

Paul K. Frost

State Representative

7th Worcester District

Since he was kind enough to allow us to "feel free" to discuss this, I did:

----- Original Message -----

From: Linda Rapoza

To: pfrost@charter.net

Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 4:50 PM

Subject: Re: Letter to State Committee

Representative Frost,

As one of four announced candidates for Chairman, Mr. Maginn was cordially invited to a debate forum sponsored by the Massachusetts Republican Assembly for November 13th at 2:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 44 Circuit Ave. Worcester. Many State Committee members are also members of the Republican Assembly.

This is a very important election. The Chairman of the MassGOP sets the tone for the entire Party. Three e-mails were sent to Mr. Maginn in October at several of his e-mail addresses including the one he used to announce his candidacy.

Thank you for your interest, but Mr. Maginn has yet to respond to a perfect opportunity to debate his opponents, and/or explain to all of us why we should give someone who's ignoring us our vote.

Respectfully,

Linda Rapoza

State Committeewoman, First Bristol & Plymouth State Senate District

President, 4th Congressional District Chapter - Mass. Republican Assembly

Rep. Frost begins quarterbacking for the team:

----- Original Message -----

From: pfrost@charter.net

To: Linda Rapoza

Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 11:34 PM

Subject: Re: Letter to State Committee

Hello Linda,

Thank you for responding to my email and I do appreciate your candor. I cannot speak for Bob or respond to the issue of the debate you are speaking of.

All I can say is the Chair does more than just set the tone for the entire Party. My point in my letter is we need someone who can raise money and do so fast to help the entire ticket of Republicans in 2012. Normal new Chairs have 2 years to prepare for the election cycle while in this case the new chair will only have 10 to 11 months to raise the money needed.

Where the Chairman stands personally on issues is pretty much irrelevant so long as the Chair supports the candidates and elected officials who run as Republicans. I say this as a conservative elected Republican.

The Chair is not a policy maker nor should she or he be one. They must use their skills to raise the funds to support the GOP message and candidates. That is the most important job.

Grassroots is certainly important but in the end campaign funding is most needed to support our on the ground efforts. Most candidates look to the Party for some fiscal support. In order for that support to be there you need a Chair who can raise those funds.

In the end, Bob Maginn is the only one who can. If anyone thinks fundraising at the levels needed is not a big deal they are sadly mistaken.

I like several of the other candidates running for Chair. They are good people. I know they mean well. But none of them has ever shown they can raise the funds which will be needed. There is too much at stake to take a gamble on someone who has no resume of raising those kinds of funds and to do so in less than a year.

Again, I appreciate your email and wish you all the best. Thank you for all you do for the GOP and thank you for your passion for the party.

-Paul

As my candid and passionate self, I beg to disagree:

----- Original Message -----

From: Linda Rapoza

To: pfrost@charter.net

Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 12:50 PM

Subject: Re: Letter to State Committee

Rep. Frost,

Thank you for getting back to me. I respectfully but wholeheartedly disagree with your premise that the Chairman's personal ideology doesn't affect the Party. It most certainly does and has.

Ms. Nassour's unprecedented lurch to the left in speaking on behalf of the Republican Party during her first few weeks in office in order to assure the homosexual community that it had nothing to fear under her leadership because the Party would never address any of the social issues destroyed trust in the Party leadership the Chairman is responsible for.

Rather than working towards unity, on another occasion, she told conservative Republicans that if they didn't like the new tone that they could leave and start their own Party. This was an incredibly foolish move on her part.

The Republican Party at 11% registration is practically irrelevant. If the social conservatives (who were once the majority of the Party) ever decide to branch out into a third Party with the conservative Independents, there's a distinct possibility we will see the end of the Republican Party in Massachusetts.

I don't know of anyone who wants to risk that. Nassour was billed as a fund-raiser, yet the Party never sufficiently supported local and statewide candidates with that money. It all went to the Governor's race. And what didn't go to Baker went to Brown.

Also, Nassour's on video picking winners and losers in front of candidates who worked extremely hard to raise money for their own campaigns due to the Party's neglect and/or indifference to them. That has not gone unnoticed, and the divide within the Party is now wider than ever before.

As I stated previously, many members of MA-RA are presently on the State Committee. Many, many more are challenging incumbent members. Those challengers have been invited to the debate, and from what I'm hearing, they're looking forward to it.

Respectfully,

Linda

Rep. Frost demonstrates that he's in the tank, and then proceeds to tell me I'm wrong about what just transpired:

----- Original Message -----

From: pfrost@charter.net

To: Linda Rapoza

Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 10:59 PM

Subject: Re: Letter to State Committee

Linda,

I understand what you are saying. A Chair's personal ideology doesn't mean they should shun a wing of the party if you will. I agree with you there. I'm a social conservative and have received support by many of those supporting McNamara. But I believe the Party Chair also has to respect all our GOP candidates personal views on social issues. The Chair should be a big tent chair and shouldn't play favorites based on where those candidates stand on social issues.

With that said Linda, from my conversations with Bob Maginn, he is a social conservative and has done some amazing work to support his personal views in the real world.

I also agree we need a better system of making sure the Party supports both the top and bottom of the ballot races. I have long advocated for that. The biggest thing however that is needed is funding. No matter how you slice it, the fact and the reality is, Bob Maginn is the only one has and can deliver the resources needed. All candidates look for funding from the Party and for any chance to have that for them you need someone who can raise the money in the first place.

None of the others have that sort of track record. I know others will say one candidate raises a million dollars back in 1982. But that was circumstance on who he was running against under different campaign finance laws than today. Since then there is no evidence that candidate could raise those kind of funds since anyone else.

I think there are several good people out there who are running. But it should not be lost that no matter how much they talk social issues or talk about grass-roots you need campaign funds.

Now I did inquire about your debate. I was told Bob did respond but couldn't make the date and time and asked for a different date.

Everyone has a right to know the plans of each chair candidate for 2012. But I will come back to only one has the history of raising money which will be needed.

I want all our candidates and elected officials to do well. It is my belief we can't afford to just take a chance on an unproven person who will need time breaking in. We don't have the time or the luxury of a learning curve for Chair with under a year left until the election.

There is a lot at stake. Best wishes with your debate and I hope it goes well.

-Paul

Either Rep. Frost has just retailed a giant whopper on behalf of his friend, or Maginn purposely lied to Rep. Frost about what just transpired. I'm willing to agree to disagree on matters of truth, but not on BS:

----- Original Message -----

From: Linda Rapoza

To: pfrost@charter.net

Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 8:44 AM

Subject: Re: Letter to State Committee

Dear Paul,

Since I am the "respondee" (and made that perfectly clear in the e-mails), no, Mr. Maginn did not and has not responded to three invitations to debate the issues among the other candidates. (A certified letter has been sent to the illusive Mr. Maginn as a final request.)

Please understand that no such response to the e-mail invitations, nor an excuse for prior commitment, nor "request for a different date" was ever received from Mr. Maginn. That has all been duly noted.

Respectfully,

Linda Rapoza

P.S. With all due respect, if Mr. Maginn sees a value in claiming to be a "social conservative", and has done "amazing work to support his personal views in the real world", surely a debate would be an ideal opportunity to support such a claim. If Mr. Maginn does not see a value in taking the time for a cordial, professional response to an invitation to debate, that, unfortunately, says it all.

Apparently, Rep. Frost has handed the keys back to Maginn. Perhaps feeling a bit of pressure, Maginn weighs in explaining to the state committee how excited his is to be so busy that he's now spending every single hour on the phone getting endorsements:

----- Original Message -----

From: robert maginn

Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 3:47 PM

Subject: My website and another endorsement!

Dear State Committee Members,

Good afternoon! Just wanted to share a piece of exciting news with you all. This morning I spoke with Vincent Cogliano Jr., Chairman of the Plymouth County Republican Party, who I am now proud to announce is supporting my campaign to be your next Party Chair. Now that Vince is on board, that makes 6 former candidates for Party Chair who have dropped out of the race and joined my team. I'm humbled and honored that such strong Party Chair candidates have concluded that at this time the best decision is to support my candidacy for Chair. Their advice and counsel is invaluable as I continue this journey and will make sure each stays involved to help us in this critical election cycle.

It's been a whirlwind three weeks since I decided to throw my hat in the ring for Party Chair and have spent almost every hour of every day since my announcement on the phone, on email and in person meeting State Committee members from across the commonwealth. I wanted thank all of you who have been so willing and eager to listen to my vision for the future of our Party and share your own ideas and issues with me.

If you haven't had a chance to yet, please visit my website www.maginnforchair.com to learn more about my background, my platform and my vision for our Party. I hope you'll find the site informative and review my experience and skill set as I look to successfully lead the MA GOP in to the crucial 2012 election cycle. We must unify our Party. We must focus on our grassroots. We must recruit, train and support conservative candidates who will be our future. We must protect our incumbents in the Legislature. And we must reelect Scott Brown to the US Senate.

I look forward to seeing you at one of my 4 remaining regional dinners and at the State Committee meeting on Nov. 16. Thank you all for your time and your support.

Respectfully,
Bob Maginn

Though Maginn evidently had the time to consult with his pit crew concerning our invitation, and then the extra time it took to write another bromide to the state committee, he apparently didn't have a minute to spare to ever directly respond to me (or to the certified letter sent to his office) concerning his invitation to our scheduled debate:

----- Original Message -----

From: Linda Rapoza

To: robert maginn

Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 7:26 AM

Subject: Re: My website and another endorsement!

Dear Mr. Maginn,

Sorry to hear you've been in a "whirlwind". Perhaps that's why you have yet to respond to our numerous invitations to a debate being sponsored by the Massachusetts Republican Assembly.

As a state committee member, I was completely unaware that Vince was seriously considering a run for Chair since we were never notified. We do have three other candidates though who have notified the state committee members concerning their entrance into the race and have also cordially accepted our invitation to the debate.

Websites are wonderful, but facing the folks is even better. don't you think? We're all hoping you'll recover in time to make an appearance on Sunday November 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 44 Circuit Ave. Worcester and tell us about all the things you say we "must" do. Sounds exciting.

Respectfully,

Linda Rapoza

State Committeewoman, 1st Bristol & Plymouth State Senate District

President, 4th Congressional District Chapter - Massachusetts Republican Assembly

That's All Folks!

Invitation #1 from Linda Rapoza, (state committee member and president of the 4th Chapter of MA-RA) on behalf of the Massachusetts Republican Assembly's Events Committee:

Invitation #2:

Invitation #3:

Invitation #4:

Representative Peter Frost weighs in:

Since he was kind enough to allow us to "feel free" to discuss this, I did:

Rep. Frost begins quarterbacking for the team:

As my candid and passionate self, I beg to disagree:

Rep. Frost demonstrates that he's in the tank, and then proceeds to tell me I'm wrong about what just transpired:

Either Rep. Frost has just retailed a giant whopper on behalf of his friend, or Maginn purposely lied to Rep. Frost about what just transpired. I'm willing to agree to disagree on matters of truth, but not on BS:

Apparently, Rep. Frost has handed the keys back to Maginn. Perhaps feeling a bit of pressure, Maginn weighs in explaining to the state committee how excited his is to be so busy that he's now spending every single hour on the phone getting endorsements: