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Definitions used on this website:
         Pro- 2nd Amendment = supports individual's gun rights
Enforce Immigration Laws = oppose drivers license, free tuition and benefits for illegals
                             Pro-Family = pro-child: supports marriage between one man and one woman
                                                     as he/she would not deny a child the fundamental right
                                                     to have a mother, or a father; supports parent rights over state rights
                                                     especially with education in our schools
                                 Pro-Life = supports full term protection and birth of babies,
                                                      against support of tax dollars for abortion

Congress: MASS. 1st Congressional District (Western Mass)
	Constitutionalist (limited govt.) (1)	Pro 2nd Amendment (2)	Enforce Immigration Laws (3)	Keep Taxes Low (4)	Pro-Family (5)	Pro-Life (6)	Candidate Statement and Rating Notes
Richard Neil (D) WEBSITE incumbent since 1989	NO	NO "F" rating from NRA	NO!	NO (heck, we're laughing, in a sad way, at how bad he is!	NO	NO*	Richard Neil Votes with party 99% of the time. Links on his website: DNC, Hillary Clinton 2012 new districts will put Neil running in 1st district (previously he served in 2nd district). John Olver will retire from 1st.) 11 Sponsored Bills 0 Made Into Law 95 Co-Sponsored Bills only 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 392 of 440...below the basement as the saying goes) 2) True enemy of gun owners’ rights according to NRA recap of voting record 3) Neal scores 0% by FAIR on immigration issues.
Andrea Nuciforo Jr. (D) WEBSITE							Website Message: "Andrea F. Nuciforo Jr. is a progressive champion of the middle class. He is a fighter dedicated to bringing real reform to Washington."

Congress: MASS. 2nd Congressional District (West/Central Mass)
	Constitutionalist (limited govt.) (1)	Pro 2nd Amendment (2)	Enforce Immigration Laws (3)	Keep Taxes Low (4)	Pro-Family (5)	Pro-Life (6)	Candidate Statement and Rating Notes
Jim McGovern WEBSITE Incument from the 3rd district	NO	NO "F" rating True enemy of gun owners’ rights according to NRA recap of voting record	NO	NO	NO	NO	An open-borders kinda guy who apparently has done NOTHING to prevent illegals from running havoc with our tax dollars. U.S. Border Control "0" rating. Americans for Immigration Control "0" rating. English First " F" rating. A true enemy of gun owner's rights.


Congress: MASS. 3rd Congressional District (North Central Mass)
	Constitutionalist (limited govt.) (1)	Pro 2nd Amendment (2)	Enforce Immigration Laws (3)	Keep Taxes Low (4)	Pro-Family (5)	Pro-Life (6)	Candidate Statement and Rating Notes
Niki Tsongas (D) WEBSITE Incumbent from 5th	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	Tsongas is a liberal extremist. Elected in 2007 because her husband held the office and died. Ran on his name, similar in fashion to the prior Kennedy reign. 2012_JANUARY: Website features Niki with liberal Elizabeth Warren. Niki endorses Warren for Senate.
Jon Golnik
Marty Lamb
Congress: MASS. 4th Congressional District (RI Border Area)
OPEN SEAT, Barney Frank retired	Constitutionalist (limited govt.) (1)	Pro 2nd Amendment (2)	Enforce Immigration Laws (3)	Keep Taxes Low (4)	Pro-Family (5)	Pro-Life (6)	Candidate Statement and Rating Notes
Elizabeth Childs (R) Brookline WEBSITE		YES			NO	NO	2012_Jan. from website: I am pro-choice and support gay rights. I strongly support the Second Amendment
Sean Bielat (R) WEBSITE	We've come to the conclusion that without a completed survey, thus far, it's nearly impossible to figure this guy out. He raised a TON of money from outside Mass in his 2010 run, put a lot of money up front himself on his credit card with a $20K line at one point..That's interesting and probably notable and fine. BUT, he appears to have put himself on ALL SIDES of most issues. BIELAT Ducking the Abortion Issue Video: (we hate to see anyone get their hat handed to them by Barney Frank, but Bielat, what were you thinking??)				Yes?*	He apparently just ducks the issue. Talks all around it..	5) Based on Boston.com article, supports gay marriage. However, on 8-10-10 Jeff Katz Radio broadcast, said one-man, one-woman. Awaiting candidate survey to assess. 6) Against Roe v. Wade, but it's the law of the land...? Not sure what it means. In 2010, MCFL endorsed Sean Bielat as he is better than Barney Frank, but frankly MCFL's endorsements that year were, well, they had a hard time..they didn't have too many clear choices....After that endorsement, serveral folks indicated they would NOT renew membership, nor support of MCFL this year, out of protest for their actions. Not sure what to say/add to that. Listen to Sean on the Laura Ingraham Show She hammers him. She like him, but she can see he wasn't ready for prime time. Let us hope he is a better candidate now?
Joe Kennedy III (D)

Paul Heroux (D) Attleboro
Congress: MASS. 5th Congressional District (Central East)
	Constitutionalist (limited govt.) (1)	Pro 2nd Amendment (2)	Enforce Immigration Laws (3)	Keep Taxes Low (4)	Pro-Family (5)	Pro-Life (6)	Candidate Statement and Rating Notes
Edward J. Markey (D) Incumbent 7th district	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	Ed Markey: "F-Grade from NRA: True enemy of gun owners’ rights according to NRA recap of voting record. Ed Markey Markey scores 0% by FAIR on immigration issues.
Dr. Gerry Dembrowski WEBSITE	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	Dr. Dembrowski: Pro-America CLICK HERE TO SEE SURVEY RESPONSE (from 2010)
Jeff Semon WEBSITE
Congress: MASS. 6th Congressional District (North East)
	Constitutionalist (limited govt.) (1)	Pro 2nd Amendment (2)	Enforce Immigration Laws (3)	Keep Taxes Low (4)	Pro-Family (5)	Pro-Life (6)	Candidate Statement and Rating Notes
John Tierney (D)	NO	NO "F" rating from NRA	NO	NO	NO	NO	Talk 1200 Talk Show Host Jeff Katz calls Mr. Tierney "Pockets Tierney" for being "married to the mob." Tierney: A long-term incumbent staunch on raising taxes and limiting individual choice. John Tierney : "F-Grade: True enemy of gun owners’ rights. A consistent anti-gun candidate who always opposes gun owners’ rights and/or actively leads anti-gun legislative efforts, or sponsors anti-gun legislation." Gets kinda sick that this guy's family/wife can launder $8million, plead guilty, and Tierney acts like Reinhold in Casablanca "shocked that there's gambling going on in this establishment" while being handed his winnings..... sad, all too sad.
Richard R. Tisei	NO	YES	YES	Leaning*	NO	NO	ENDORSED a DEMOCRAT against a Republican back in 2007. Typically labeled a "RiNO" for his "Republican in Name Only" positions. Famous for promoting his personal lifestyle. *Ratings each year from CLT run from A to B to C to D to F. Past few years he's been fine. He has voted against some higher-profile tax increases. We've updgraded him from his 2001 lows of a solid D to a "leaning" to reflect his recent changes of heart. He pulled a solid 100% A in 2009 just prior to announcing his run for Lt. Gov. Hmmm..... Not also that as of last notice, he's against the ballot question to roll back the state's sales tax. Tisei announced to run for Lt. Gov. with Charlie Baker a couple of days after finally "coming out of the closet" and revealing the worst-kept secret on Beacon Hill (he's had a "domestic partner for 16 years".) Richard Tisei "is a cosponsor of HB 1728, the “transgender rights” or “bathroom bill,” a bill that would open public restrooms, locker rooms and other private areas to anyone of any gender regardless of biological sex. If elected, Tisei will be an advocate for radical social changes opposed by common sense conservatives." from http://liberalbaker.wordpress.com/
Bill Hudak (R)	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	Hudak: A fresh face with any eye towards supporting Americans and protecting families by keeping taxes low. Has suspended campaign (January 23, 2012). Partial note from him on the radio: "... Although my family is fully supportive of my continued run, there are needs here too as I have put my campaign first, too often at their expense. And they need to be first for awhile. The prospect of not following through and forcing Richard Tisei to be honest with his true record and motivation for running was one of my most difficult struggles in coming to this decision. I relish the opportunity, and will in 2014, because I’m sure you all know that little will change if he is elected. Worse, I know that this leaves most of you no real choice at all in this District in 2012. I also heartily endorse Scott Brown. Put aside everything – and remember that he stood up when no one else in Massachusetts had the character to do so. He was not a career politician (yet), and has the character and fortitude to stand on his values and defend the votes he takes...."

Congress: MASS. 7th Congressional District (Boston, etc.)
	Constitutionalist (limited govt.) (1)	Pro 2nd Amendment (2)	Enforce Immigration Laws (3)	Keep Taxes Low (4)	Pro-Family (5)	Pro-Life (6)	Candidate Statement and Rating Notes
Mike Capuano Incumbent from 8th WEBSITE .	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	100% Rating from the National Abortion Rights Action League 0% Rating from FAIR (Federation for American Immigration Reform) ObamaCare: YES Stimulus Votes: YES TARP: YES
Karla Romero
Congress: MASS. 8th Congressional District (South of Boston)
	Constitutionalist (limited govt.) (1)	Pro 2nd Amendment (2)	Enforce Immigration Laws (3)	Keep Taxes Low (4)	Pro-Family (5)	Pro-Life (6)	Candidate Statement and Rating Notes
Stephen F. Lynch Incumbent from the 9th	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO	You really have to just go to project vote smart and check out this double-talker. He's had a 100% rating from IMMIGRATION LAWYERS and a 0% rating from BORDER PATROL. True friend of NO BORDERS AND ILLEGAL ALIENS. How Lynch tries to portray his 98% of the time voting with the Democratic leadership as 'independent' is just sickening. Another liar. - Editor
Matt Temperly WEBSITE from P.B.: "A decorated combat veteran ...he served 2 tours in Iraq,both tours with the 1st calvary division first tour was in Bagdad as a humvee gunner,second tour was as a commissioned officer in the Texas National Guard attached to the 1st calvary division.has a bachelors degree,attends Harvard with a concentration in middle eastern studies.proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion"	YES	YES	YES	YES	NO	YES	CLICK HERE FOR CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE/ COMMENTS ratings based on website postings and questionnaire submission From his website: “At a time when most career politicians in Washington are willing to bankrupt our country to get your vote, Matt Temperley will tell you the truth with solid evidence that cannot be ignored.” Matt Temperley advocates for: Lower taxes in order to reduce unemployment and recover the economy. A strong reduction of our National Debt. A withdrawal from Afghanistan only after the mission is accomplished. A rational approach to our social problems not grounded on either neo-liberal or neo-conservative views.

Congress: MASS. 9th Congressional District (South, Cape, Islands)
	Constitutionalist (limited govt.) (1)	Pro 2nd Amendment (2)	Enforce Immigration Laws (3)	Keep Taxes Low (4)	Pro-Family (5)	Pro-Life (6)	Candidate Statement and Rating Notes
William Keating WEBSITE Incumbent from the 10th Assumed office in January 2011		Concern is noted.	YES	NO	NO	NO	Lifelong career liberal politician. State Rep. form 1977 - 1985. State Senator from 1985 - 1998 (various locations) Attorney In February of 2011, the House passed an amendment to stop spending millions of dollars of taxpayer money to support abortion provider Planned Parenthood. Bill Keating cast a "No Vote". He is a full supporter of abortion rights and spending taxpayer money to provide abortions. Immigration Immigration(2)
Christopher Sheldon WEBSITE

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