Boston Globe endorses Tisei for the 6th district, calls him a moderate Republican

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http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2012/10/23/endorsement-richard-tisei-sixth-congressional-district/FBJDWuZj1K1Pcqq6iAXuMN/story.html

In a divided era, sensible Tisei brings voice of moderation

OCTOBER 23, 2012
Had US Representative John Tierney not been weakened by a controversy that grew out of his brother-in-law’s illegal offshore gambling operation, voters in the Sixth Congressional District might well have returned him to Congress term after term without feeling much dissatisfaction. This year is different. Tierney’s family scandal — and his evasive handling of it — gives voters a reason to look elsewhere. Meanwhile, he has an appealing Republican challenger, a moderate who served with distinction as minority leader in the state Senate. This year, Sixth District voters should elect that challenger, Richard Tisei.

Not really surprising, because they love moderate Republicans. However, my guess is that this moderate Republican will vote for Eric Cantor as leader and John Boehner as speaker if elected. One reason at least to support Tierney.

[Old and In the Way]

1. I'd vote a bad Democrat in before I'd vote a good Republican in.

Sucks, but that's the sad fact of our political reality. Giving a "moderate Republican" a seat that helps the radical right's extremist agenda in Congress.....that is insane. I used to read the Globe religiously, but not anymore.

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2. We have one far right wingnut paper,

and one that bends over backwards to give credence TO the right.

that's why I don't read the Globe any more. They gave VERY little coverage to the Tisei ethics issues, which go much further back and are way deeper than anything John's wife ever did. They do the same thing with Brown.

I live in the same town as Richard Tisei (which btw, is also Scott Brown's home town). He's no different than any other entitled, self-centered Republican. As a person with limited mobility (temporary), I have a handicap parking placard. Over the summer, I caught him parking in a handicap space in our town and when I emailed him to get a response, he ignored me. This is just ONE example of the kind of person Richard is. HE'S NO MODERATE. He's just like Romney and Brown. He will say and do anything to get himself elected.

Watch out Richard. I do believe you will win, but beginning on Nov 7 the Dems in this district will be watching and recording EVERY single thing you do and every vote you take. In 2 years, after we prove to the world that you are NOT a moderate and are the horses a$$ you truly are, then we will send you home.

http://www.tiseifacts.com/faq/

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3. No wonder I cancelled my Globe subscription.

Tierney may have problems but Tisei scares me.