Grassroots Sprouts: All of us on the Trailblazing Team have a very special edition to share with you today. Being that you're so plugged into this campaign, you already knew that Governor Patrick was here in the district on Tuesday evening to root on our favorite candidate. If you missed it, The Marblehead Reporter covered the event with a photo of the Governor with adorable 6 1/2 year old Liam Bennett -- perhaps discussing Liam's missing teeth.
Bodies Needed for a HUMONGOUS STAND OUT! We need a robust crowd of hearty 8th Essexers, friends and family, for a Vinnin Square standout at 2:00 p.m. (tomorrow) Sunday. Park near Uno's or Walgreen's, dress warm, and we'll supply the signs and handwarmers. The Salem News is going to be dropping by for a photo, too! No need to RSVP, just come.
Just when you thought it couldn't get any more exciting we've learned of some new endorsements! The Salem News and the Marblehead Reporter have both endorsed Lori's candidacy for State Representative. Links and excerpts below:
To us, those successes show that when Ehrlich takes a cause into her heart, she is difficult to deny. As she has toured the 8th Essex District in this abbreviated campaign, she has listened to her would-be constituents’ concerns and has pledged to make them her own. If history is any judge, Ehrlich’s talent and passion will be a potent combination.
In Democrat Lori Ehrlich, voters have a chance to put in office a person with a long history of very successful citizen activism.
The Marblehead resident is a founding member of the influential environmental group, HealthLink, and also played a major role in the cleanup of the area around Wenham Lake. A certified public accountant, she has the education, experience in public policy matters and familiarity with the community to make an outstanding public servant.
In a recent forum hosted by this newspaper, Ehrlich acknowledged that the problems she faces, including a serious school funding crisis in Swampscott, are considerable, and her ability to effect change as a freshman legislator will be limited. However, those who have dealt with the Lynn native and Swampscott High School graduate have learned never to underestimate her.
Dear Friend Cards coming Sunday! No trees were harmed in the making of our gorgeous electronic dear friend cards! Check your (email) inbox tomorrow for a special dispatch with a simple cut, paste, and forward, as a gentle reminder for friends and family to go the polls. They will be sent without instructions, so just fill in your name at the end, customize if you like, and send them onward. See how many you get from people you know!
There's still volunteer opportunities available as we get into that 'hours-to-go' zone so email electloriehrlich@gmail.com if you can help drop some literature in your neighborhood on Monday evening or spend some time phone calling or sign holding with us on Tuesday. And don't forget to join us tomorrow (Sunday) at the HUMONGOUS STAND OUT. Onward!!
Four days until we Trailblaze to Victory!
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