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WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — U.S. Sen. Scott Brown made a campaign stop Tuesday at Uhlman's Ice Cream Stand in Westborough. The first-term senator, greeted by dozens of supporters who crowded the parking lot, shook hands and posed for photos.
In Pictures: Sen. Brown's Westborough Campaign Stop
Ann Peters of the Westborough Town Republican Committee said she was glad to finally meet Brown. "I've spent a lot of time holding signs for him," she said.
"I'm absolutely thrilled to have him," said Uhlman's owner Richard Smith. "And it doesn't hurt business, especially in this economy."
The economy seemed to be on the senator's mind as well. In speaking with reporters, Brown, R-Mass., said he will continue to work with businesses to improve economic growth in central Massachusetts.
Brown's appearance allowed state representative candidate and fellow Republican Marty Lamb to do some campaigning of his own. Lamb said his campaign was going well but said "Nov. 6 will be the test."
Lamb is running against incumbent Democrat Carolyn Dykema. Brown is challenged by Democrat Elizabeth Warren.
For Uhlman's employee and Westborough resident Meredith Geller, the day was less about politics and more about meeting the senator. "So excited!" she said. "What a great day!"
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Republicans like the parts of Obamacare. They just don't like paying for it.
Republicans say that want to have more people taxed, well now they got it.
Obama got the idea from Mittens who got the idea from a right wing think thank. The care in Mass is working.
If the republicans truly believed in limited government Ron Paul would be the nominee.
I think most fair minded people would agree that the pre-existing condition aspect of the law makes sense even though it will increase the overall cost of health care. A small price to pay for a big benefit. That does not mean that the government should mandate that people purchase a private product or be penalized via a tax.
I think most liberty minded people would agree that less taxes are better for everyone.
Here are some facts for the Romneycare bill passed in Massachusetts:
-According to the Beacon Hill Institute the RomneyCare plan has increased total health insurance costs by $4.3 Billion.
-Since the passage of RomneyCare, healthcare costs paid by the state have risen until they now account for 40% of the state budget
-The Kiaser Family Foundation recently found that Massachusetts health insurance premiums are now the highest in the nation. This has come about since the passage of RomneyCare.
-According to the Beacon Hill Institute, RomneyCare is responsible for nearly 18,500 lost jobs since its passage.
I think if all people believed that role of government was to guarantee and protect our civil liberties then we would all be happier and more prosperous.
How can a conservative vote or a dog lover for Mittens?
Neither Obama nor Romney are good choices but Obama had 4 years and did nothing to impress me. Time for Obama to move on.
@ John B, Obamacare should be repealed. A mandate from the government stating that you must buy something or be taxed does not sit well with freedom & liberty minded people.
Government doesn't create productive jobs, they can only get out of the way and let private investment create jobs.
We've had numerous wealthy presidents, starting with Washington. But never in the history of this Republic has a man run for president hiding how he earned his fortune, where he keeps it, how he uses it, and then - for good measure - taking extreme advantage of every loophole his army of lawyers and accountants can find or stretch to avoid paying a fair share of taxes to keep the country running - the country, by the way, he wants to lead.
The issue never has been that Romney is rich. The issue is that the man is so lacking in moral character that he is trying to hide the way he made his money and then uses foreign accounts and dodges to keep every last penny.
Romney can't have it both ways: He cannot shield his tax returns and investment interests from the public and be a public figure seeking high office. As my grandfather would have said, "He's a schmegeggy, the worst kind."
I can't argue with anything you said there. Unfortunately, many of the politicians in Washington these days all fit the same mold. Wealthy, elitist and devoid of strong moral fiber.
Obama has had 4 years and has done nothing but disappoint at every turn, it's time for him to move on. I don't want Romney, but he feels like the lesser of two evils.
I am really sorry that you are disappointed in 20 straight months of increasing jobs. John McCain would be president today if that happened, but conservative economic policies prevented that from happening. What is the difference in economic policies between Bush and Romney?
I am sorry that you are disappointed in the new democracy in Libya, whose rebellion was thoroughly helped by NATO forces, without the loss of a single American life.
I am sorry that you are disappointed that American auto industry is back and profitable.
I am sorry that you are disappointed that less illegal immigrants in this country then they were 4 years ago.
I am sorry that you are disappointed that the SP 500 has doubled in value in 3 years.
I am sorry that you are disappointed with the death of America's most wanted: Bin Laden.
I am sorry that you have failed to see these as the successes that they are.
- A more accurate measure would be; did job creation keep up with population growth? The answer is no. The total number of jobs actually has decreased by 2.6 million since January 2009. This is worse than both Bush presidents. If Obama want to get jobs back on track he should review the Regan policies.
- My position on the American military is the same for any president...avoid getting involved in the affairs of other nations, avoid nation building, avoid being the global police force, why, because we can simply not afford to do these things.
- There are so many things wrong with the Auto industry bailout:
The diversion of funds from the TARP by two administrations for purposes unauthorized by Congress. Interfering with the finest details of the Bankruptcy process. Insulating the United Autoworkers from from the outcomes of a bankruptcy. Denying Ford and other deserving automakers the victory of competition. The US can no longer counsel foreign countries about market interference. Calling the bailout a success is like applauding the recovery of a drunk driver after causing an accident and ignoring the family he killed.
Less jobs = less illegal immigrants, it's that simple. Obama has done nothing to curb illegal immigration and has done everything to prevent states like Arizona from protecting their own borders.
Quantitative Easing by the Fed, TARP funds, low interest rates and an awful financial crisis in Europe has spawned massive inflows of cheap cash into the American stock market. What Obama policy has caused the market to increase?
C'mon really...anyone could have said yes to that operation.
Here are some reasons not to vote for Obama:
1. Signing the NDAA
2. Fast & Furious
3. GM Bailout
4. Healthcare - Individual Mandate
5. Authorized Libya without asking Congress
6. Continues & expands Bush's police state policies
7. Signed extension of the Patriot Act
8. Broke promise to allow five days of public comment before signing bills, repeatedly
9. Appointed serial tax dodger Timothy Geithner to be his Treasury Secretary
10. Appointed Monsanto executive Michael Taylor to the FDA
11. Sued four states over immigration laws.....
The list goes on, on and on....
He keeps his daughters on Obama care, but he wants to repeal it.
What a fluff piece, the people are so excited!!
About what? What has Senator Brown done to create high paying jobs in this state?
But this right wing website can't say it. They are too excited!!