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 MIKE GEORGELike old times Shirley Coelho, left, who used to run the Attleboro office of U.S. Rep. James McGovern, right, shares a laugh with her former boss during the 11th annual Southeastern Massachusetts Democratic Regional Spring Unity Brunch held Saturday at the Moose Cabin Family Steak House in Attleboro. McGovern, D-Worcester, addressed the Democrats.
Top Headlines Paul Grady, chairman of the Democratic City Committee, said about 150 people attended the annual election season kickoff event. "It went very well," he said. The headliner at the event was U.S. Rep. James McGovern, D-Worcester, who represents part of the Attleboro area in Congress. McGovern gave the crowd some political red meat on the topic of the fall presidential race:  PHOTOS BY MIKE GEORGECandidates chat ABOVE: Attleboro City Councilor and state representative candidate Bill Bowles, left, and state Senate candidate Sara Orozco talk during Saturday’s 11th annual Southeastern Massachusetts Democratic Regional Spring Unity Brunch at the Moose Cabin Family Steak House in Attleboro. BELOW: Bowles’ Democratic primary rival in the state representative’s race, Kate Jackson, left, chats with Register of Probate candidate Dave Dennis, right.
"This is how you spell McCain: B-U-S-H."Along with McGovern, other officials in attendance included state Sen. James Timilty, D-Walpole, state Rep. Steve D'Amico, D-Seekonk, Norfolk District Attorney William Keating, and Mass. Democratic Party Chairman John Walsh. Walsh handed out certificates to 16 people with 20 or more years as active members of the city Democratic committee. A number of candidates also took part, incuding: State Senate candidate Sara Orozco, who is running against state Sen. Scott Brown, R-Wrentham. State representative candidates City Councilor Bill Bowles and former Councilor Kate Jackson, who will meet in a September primary, with the winner facing Republican and City Councilor George Ross in November to decide who will fill the seat to be vacated by state Rep. John Lepper, R-Attleboro; and Devin Romanul, who is challenging state Rep. Jay Barrows, R-Mansfield. Also: Register of probate candidates David Dennis, Gina DeRossi, John DeJesus, and John O'Neill. Governor's council candidate Robert Jubinville. U.S. Senate candidate Ed O'Reilly, who is challenging incumbent John Kerry. City council candidate Joseph Lazzerini.  State Rep candidate Kate Jackson, left, and Register of Probate candidate Dave Dennis, right, talk during the 11th. Annual Southeastern Massachusetts Democratic Regional Spring Unity Brunch held Saturday at the Moose Cabin Family Steak House in Attleboro.
Along with Attleboro residents, the attendees included people from Easton, Lakeville, Mansfield, Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, Norton, North Attleboro, Plainville, Raynham, Seekonk, Stoughton, and Wrentham. The national anthem was sung by Lori Pasqualino."The point is to let people from one city or town let people from another city or town know what they're doing - things to do, and things to avoid," Grady said. Interviews with guests at the breakfasts, as well as their speeches, were taped for a cable program that will be broadcast on Attleboro's local cable TV Channel 15 starting in about two weeks.
Post Your Comments joeforcitycouncil2009 wrote on May 18, 2008 7:52 PM: " Thats correct - In Attleboro. My election is in 2009. However, I am 17. I have been heavily working on my campaign now so that I can get some name recognition. As I have more work to do than the other candidates that are running. The Sun Chronicle has written several stories on me over the last few weeks. Feel free to visit my website www.joeforcitycouncil.com. " casino1 wrote on May 18, 2008 1:50 PM: " Thanks Joseph for the info on Sara. I will look her up. It is unfortunate that The Sun Chronicle decided on a photo only story. If given the choice betweeen positions, and stupid photos. I maintain that positions from the candidates would have been the better choice. I see you are running for City Council. Is that in Attleboro? Attleboro elections are over a year away. " joeforcitycouncil2009 wrote on May 18, 2008 11:14 AM: " Scott Brown's Challenger is Needham Dem. Sara Orozco. Visit her website www.saraorozco.com. I am sure they would have covered some remarks but there was only a photographer there. Thanks, Joseph Lazzerini www.joeforcitycouncil.com " casino1 wrote on May 18, 2008 2:28 AM: " It is sad that the Sun Chronicle didn't see the need to cover any of the remarks by the candidates. With a forum such as this it seems it may have been a great start to learn where each candidate stands on the issues. Thanks for the run down on attendees. I didn't know Scott Brown had a challenger. " or
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