Warren Celebrates the Fourth of July in Worcester
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Warren greeting local families
“Right now I’m just delighted to be here in Worcester. Everything is going great campaign-wise, mostly not because of me but because of all the people who are a part of this campaign that just keeps growing,” she said while meeting with press and supporters at the July 3rd event at East Park. “On the Fourth of July… this is about democracy, that’s what this election is about.”
Warren’s campaign posters greeted attendees of Tuesday evening’s event, as supporters rallied near Shrewsbury Street. Warren was greeted by many who thanked her for running and congratulating her work thus far.
The last time GoLocal spoke with the Warren, she had just received the Democratic nomination in Springfield. When asked what has changed for her since, she spoke about the momentum her campaign has continued to generate.
“It’s just gotten bigger. What’s exciting now is that this just keeps growing, everywhere we go people tell me how important this race is to them and why they want to be a part of it,” she said. “It’s about the issues.”
Congressman Jim McGovern and Worcester Mayor Joe Petty with the Senate hopeful
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Congressman Jim McGovern and Worcester Mayor Joe Petty with the Senate hopeful
Warren discussed issues facing Central Mass. including the recently decided issue of student loan rates. Warren said that this hot topic is all too familiar, as she has a nephew attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute, graduating next May.
“We’ve got a lot of smart people here who want to talk about what’s happening with student loan interest rates,” she said. “I’ve got a nephew here in college at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He’ll be a senior this year. And student loans – we know about student loans.”
Importance of the Commonwealth
Supporter, Congressman Jim McGovern was also at Tuesday’s event, garnering support. McGovern spoke about the significance of Central Mass to the campaign:
“It’s very important. It’s the place to be,” he said. “The fact that she’s been here so many times tells me she’s not going to take Worcester for granted. People are loving her.”
“We’ve got the office open now and more and more people here supporting her. I think we’re in good shape,” McGovern added.
Warren also spoke about Central Mass. when she appeared on the Rachel Maddow Show last week. She repeated her disappointment in opponent Scott Brown for declining a debate in Worcester.
She said that the multiple scheduled TV debates are good, but “I really genuinely wish were [debating] in Central Mass… I think it’s a mistake not to do that, but I think it’s hard to debate alone.”
Comments:
Harvey Beehive
9:12am on Thursday, July 05, 2012
Oh, she has a nephew attending WPI? Well that certainly clinches it for me as far as her being qualified to make decisions for me in D.C. She definately has a Worcester connection! By the way, can she even pronounce Worcester, or does she say "Worchester"? This reminds me of Hillary Clinton trying to pass as a New Yorker by wearing a Yankees cap.
Harry Huckum
4:22pm on Thursday, July 05, 2012
I heard that the reception for all of them was tepid at best. I also heard that McGovern did not introducer her by name when he gave his yearly speech at the fireworks.
When will these liberals realize that the 4th of July is not about them and stop injecting themselves into family time in Worcester.
Or maybe McGovern can hang out by the Grafton st. Walgreens on the 4th next year.
Harvey Beehive
4:52pm on Thursday, July 05, 2012
Oh Harry....heehee! Old Jim "chrome-dome" McGovern actually thinks we want to hear what he has to say. NOT!