Thursday, August 30, 2012
Retiring state Sen. Susan Fargo has endorsed Concord Democrat Joe Kearns Goodwin in the race to replace her as the Third Middlesex District's state senator.
With one week before the Sept. 6 primary, retiring state Sen. Susan Fargo has weighed in on the Democrat she’d like to see fill the seat she has held for the past 16 years. In an Aug. 30 press release, Fargo, a Lincoln Democrat, named Concord’s Joe Kearns Goodwin as her pick to succeed her as the Third Middlesex District’s state Senator. “To be effective, a Senator must listen, learn and lead and that is what I have done throughout my time in the Legislature,” Fargo, who announced her retirement plans earlier this year, said in a statement. “I have listened to each of the candidates in this race, I've learned how they evaluate the responsibilities of this office and how they treat voters, and that is why I am proud to offer my support and …
Friday, August 24, 2012
State Rep. Thomas Stanley, D-Waltham, is backing Joe Kearns Goodwin for the 3rd Middlesex State Senate seat.
State Rep. Thomas Stanley, and several other local officials, have endorsed Concord Democrat Joe Kearns Goodwin for the 3rd Middlesex State Senate seat. Stanley and Goodwin made the announcement on Aug. 22 during a press conference outside of the William F. Stanley Senior Center on Main Street in Waltham. For a video of the event, click on the video box to the right. Along with Stanley, his father, former Waltham Mayor William Stanley, State Rep. John Lawn, D-Watertown and Waltham City Councilors Gary Marchese and Thomas Curtin are also backing Goodwin. Waltham City Councilor Daniel Romard is also supporting Goodwin. "At a time when special interests dominate the conversation on so many issues that impact our lives, Waltham needs a …
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Kearns Goodwin, a democratic state senate candidate from Concord, adds the former presidential nominee to his list of endorsements.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The following announcement was provided by the campaign for Joe Kearns Goodwin. U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry, Massachusetts' senior United States Senator and its top Democrat, today endorsed Joe Kearns Goodwin in the race for State Senate in the Third Middlesex District. “I've known Joe almost all his life and I've seen up close the character and commitment he brings to life's big decisions, whether it was volunteering to serve in the military or committing himself to the cause of public service when he came home. He's a tremendous advocate who brings courage and passion to this endeavor and I know he's animated by the values that really make a difference in peoples' lives. I can already see how effectively Joe will bring his special skills and…
Monday, August 6, 2012
Lexington's Ted Day writes in support of Concord Democrat Joe Kearns Goodwin as a candidate for State Senate in the Third Middlesex District.
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Monday, August 6, 2012
To the Editor, The 3rd Middlesex District is one of the most prosperous and diverse electorates in the Commonwealth. From the city blocks of Waltham to the forested hills of Lincoln, one State Senator will represent 160,000 people in nine towns. When Joe Kearns Goodwin runs for State Senate, he knows that while he must cherish and protect the individual identities of each town in his constituency, there are issues best served through a regional approach. There is no better example of this than the matters surrounding Route 128. Route 128 is both the economic and transportation lifeline for the district. It connects the Mass Pike with Route 2 and Route 3, creating the grid that links our towns. It is also the largest area of job growth in …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Joe Kearns Goodwin, a Concord Democrat and state Senate candidate in the Third Middlesex District, commends lawmakers for taking action to undo Citizens United decision.
The Massachusetts state Senate voted unanimously yesterday, July 30, to require new levels of disclosure and transparency for corporate political spending, a step toward undoing the 2010 Citizens United decision. Following the vote, Joe Kearns Goodwin, Democratic state Senate candidate in the Third Middlesex District, released a statement calling the 36-0 roll call a victory for Massachusetts citizens and an example of how elected officials can help to restore public trust in government again. In his words: “At a time when people have lost faith in the ability of government to affect positive changes in our lives, elected officials must do more to make government accountable and transparent. The state Senate’s action to shine a light on …
Friday, June 1, 2012
The Concord Democrat's "Cup o' Joe with Joe" campaign comes to Lexington's Ride Studio Cafe tomorrow, June 2, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
The following was provided by the campaign for Joe Kearns Goodwin, who is seeking the 3rd Middlesex State Senate seat opening upon the retirement of state Sen. Susan Fargo, D-Lincoln. Earlier this week, in recognition of National Small Business Week, state senate candidate Joe Kearns Goodwin, a Democrat from Concord, announced that he plans to hold weekly meetings with members of the community at locally owned and operated coffee shops in each of the 9 towns and cities in the Third Middlesex District. The Lexington “Cup o’ Joe with Joe” event will occur this Saturday morning, June 2, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Ride Studio Cafe. Coffee will be provided to those who attend the meet and greet. The campaign and volunteers will canvass door-to-…
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Joe Kearns Goodwin is running for the Democratic nomination for the 3rd Middlesex State Senate Seat. State Rep. Cory Atkins endorsed Goodwin at the May 12 campaign kick-off event.
Around 100 supporters stood in front of Joe Kearns Goodwin as he took the microphone following the endorsement of State Rep. Cory Atkins, D-Concord, to deliver remarks at the Saturday afternoon event. Their reasons to support the Concord Democrat ranged from long-term familiarity with the candidate to support for the platform Goodwin detailed in his speech. "One of the most amazing and gratifying things was that I knew about half the people in the crowd," Goodwin told Patch. "I feel immensely proud that the people who know me are here but we need to keep working to get more people engaged." Goodwin, 34, is running in a crowded race for the seat being vacated by Sen. Susan Fargo, D-Lincoln. The Democratic race includes Lexington resident …
Friday, May 11, 2012
At an ice cream social to officially kick off Joe Kearns Goodwin's campaign for state senate in the 3rd Middlesex District, state Rep. Cory Atkins, D-Concord, will endorse Goodwin as her pick to replace retiring state Sen. Susan Fargo.
Joe Kearns Goodwin, a Democratic candidate for state Senate in the 3rd Middlesex District, is holding an official campaign kickoff/ice cream social this Saturday, May 12, at the home of state Rep. Cory Atkins, D-Concord. In addition to hosting the outdoor affair, Atkins is endorsing Goodwin for the seat long held by retiring state Sen. Susan Fargo, D-Lincoln. Atkins has known Goodwin for years. He grew up with her son, Dean, and took a semester off from his undergraduate studies at Harvard to run Atkins’ first successful campaign for state representative in 1999. “That’s only a small piece of it,” said Atkins, who is serving as Goodwin’s campaign chair in his first bid for elected office. “I’d be attracted to Joe anyway, as would a lot …
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Joe Kearns Goodwin is the son of noted historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Joe Kearns Goodwin today announced he is running for the 3rd Middlesex State Senate Seat, seeking to replace incumbent Susan Fargo, who has announced she is not seeking reelection. Goodwin, a former U.S Army Captain, in a press release announching his candidacy, said he would focus on improving the economy and education systems. “I will be a leader to fight for our shared values, helping small businesses, supporting our seniors and veterans, providing even better access to affordable healthcare, and making sure our children receive the education they need to get quality, sustainable jobs in the new economy,” Goodwin said in a statement “Given my breadth of experience, my passion for serving my community, and my core belief that government…
Tom Christiano
8:21 am on Friday, August 31, 2012
All five Democratic State Senate candidates participated in a debate this week, on the Politically Incorrect TV show. Here is a link to the YouTube video of this one hour debate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_e4mo5Yaao more ›