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Massachusetts: House Minority Leader

April 30, 2009 - 08:59 am
NEWS FEED: Boston Phoenix

GOP 2012 Pres. Rankings -- Updated!

By David S. Bernstein

It's time to reveal the new rankings of the 25 most likely 2012 Republican Presidential nominees -- updating from my rankings entering 2009, and at the end of February. And get excited, there's a new number one!

It's been an active couple of months for the Presidential wannabes, as they have shuffled to position themselves on the federal stimulus package, the federal budget, the Tax Day Tea Parties, and anything else that provides a platform for posturing.

Then there's the defection of Arlen Specter, who left because GOP primary voters wanted him gone. So... if you're sucking up to GOP primary voters, what's your response? (And if you're hoping to win the GOP Pres.

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Thu, 01/08/2009 - 15:41

Jones defends leadership vote process

By Jeremy P. Jacobs, PolitickerMA.com Reporter

State Rep. Brad Jones on Thursday defended the process by which he was re-elected minority leader, saying challenger Lewis Evangelidis' criticisms are off base.

Jones, a North Reading Republican, was re-elected on Wednesday in a nine to seven vote. Following the vote, Evangelidis ripped Jones for "shut[ing] down debate" and refusing to conduct the election by a secret ballot.

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Wed, 01/07/2009 - 13:42

After loss, Evangelidis rips process and Beacon Hill ‘insiders’

By Jeremy P. Jacobs, PolitickerMA.com Reporter

BOSTON -- Shortly after losing his challenge to state Rep. Brad Jones for minority leader, Rep. Lewis Evangelidis sharply criticized the GOP's caucus process and blamed Beacon Hill "insiders" for his defeat.

Evangelidis narrowly lost to Jones earlier Wednesday by a vote of nine to seven.

In a statement, Evangelidis said his efforts to defeat Jones were unfairly squashed.

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Wed, 01/07/2009 - 11:00

In 9-7 vote, House GOP caucus re-elects Jones as minority leader

By Jeremy P. Jacobs, PolitickerMA.com Reporter

BOSTON -- The House Republican caucus re-elected state Rep. Brad Jones as minority leader on Tuesday by a narrow nine to seven vote, according to Jones' office.

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Tue, 01/06/2009 - 11:49

Evangelidis, Jones trade jabs on eve of leadership vote

By Jeremy P. Jacobs, PolitickerMA.com Reporter

Current House Minority Leader Brad Jones and challenger state Rep. Lewis Evangelidis said Tuesday that they are looking forward to the leadership vote on Wednesday, while trading subtle blows.

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Tue, 12/23/2008 - 12:49

Remainders: Census, Kennedy, Ogo

By Jeremy P. Jacobs, PolitickerMA.com Reporter

The Bay State's population increased, but not by as much as other states. Let the grumblings about losing a congressional seat begin.

Sen. Kennedy and his staff continue to work meticulously behind the scenes to avoid previous health care reform pitfalls.

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Tue, 12/02/2008 - 09:54

Evangelidis keeps up fight for minority leader

By Jeremy P. Jacobs, PolitickerMA.com Reporter

Despite current Minority Leader Brad Jones having publicly secured enough votes to retain his post, Republican state Rep. Lewis Evangelidis has no intention of ending his candidacy.

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Mon, 11/24/2008 - 17:46

Barrows backs Jones, gives him enough votes to retain post

By Jeremy P. Jacobs, PolitickerMA.com Reporter

Breaking a much speculated eight-to-eight tie, Republican state Rep. F. Jay Barrows said Monday that he will support Brad Jones' effort to retain his post as House minority leader.

With Barrows' support, Jones, of North Reading, has secured nine votes in the 16-member caucus, enough to stay on as minority leader. Jones is being challenged by Holden state Rep. Lewis Evangelidis.

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Mon, 11/24/2008 - 12:46

Evangelidis courts GOP state committee

By Jeremy P. Jacobs, PolitickerMA.com Reporter

Below is a letter that Republican state Rep. Lewis Evangelidis, who is challenging Brad Jones for House minority leader, sent to Republican state committee members last Friday.

Evangelidis has secured the support of four members of the Republican caucus, not including himself. Jones has secured the support of seven members, also not including himself.

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Mon, 11/24/2008 - 09:53

Humason for Evangelidis

By Jeremy P. Jacobs, PolitickerMA.com Reporter

Republican state Rep. Donald Humason said late Sunday night that he is supporting Lewis Evangelidis in his challenge to Brad Jones for House minority leader.

Evangelidis, a Holden Republican, announced last week that he is seeking the post on the heels of the GOP caucus loss of three seats in this year's election.

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