The Boston Globe recently celebrated Labor Day by announcing its endorsement of pro-labor candidate Mac D’Alessandro in the race for Massachusetts’s 9th congressional district against incumbent Representative Stephen Lynch.
Citing concerns that Lynch’s insistence to go his own way often puts him at odds with Democratic Party leadership, the Globe portrays D’Alessandro as a candidate more likely to foster unity and cooperation for the sake of Massachusetts voters. Despite Lynch’s nine years of service, the Globe argues, the only way to repair shattered party relations may be by electing a fresh face.
The Globe writes of Lynch, “When others saw opportunity for historic reforms, he offered skepticism. When others stepped forward to shape legislation, he held back. D’Alessandro would be quite different: More cautious about military interventions, including Afghanistan; more willing to do the necessary work of reforming the economy, even when it involves unpopular fixes like bailing out the banking and housing industries; more eager to be a leader both in extending health coverage and in bringing research dollars to Massachusetts.”
D’Alessandro, best known for his service as New England Political Director for the Service Employees’ International Union, has criticized Lynch in the past for corporate ties. If elected, he promises to protect the rights of working families against abuse from special interests.
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