Interesting, but I would like to know more about that issue of not being able to get on the ballot.
And a small matter, you can only be 100% sure of anything :).
Hi Willie. Long story short(er), back in November I had requested to change from unenrolled to Republican with the intention of getting on the ballot as a Republican. However, I learned that because of the date the election was called for, I ultimately would not qualify if enrolled as a Republican, as I would have had to be a member of the party for a minimum of 90 days (I would have just missed the cutoff). The change of party had not yet been processed, and I requested for it not to be processed (this way I would get on the ballot as an independent). Despite the Sec. of States office ensuring me that they would not process the initial request and I would remain unenrolled, they later recanted and processed it anyways, which disqualified me from getting on the ballot in Feb. But I'm still running and hope to have a sucessful write-in/sticker campaign. If I get the most votes in the primary (and over 150), I will be on the ballot in March. This is no easy feat, but I'm here to win and enjoy the challenge :)
Merry Christmas.
Thank you for the explanation, much appreciated!
My only other question would be why in heaven's name you would want to be a Republican now, unless it was to try to talk some sense into the testicular challenged sheep which now make up that party. But that's another whole issue that I wouldn't expect you to tackle here, as "debate" has become and is useless.
For now I will watch what you have to say, and judge you on how that might benefit the country, and me. I do wish you good luck in what is certainly an uphill challenge!
Merry Christmas to you also.
My pleasure Willie, and thank you. I certainly would like to be a part of restoring responsible behavior and decision making, and creating sensible bipartisan legislature, in which everyone can benefit. I'm always happy to answer any questions that you or anyone else may have, and as will always be the case, I want to hear what issues are most important to my fellow residents.
The MELROSE PATCH deletes anything that doesn’t meet liberal criteria. I’ll go post a conservative view and delete.. and during the override the papers went 4-1 in articles for the override when it was to be alternated...FAKE NEWS.. Liberal rags anyways. Bunch liberals crying over the dog but vote in a guy who is okay with killing babies at 9 months. Your thought process is borderline insane and please toss me a trump joke. He won didn’t he. That means all races and such votes him you morons.. liberals are not even liberals. Your a bunch of socialists and what’s scary is you hate the very country that gives you the right to speak like communists. Take away Ten Commanments and being in Korans? Why is it okay to be Muslim but the moment you say Christian oh boy. Your this and your that. Sorry but shove it. All white men are evil now. Was it white men who fought in the civil war mostly? Who stopped hitler. You idiots should march and burn history books. You have no shame when you line up kids who don’t even know what an override is and have them chant vote yes. Like watching 1984. Disgusting. Taymore leaving best thing ever for melrose.. Brodeur worst.. of maya gets on by DEFAULT great we will be a safe haven city. Maybe she can toss in a methadone mile. The hell with the federal government? Screw the constitution it says God. This country needs to wake up.. yes Christians wrote the **** thing. Of course they used god and they have every right they fought for this land. The same people fight for the freedom of Muslims in the Middle East are mainly non muslim. We can’t swear on bibles but we ca dear on korans? Isn’t religious freedom a two way street. You don’t want to pledge allegiance to the country go find a better one. Half the crap that said in other countries you are thrown in jail or worse. People are allowed to be Christian just like a Muslim can be Muslim. Enough of bull. Not all white men are trump supporters you fools. You think no minorities voted for him? I’m white I didn’t vote for him. I voted for ben Carson a black man. Melrose was such a great city until the socialists came in the night... WAKE UP!
You wrote two different dates. The election is feb 4. Kind of important for people to know.
Thank you for catching this! FEBRUARY 4TH!
That's what I get for not having someone proofread for me. I appreciate the important correction.
So you can’t figure out how the party primary system works and then you can’t get the election date right when asking for support? Doesn’t seem like you have even a basic handle on details; why would you be a good voice for the people of Melrose at the State level????
You wrote two different dates. The election is feb 4. Kind of important for people to know.
Thank you for catching this! FEBRUARY 4TH!
That\'s what I get for not having someone proofread for me. I appreciate the important correction.
So you can’t figure out how the party primary system works and then you can’t get the election date right when asking for support? Doesn’t seem like you have even a basic handle on details; why would you be a good voice for the people of Melrose at the State level????
I accidentally typed 3 instead of 4, inadvertently mixing up the dates of the primary in February and general in March one time while typing. I appreciate that the error was pointed out. Keep in mind, I'm doing all the groundwork of this campaign myself, and don't have the staff of other candidates. If that indicates to you that I don't understand how the party primary system works, I'm not sure I can change your mind. I detailed some specific things I'd like to do that would benefit the people of this district, and would like to hear from residents, including you.
What makes me think that I'm the best candidate? Well, I'm a leader and I'll get things done. I'm most definitely not your cookie cutter politician. If you want someone who is going to give you canned statements that echo every party politician from the past, then I'm not your guy. I'm on here and elsewhere interacting with people because I'd like to hear from as many folks as possible. I want to best represent you and hear what is most important to you.
While I respect the Democrats running for this seat, from the many conversations I've had, I know there are a lot of people in this district who are tired of wasteful spending by Democrats, and want to see their hard earned dollars going towards the things that matter most to them. This state has been fiscally irresponsible under largely Democratic leadership and if I'm voted in, there will be a lot more accountability.
willie the reason he is running as a republican is because he wants to fix what the democrats have screwed up.every big city in america that is run by the liberals is all trashed cant belive you dont see this..
It's partisanship (currently the worst I've ever seen, to the point of insanity with the Republicans) that has/is ruining our country, not "the Democrats"!
It's partisanship (currently the worst I've ever seen, to the point of insanity with the Republicans) that has/is ruining our country, not "the Democrats"!
Willie, are you out of your friggin mind? Democrats stand for NOTHING except for illegal immigration and offended pinheads. That is it in a nutshell. You're an angry old man still clinging on to the old days when Democrats actually pretended to care for Americans. Now they are blatantly anti-American and anti-Constitution. They are a bunch of Communists.
Hey Brandon...this is your guy, huh? A real candidate would repudiate someone posting as a name mocking a member of the United States Congress. Get in the game, buddy. Missing filing dates, getting the dates wrong for an election, and now turtling up when you need to make a statement.
Where’s Monica when you need her?
What say me? Happy New Year to all the posters on this message board!!
To those reading, someone is coming on here reposting things under my name. I've only ever posed on this thread. If my name pops up elsewhere else on this board, it's not me. Sad this person doesn't have anything better to do. Happy Thursday.
You appear to have court, arrest and/or criminal records. Don't have time to research right now but that hasn't stopped anyone from winning around here in awhile.
I think those free search sites say everyone has a criminal record so that you pay to buy the report. But, Brandon Reid should respond in full...he seems to be pretty active on this site. Truth and transparency!
You appear to have court, arrest and/or criminal records. Don't have time to research right now but that hasn't stopped anyone from winning around here in awhile.
@ Brandon Reid
I've never been arrested and do not have a criminal record. I work at a school and I'm a volunteer boxing coach. I get background checked once a year for each.
I am here to represent everyone in this district, not just those who currently support me. Politics can be ugly as we all know, but at the end of the day, I don't take any negativity or attacks personally. If I win this thing, I'll win over more of the public when they see results.
In my experience, when the site mylife.com says you have Court, Arrest & Criminal Records; Lawsuits, Liens and Bankrupcies, you do have them. For the people I know anyway. It doesn't say it for everyone. It's can be minor civil records and a bankruptcy but something is there on the record regardless.
AS I noted, this does not prevent someone from winning an election around here.
You've got to be kidding me! MyLife.com is nothing more than a data mining company, and is notorious for publishing false information. They do this so that when someone calls to complain, they have an opportunity to browbeat you into getting a "3 day trial membership" which they say is necessary to make corrections to your "record". At that time a $75 charge gets posted to your CC. If you're stupid enough to do that, when you go to their site to cancel, they tell you there is a $14 cancellation fee, and then you have to fight with them for months to get your $75 back.
I looked at my "record", and the first thing it says is that I'm the Director of a Regional Vocational School. So how come I'm not getting a paycheck from there? Maybe because not only have I never been in the building, I'd need to use GoogleMaps to even find the place.
Anybody who sunscribes to MyLife.com, and/or is dumb enough to actually believe that their information is accurate is probably beyond help.
Just a reminder to all that the primary election is coming up on Tuesday, Feb. 4th! I ask for you to please get out to the polls and cast your vote, by writing in: "BRANDON REID 71 Grove St., Melrose"
Please feel free to email me with any questions or comments you may have at Reidforstaterep@gmail.com
Thank you!
Just a reminder to all that the primary election is coming up on Tuesday, Feb. 4th! I ask for you to please get out to the polls and cast your vote, by writing in: "BRANDON REID 71 Grove St., Melrose"
Please feel free to email me with any questions or comments you may have at Reidforstaterep@gmail.com
Thank you!
And please remember to ask for the REPUBLICAN BALLOT at the polls on Feb 4th. It is important that the write-in is on this ballot in order for your vote to count. Also, for my name to appear on the general election ballot on March 3rd, I need at least 150 write-in votes on the Republican ballot in this Feb. 4th primary.
Let's not let the winner of the Democratic primary go unopposed in March. Please be one of the 150 voters to help me get on the general election ballot.
No offense intended Brandon, you seem like a very nice person, and I wish you the best of luck in your effort, but I have to say that "fate" picked a brutal time for you to be trying to lure any Independents or Democrats into even considering taking a Republican ballot. I'm sure that you watch television also!
No offense intended Brandon, you seem like a very nice person, and I wish you the best of luck in your effort, but I have to say that "fate" picked a brutal time for you to be trying to lure any Independents or Democrats into even considering taking a Republican ballot. I'm sure that you watch television also!
No offense taken, and thank you. I'm not trying to lure anyone, I just believe I am the best candidate for the position. I'm encouraging Unenrolled and Republican voters to get out and vote. If I do not get the 150 write-in votes on the otherwise blank Republican ballot, the Democratic nominee will go unopposed in March, and will be your next state representative.
Keep in mind that I'm not a career politician, nor have I taken a dime from anyone for this campaign. My priority is serving the people of this district and state, regardless of party. The Democrats that I'm up against will go along with whatever the agenda of other Democrats on Beacon Hill. In fact, they have each already pledged not to run against in November, should one of them win in March. If they each feel they are the best candidate, then why not run again in November? Because they all have the exact same ideologies and will never go against their party, regardless of the best interest of the people.
And Willie -I hope I can count on your vote, my friend! :)
I’m a registered Democrat, but will be taking my ballot, skipping past all of the regular candidates (Kate, boo) and writing in “Brandon Reid, 71 Grove Street”!!!! I’m a convert!
I’m a registered Democrat, but will be taking my ballot, skipping past all of the regular candidates (Kate, boo) and writing in “Brandon Reid, 71 Grove Street”!!!! I’m a convert!
I was a democrat until they went Commie (should have changed the name of the board of alderman from councilor to COMRAD)! I am unenrolled voter and will write in Brandon Reid for state rep. I am also a Christian, PROLIFE, anti gay marriage, staunch supporter of Israel, pro law enforcement (need tougher juvenile laws that emphasize consequences for ones actions), legal immigration only, and an end to progressive liberalism.
I was a democrat until they went Commie (should have changed the name of the board of alderman from councilor to COMRAD)! I am unenrolled voter and will write in Brandon Reid for state rep. I am also a Christian, PROLIFE, anti gay marriage, staunch supporter of Israel, pro law enforcement (need tougher juvenile laws that emphasize consequences for ones actions), legal immigration only, and an end to progressive liberalism.
Wow, you sound like you’d be a great time at a party. Seems like you may have some “control issues.” Lighten up bro, stop worrying about what others are doing and focus on YOU!
I was a democrat until they went Commie (should have changed the name of the board of alderman from councilor to COMRAD)! I am unenrolled voter and will write in Brandon Reid for state rep. I am also a Christian, PROLIFE, anti gay marriage, staunch supporter of Israel, pro law enforcement (need tougher juvenile laws that emphasize consequences for ones actions), legal immigration only, and an end to progressive liberalism.
Mr. Reid, what’s your opinion of a country that has sunk SO low, that it would be debating whether a fair trial should have evidence and witnesses? (Yes, us!)
Mr. Reid, what’s your opinion of a country that has sunk SO low, that it would be debating whether a fair trial should have evidence and witnesses? (Yes, us!)
Well, my opinion of this country differs from my opinion of the handling of an ongoing impeachment trial, if that is what you're asking. Elected officials will come and go. Some will be competent, others will not; but make no mistake, America remains great through it all.
I see.
As a potential career politician, would you ever agree to a political debate format where the ONLY answer to a question could be "yes" or "no", nothing else added? That has always been a 'dream debate format' for me! :)
I see.
As a potential career politician, would you ever agree to a political debate format where the ONLY answer to a question could be "yes" or "no", nothing else added? That has always been a 'dream debate format' for me! :)
That wouldn't be much of a debate. More like a survey. But I'd do that, sure.
Sorry Brandon, I was almost convinced, but someone (even those only connected 'by association') has to "pay" for what has just happened, and unfortunately that someone starts with you.
Sorry Brandon, I was almost convinced, but someone (even those only connected 'by association') has to "pay" for what has just happened, and unfortunately that someone starts with you.
I have no association with anyone involved in the impeachment hearings, so I'm not sure how keeping me off a ballot will make anyone feel better. But if you do want to make me "pay", help me get past Tuesday and make me pay in the general election. If don't get the 150 write in votes on Tuesday, the only people who will pay are those who want a choice in the general election. I encourage people to vote for me on Tuesday, even if they don't plan to in the general election.
She will run in the general election if she gets 150 write in ballots! She KNOWS how to get it done. Write in “MONICA MEDEIROS, 3 BAY STATE ROAD, APT A, MELROSE, MA”.
Don’t put your faith in someone untested in Melrose...vote with your head AND your heart for Monica. She can win!!!
She will run in the general election if she gets 150 write in ballots! She KNOWS how to get it done. Write in “MONICA MEDEIROS, 3 BAY STATE ROAD, APT A, MELROSE, MA”.
Don’t put your faith in someone untested in Melrose...vote with your head AND your heart for Monica. She can win!!!
As I mentioned on the other thread you started, Monica has offered support to my campaign from day one and has been very helpful in my effort to get enough votes to win the nomination. She is not seeking this seat, so putting her name out there for. It only makes you look foolish. Trying to derail my write-in campaign is petty, given that I'm already at a huge disadvantage and simply trying to give people an option in the general.
I’ll still never even consider voting for a Republican again in my lifetime, but have to say that was a good effort Brandon, and I’m glad you made it onto the final ballot!
Thank you Willie, and many thanks to everyone on here who did make it out to the polls (even those who didn't vote for me)! Every vote counted in this primary, and now voters will have a choice on March 3rd!