Treasurer Timothy Cahill, The Next Governor of Massachusetts

Finally somebody is Massachusetts state government is speaking up. Treasurer, Timothy P. Cahill, has recently stated the true condition of our state's financial crisis and the current administration's irresponsibility in managing it. Deval Patrick ran his campaign on slogans (Together We Can) and hype, and unfortunately the voters of Massachusetts fell for it. He continued with his slogans and hype after being elected, yet with little substance and little ability or willingness to manage our state. He was an instant hero by promising millions of dollars here, and billions of dollars there. Nowhere was it apparent where all this money was going to come from. When backed into a corner, he first tried the silver bullet of casino gambling. When that didn't work he turned to an increase in taxes, fees and tolls all at the expense of taxpayers. In addition, what taxpayers don't know is that there were all kinds of additional hidden "taxes" piggybacked onto legislation passed through the legislature. He is now in the process of squeezing essentially any money he can out of the taxpayers of Massachusetts.

The June 29, 2009 report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities showed a fiscal year 2010 pre-budget shortfall of $5 billion. This is now all coming out of the hide of Massachusetts taxpayers. Yet both parties of the legislature, with few exceptions, have essentially stood silent. Where is the voice of the people? Finally, someone in responsibility has spoken up. Treasurer, Timothy Cahill, has a bird's eye view of the states finances and is not only speaking up but is going to do something about it. He has stated what should have been obvious to all: "We're spending too much and taxing too high. I think we could have cut more and staved off that tax increase". He also said he would have balanced the $27 billion state budget. How refreshing!

If Timothy P. Cahill runs for governor based upon fiscal responsibility and common sense management of our state he will win in a landslide. Governor Patrick warns he must bring his A game. Well he doesn't have to bring any "game", he just needs to properly represent the citizens of our state, that are not being represented by the current administration, nor the current legislature, for that matter.