Murray Ultimate Hypocrite
Murray 20 years us enough; let's give Keyes a chance
Keyes Announces Small Business Bill of Rights
Keyes: Melissa’s Bill Should Have Been Passed Sooner
Looking downballot in Massachusetts: Tom Keyes
Keyes Wants To Put a Stop To Driver's Licenses For Illegal Immigrants
Keyes' interest in Senate is encouraging news
March 16, 2012
We are pleased to learn that Tom Keyes is considering running for the state Senate.
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Cape Cod Times Letter to the Editor
Keyes Disappointed Murray Refuses To Create An Independent Commission On Redistricting, Sandwich—Today Tom Keyes, former Delegate and Deputy Speaker to the Barnstable County Assembly, criticized Senate President Therese Murray for failing to appoint an independent commission on redistricting. “I am greatly disappointed that Senator Murray would not put the interests of people ahead of political considerations. Clearly she is more obligated to Beacon Hill insiders than the people of her district,” said Keyes.
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Press Release, February 7, 2011
Keyes: Why Would Anyone Believe Terry Murray? Keyes Calls Murray Attack Ads Pathetic Sandwich—Today Tom Keyes, Sandwich’s Delegate and Deputy Speaker to the Barnstable County Assembly and Republican candidate for State Senate in the Plymouth & Barnstable District, criticized Senate President Therese Murray’s new attack radio commercials.
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Keyes Holds Murray Accountable, Keyes Releases Radio Ads, Sandwich—Today Tom Keyes, Sandwich’s Delegate and Deputy Speaker to the Barnstable County Assembly and Republican candidate for State Senate in the Plymouth & Barnstable District, has launched radio ads holding Senate President Therese Murray accountable for her statements on illegal immigration.
Read More... Press Release, October 24th, 2010
An In depth View of the Debate in Falmouth, Courtesy of the Bourne Enterprise,Cape residents packed the Morse Pond auditorium on Wednesday night to hear a debate between two Republican challengers trying to unseat two entrenched Democrats in the state Legislature.
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Tom Keyes in The Barnstable Patriot, Plymouth And Barnstable State Senate, For Tom Keyes, state government is an irresistible turnaround opportunity. The Sandwich efficiency consultant, who serves as deputy speaker of the county Assembly of Delegates, says people he's spoken to in his state Senate campaign are "frustrated by the state's never-ending rising debt that's just not sustainable. It's time for fiscal responsibility."
Read More... Eward F. Maroney October 21st, 2010
Senator Murray's Actions Speak Louder than Words, Murray Shows True Colors on Supporting Businesses, Murray Ducks another Debate. Sandwich—Today Tom Keyes, Sandwich’s Delegate and Deputy Speaker to the Barnstable County Assembly and Republican candidate for State Senate in the Plymouth & Barnstable District, criticized Senator Therese Murray for refusing to debate in front of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce.
Read More... October 18th, 2010
Thank Senate President Murray for a Cape Cod Casino, Day 75 of Murray Holding Casino Bill Hostage Sandwich—Today Tom Keyes, Sandwich’s Delegate and Deputy Speaker to the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates and Republican candidate for State Senate in the Plymouth & Barnstable District, hopes the people of Cape Cod and the Islands want casinos in their backyards because it might happen due to Senate President Therese Murray’s failure to pass the casino bill.
October 14th, 2010
Boston Globe says Therese Murray Can find No Comfort, Murray Stretching for New Resources PLYMOUTH — On Beacon Hill, Therese Murray is a historic and powerful figure, the first woman to preside over the Senate and one of three major players who can make or break any potential law or spending decision.But here in her district, which stretches from Pembroke to Upper Cape Cod and is among the most conservative in the state, she has another label to contend with: Democrat.
Boston Globe, Noah Bierman
October 13th 2010
Keyes Will Revive the Economy, Day 73 of Murray Holding Casino Bill Hostage Sandwich—Today Tom Keyes, Sandwich’s Delegate and Deputy Speaker of the Barnstable County Assembly and Republican candidate for State Senate in the Plymouth & Barnstable District, announced some ideas for reviving the economy while also criticizing Senate President Therese Murray’s failure to help put people back to work.
Press Release, October 12th, 2010
Keyes says Casino Bill Prime Example of Failed Murray Leadership, Murray Mess Up Costing Us Jobs Sandwich—Today Tom Keyes, Sandwich’s Delegate and Deputy Speaker to the Barnstable County Assembly and Republican candidate for State Senate in the Plymouth & Barnstable District, criticized Senate President Therese Murray’s lack of leadership on the casino gambling bill.
Press Release, October 4, 2010
Keyes says Murray is Completley Wrong on Illegal Immigration, Click here to view Murray's video Sandwich—Today Tom Keyes, Sandwich’s Delegate and Deputy Speaker to the Barnstable County Assembly and Republican candidate for State Senate in the Plymouth & Barnstable District, criticized Senate President Therese Murray’s statements on illegal immigration. He urges everyone to watch Therese Murray to hear her own words.
Press Release, September 28, 2010
Keyes calls for Debates with Murray, Lets Talk! Sandwich—Today Tom Keyes, Sandwich’s Delegate and Deputy Speaker to the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates and Republican candidate for State Senate in the Plymouth & Barnstable District, called for a series of debates with Senator Therese Murray.
“It is time to talk. As Martha Coakley said, everyone on the ballot deserves to be heard. Debates are the best way for voters to make an informed choice,” stated Keyes. “Let’s talk about taxes, spending, rules reform, health care, education, and the economy. Each of these important issues deserves more than a thirty second sound bite.”
Tom Keyes Announces Plan to Legislative Reforms, The Keyes to Good Government Sandwich—Today Tom Keyes, Sandwich’s Delegate and Deputy Speaker to the Barnstable County Assembly and Republican candidate for State Senate in the Plymouth & Barnstable District, announced an 8 point plan for cleaning up the operations of the state legislature which Senate President Therese Murray has failed to do.
Press Release, September 22, 2010
Plymouth Daily News reports on Tom Keyes, The Plymouth Daily News reported that Senate President Murray received 1,400 fewer votes than Keyes after Tuesday's Primary - Neither Plymouth and Barnstable Senate District candidate faced opponents for their respective party nominations, an interesting development occurred from the votes cast this past Tuesday primary elections. In what looks to be her toughest challenge since 2004, Senate President Terry Murray received 1,400 fewer votes from Democratic Primary voters compared to GOP opponent and former Sandwich Selectman Thomas Keyes.
Whether this is due to an enthusiasm gap between the two parties this year or do to other reasons, according to RedMassGroup.com publisher Rob Eno, this could be a sign of trouble for the Senate President.
Keyes got more votes in every town except Kingston. This includes Murray's hometown of Plymouth where he received a 366 vote margin 2,986 to 2,620. To read Eno’s assessment click here.
Tom Keyes Wants Drivers Notified on License Expirations, Keyes will file legislation requiring the Registry to Notify Drivers —Today Tom Keyes, Sandwich’s Delegate and Deputy Speaker to the Barnstable County Assembly and Republican candidate for State Senate in the Plymouth & Barnstable District, announced that when elected he will file legislation requiring the Registry of Motor Vehicles to notify drivers when their licenses are going to expire.
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Press Release, September 15, 2010
Senate President Murray spends heavily as opponent calls her vulnerable Boston — For nearly two decades, Senate President Therese Murray has crushed Republican opponents vying for her seat on Beacon Hill.
Her hold on what had previously been safe Republican territory has been so strong – and the GOP so weak – that no one has stepped in to challenge her since 2004.
But 2010 is a different kind of year. Although Murray, a nine-term incumbent, has displayed a firm grip on her district, her latest challenger, former Sandwich Board of Selectman Chair Thomas Keyes, believes the conditions are ripe for an upset.
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The MetroWest Daily News
By Kyle Cheney/Statehouse News Service, September 9, 2010
Keyes Calls Military Ballot Waiver A Disgrace, Senate Candidate Criticizes Murray for Lack of Leadership on Counting Military Ballots—Today Tom Keyes, Sandwich’s Delegate and Deputy Speaker to the Barnstable County Assembly and Republican candidate for State Senate in the Plymouth & Barnstable District, criticized the Department of Defense’s waiver for counting Massachusetts military ballots and Senator Therese Murray for failure to take corrective action. Keyes wants to move the primary date to accommodate our military service members.
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Press Release, September 8, 2010
Tom Keyes Signs No Taxes Pledge, Senate Candidate Blames Murray for Sales Tax Hike —Today Tom Keyes, Sandwich’s Delegate and Deputy Speaker to the Barnstable County Assembly and Republican candidate for State Senate in the Plymouth & Barnstable District, proudly signed Citizens for Limited Taxation’s “No New Taxes” pledge.
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Press Release, September 1, 2010
Political Day at the Marshfield Fair - WATD interviews with Steven Dodrill
Listen to Part 1, Listen to Part 2
August 27, 2010
Political Potpourri - Keyes, who serves as deputy speaker of the county Assembly of Delegates, said his opponent “has not represented this area well” even though she has held powerful positions in the Senate. He cited “continually underfunded” Chapter 70 aid to local schools and criticized Murray for concentrating on “human services, big unions, and the cities” at the expense of the Cape.
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The Barnstable Patriot, July 17, 2010
Fundraiser at Oliveira’s for Tom Keyes - The Plymouth County GOP and the Pembroke Republican Town Committee have teamed up to host a reception in honor of Tom Keyes, state senate candidate, at Oliviera’s Restaurant. The event will take place on Wednesday, July 21st from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and will feature hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Oliviera’s is located at 300 Center St. in Pembroke. The suggested donation is $25. For more information contact Agatha at 774-208-3480 or agatha@votekeyes.com.
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Press Release, July 14, 2010
Pasta Dinner Fundraiser in East Sandwich - Kick off the summer and get out of the kitchen with a family night out. The Committee to Elect Tom Keyes is hosting an event for the whole family at the historic Grange Hall in East Sandwich on June 30th. A buffet dinner includes pasta, home-made sauce, meatballs, antipasto salad, and garlic bread and will be served from 6 to 8:00.
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Press Release, June 23, 2010
Meet and Greet at Beth’s Special Teas in Sandwich - Bring a friend, your questions and ideas and grab a cup of tea with Tom Keyes at Beth’s Special Teas, 16 Jarves St. in Sandwich from 2:00 to 4:00 on Friday, June 18th. Tom wants to hear from you about the issues that concern you most.
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Press Release, June 8, 2010
Glenn Kelly joins Tom Keyes Campaign - When golf pro and long-time Falmouth resident Glenn Kelly is not on the course this summer, chances are he will be out helping the Tom Keyes for State Senate Campaign. Kelly has agreed to be a Falmouth coordinator for Keyes.
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Press Release, April 29, 2010
Assembly Of Delegates Turns Down Raises For Itself - The Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates has chosen to forgo what some members viewed as a well-deserved raise in their annual stipend.
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The Enterprise
Michael C. Bailey, February 26, 2010
Tom Keyes Kicks Off State Senate Campaign - Tom Keyes will officially announce that he is running for State Senate in the Plymouth Barnstable District on Thursday. The Republican candidate plans to kick off his campaign with a celebration with his supporters, friends and family at the Plymouth Country Club, Plymouth, on April 8th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The public is welcome to attend and may contact Agatha at abodwell@comcast.net or visit the campaign website at www.votekeyes.com for more information.
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Press Release, April 6, 2010
OpenCape - Many big cities are abandoning large-scale wireless projects. That is not the case on Cape Cod, where a growing consortium of business and governmental leaders are pushing hard on Beacon Hill for the OpenCape initiative.
OpenCape would build a network to serve both public and commercial needs. The nonprofit Open Cape Corporation Board of Directors has completed preliminary work in corporate formation, engineering, and business planning; and it has obtained seed funding to move the concept forward.
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Cape and Plymouth Business, March 24, 2008
Republican kicking off bid to unseat Murray - April 04, 2010 SANDWICH — Republican Thomas Keyes of Sandwich is scheduled to hold a campaign kick-off party Thursday to begin his bid for the Plymouth and Barnstable District Senate seat held by Senate President Therese Murray, D-Plymouth.
The party is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Country Club, 221 Warren Avenue in Plymouth.
Cape Cod Times
K.C. MYERS, April 4, 2010
Assembly Passes Tax Cut – Tom Keyes, left, deputy speaker of the Assembly of Delegates, chats with Henry DiGiacomo, CEO of the Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors, during a break between county meetings May 20.
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The Barnstable Patriot
By Patriot Staff, May 22, 2009
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