After Marshall Horwitz wrote a wonderful letter about why the state needs new, effective GOP leadership in the House and why State Representative Lew Evangelidis should assume that role, the "Worcester Telegram & Gazette" instead publishes an "As I See It" column by Brian Burke. Titled "It is vital for GOP to find way to reverse state's one-party rule" (Tuesday, Dec. 30, p.A7) Mr. Burke makes some true and important points (except that as of 2009 we're down to 16 reps in the House, not 19) but neglects to use his pen to support a highly effective leader and vote-getter, State Rep. Lew Evangelidis. Mr. Burke states, "I have not yet heard anyone with an entirely satisfactory design for getting this done, but it is essential that we find a plan for making the state GOP viable once more and giving voters in the state meaningful electoral choice." Okay, Mr. Burke, I've got a plan. Instead of grabbing the limelight in today's paper, why didn't you point to the person who can lead Massachusetts Republicans out from the black hole? Rather than saying what we all know, why didn't you use your opportunity to offer a solution to the problem, rather than posing the situation, thus keeping yourself neutral in the leadership choice? All of us know the GOP is in dire straits. For one day, Mr. Burke, you had the pulpit and instead of using that platform to better the Republican party, you usurped it.
Massachusetts needs a leader who truly cares about the Republican party. Representative Lew Evangelidis is that man. He has the dedication, the perserverance, the common sense, the desire and the fortitude to work hard and to oppose the Democratic majority. Mr. Burke, you should have looked closer to home before writing your generic article that keeps you balanced between whoever is elected next House minority leader.
To read Dr. Horwitz's op ed piece, scroll down to the December 11 entry. To read Brian Burke's commentary, click on the link below.
http://www.telegram.com/article/20081230/NEWS/812300338/1054/OPINION
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