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State rep. hopefuls highlight differences in debate
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| Contributor | 日本語 Karl Rove |
| Last Edited | 日本語 Karl Rove Feb 13, 2008 08:27pm |
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| News Date | Thursday, February 14, 2008 02:20:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | By NICOLE MARTINEZ
MELROSE — Old school versus new school. That was a point reiterated Tuesday as Democrat Katherine Clark and Republican Mark Hutchinson attempted to highlight their differences as they seek the 32nd Middlesex seat in the state House of Representatives.
During a debate at the Roosevelt School, the public was given a chance to hear how each candidate would handle both the simple day-to-day situations and hot button topics while in office. The 32nd Middlesex district covers all of Melrose and half of Wakefield. The special general election for this position is March 4.
The debate was sponsored by the Melrose League of Women Voters, moderated by League member Anna Bastian and televised on MMTV.
Clark stood by her Democratic roots. She is pro-choice, against the death penalty and supports health care for all state residents. Clark made reference to her 18 years of experience as an attorney and her six years on the Melrose School Committee and also said she felt confident that she would be the best candidate to fill this position.
“The reason I am running for this seat is really for the commitment to these communities,” Clark said. “I feel that Melrose and Wakefield are at a real juncture and in need of real leadership.”
Clark referred to her experience working for the state as the General Counsel for the Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services and also in the office of the Attorney General Martha Coakley and feels that these are just a few reasons why she is the right candidate to serve in the House.
“I believe I have the experience necessary to do what needs to be done in Melrose and Wakefield,” she said. “This race isn’t about party, it’s about getting results for this community.”
Hutchinson stood by his hometown roots by making mention of his dedication and commitment to Melrose. Having been born and raised in the city, owning and running a small real estate business in Melrose with his sister, Linda, |
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