Given that Deb Goldberg is from Brookline and claims it as her own, this is nothing less than a shocking upset. (For the record, Andrea Silbert is ALSO from Brookline, but has since moved to Cape Cod.) It speaks volumes as to Goldberg's qualifications when the people who know her best do not want her to be elected.
The Tab editors summed up Silbert's qualifications this way:
Silbert impresses with her readiness to roll up her sleeves and get to work and with her progressive, grassroots style. She has a practical view of the limits of the lieutenant governor, yet a clear determination to negotiate a meaningful role. We are also not swayed by her opponents' claims that she lacks government experience. Her managerial background, ability to think on her feet and analytical skills give us confidence that Silbert could ably step into the governor's shoes, if needed.In an amusing turn, they also note the following about Ms. Goldberg:
And while Goldberg is campaigning under the slogan "people first," we can think of few events during her years as a selectman where that sentiment drove her decision-making. In fact, we think of a May 2003 incident when Goldberg was stopped for speeding and reportedly flashed her selectman's badge to avoid a ticket as more symbolic of her priorities.
That's the highest of comedy. Can you imagine that traffic stop? Just think about it for a second.... OK. Now, who you gonna vote for?
In other shocking news, the West Roxbury Transcript endorsed Tim Murray. The endorsement was based primarily on property tax issues. An important issue, for sure, but not a ringing endorsement given that they could have expounded more as their Brookline colleagues did.
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