Now lets all calm down...what the Repubs and Talkies are doing in their exploitation of the Laguer issue should be no surprise. The Repubs are loosing and when they are loosing they hit below the belt... what else is new? If they were not yelling about the Leguer issue they would have found something else to panic and frighten voters with. These cheap shots are to be expected and the rational, calm but firm explanation is the strong leaders proper response. Remember, the Repubs and talkies feed on panic and fright and its important, if not essential, for the Dems not to take the bait and sink to their level. Also, panic attacks such as the Leguer furor will irritate and turn off as many or more voters as it frightens into voting not for Patrick and Murray. Many voters will see this for what it is and will be turned off by irrational scare tactics from the Right - remember this is Massachusetts not ...
I would suggest:
1. Don't forget and please do point out that what Patrick and Silber and many others were doing was supporting Leguer's and everyones right to fair legal process and the precious right to a proper jury trial - a right that goes back over 700 years and one of the main rights for which we fought the Great Revolution in 1776. Even if you disagree with Patrick's actions and positions on this issue - he did no wrong and should not be shy about it or be defensive about it. As a well trained lawyer he was concerned about what all lawyers should be concerned about - proper judicial and legal proceedings for all citizens.
2. Tacticallly, time to rollout Murray on this issue. Murray speaks well and has made an effective point in his ads and speeches on how the Romney-Healy administration has removed over 500 cops from our streets. As a Mayor he can speak convincingly and with passion and expereince on how Romney-Healy have been actually weak and indifferent on the so called "crime and safety" issue. Minds well have Murray slam Hillman on the favors he has tried to get for his crony criminals while he's at it. Let Murray lead with some toughness - he can handle it and if he wants to be Lt. Governor he needs to do it. Use him - thats what he's there for.
3. Again, don't over react on this issue - its what the Repubs want - its their "game" - Patrick is better than this. Relax...breathe....
