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Alcombright Backs Coakley for Senate

09-25-2009

To the Editor:

Today I would like to offer my support for Attorney General Martha Coakley in the upcoming preliminary election among Democrats to fill the seat of the late, great Sen. Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy.

I went to school with Martha at St. Joseph's here in North Adams and she exhibited qualities even then that showed that she will make an excellent senator for the commonwealth of Massachusetts! I am very proud to support her in her bid for the Senate seat left vacant by the recent and tragic death of Senator Kennedy.

Martha has always exhibited compassion for people and a dedication to public service. Her commitment to helping people and to public service was evident long before she ever chose to run for elected office. As attorney general, Martha has worked quietly, but effectively, to ensure that her constituents get the best possible service from her and her staff. She will continue her efforts in support of real people and their real problems as our next Senator just as Ted Kennedy did for so many years on our behalf.

I simply cannot be more enthusiastic that, once again, North Adams has a home town candidate for an incredibly important elective office. We should all be proud of Martha. I know I am and I encourage all of you to get out and vote for Martha Coakley on Dec. 8, 2009.

Dick Alcombright
North Adams
Sept. 24, 2009

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