Chris Ledder
Chris Ledder is a former teacher who has also worked in accounting. Her interest in politics has encouraged her to write about the topic here and to be involved in local political elections. She writes from home with her loyal Shelties at her side.
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Marlborough, Massachusetts 2011 Elections Heat Up as Arthur Vigeant Considers a Run for MayorWhen a resident with limited name recognition announced his candidacy for Mayor, little buzz emerged. This changed when the President of the City Council announced a potential campaign and the Mayor failed to issue a statement that she is in the race. -
Jim McGovern Makes Last Effort to Hold His SeatThis election is in the hands of the voters.
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Danielle Gregoire Already Beginning the Blame GameDanielle Gregoire begins the blame game. Win or lose damage has been done.
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Danielle Gregoire's Campaign Takes a Turn for the WorseSurprise endorsement leaves State Representative race even more open than before.
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Massachusetts Has a Chance to Make a ChangeThe last minute scramble for votes has begun.
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Democratic Leaders Ignore Massachusetts VotersDemocrats in Massachusetts seem to be missing voter's core concerns. This could prove costly.Also published on:
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Gregoire Continues to Deny a Need for Legislative SuccessesThis election will demonstrate if voters expect results or if this is a district that gives rewards for trying and failing.
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Opinion: Jim McGovern's Constitution comment leads voters off message againJim McGovern's slip of the tongue did not indicate he has an issue with the Constitution. However, his continued statements about his constituents demonstrate a different story.Also published on:
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Danielle Gregoire Tells Voters She Could Be a RepublicanDanielle Gregoire needs to focus more on being a State Representative and less on amusing her loyal followers with jokes about her fiscal responsibility.
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Marlborough Hotel Tax Hike Sends Wrong MessageMarlborough should not be taxing one group of businesses to fund stimulus for others to come here. There is no evidence this program is working. Providing more funds is only wasting tax dollars that may be needed for other services later.
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Barney Frank and Sean Bielat Meet in DebatesDebates have allowed voters to focus on the two candidates in the race. As a thirty year Congressman, Barney Frank should have had the advantage in preparation and performance. The Congressman has yet to show any benefit from his experience.
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Lamb and McGovern Face Off Over the Tenth AmendmentVoters have come to expect heated debates and arguments in elections. However, when a seated Congressman starts calling his constituents "tenthers" for disagreeing with his interpretation of the Constitution, it may be time for a change.
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Barney Frank Continues to Lose Ground to Sean BielatSean Bielat has emerged as a candidate Barney Frank did not expect in this election. Frank is struggling to find campaign skills he has never needed to win an election.
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Barney Frank is Forced to Run a Real Campaign in 2010Scott Brown reminded the people that Ted Kennedy's Senate seat was the people's seat, not Kennedy's seat. Is Barney Frank's Congressional seat his or the district's?
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Thompson Challenges Eldridge in the Massachusetts State Senate Race for the Middlesex and Worcester DistrictIt is always an interesting race when a previous supporter challenges an incumbent. When that supporter crossed party lines to support the incumbent in the previous race, voters always want to know what happened to the relationship.
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Massachusetts Politicians Running on Their RecordsAs the election gets closer to a conclusion, candidates are asking voters to trust them with their votes. Incumbents are running on their records trusting that voters who voted once will elect them again.
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Massachusetts 2010 Ballot QuestionsThere are three state ballot questions for voters to decide in Massachusetts in 2010. Interest is high and people are talking about the initiatives and their potential impact on the state.
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Marlborough and the Community Preservation ActMarlborough residents are voting on a ballot initiative to adopt the Community Preservation Act. Voters have a great deal of information available to them that has not been discussed in the debate.
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Steven Levy and Danielle Gregoire on Pension ReformPension reform for state workers in Massachusetts is a challenging issue in any economy. Levy and Gregoire both talk about reforming the system to save it. Who actually has a plan?
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Charlie Baker Challenges Governor Deval Patrick in the Governor's Race in MassachusettsMassachusetts is gearing up for a race between Charlie Baker and Deval Patrick for the position of Governor of Massachusetts for the next four years. While the energy was with Patrick in the last election, will he hold the seat in a contested election?
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Marty Lamb Vs. Jim McGovern in the Third Congressional District RaceJim McGovern is an institution in Massachusetts politics. For years, Republicans have put limited efforts into finding candidates to attempt a run against McGovern. This year there was a change in Massachusetts politics creating a real political race.
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Steven Levy Challenges Danielle Gregoire in the Fourth Middlesex District State Representative RaceRepublican challengers have not fared well in taking long held Democratic seats in elections for the State House. However, this is not a normal political year. People are actively stating their intent to vote out incumbents.
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Massachusetts Votes on Education in NovemberEducation is one of many issues moving voters to the polls this election in Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Educators Abandon MCAS in Favor of Common Core StandardsMassachusetts had more to lose than most in adopting the Common Core Standards. Higher standards and parents support for the quality of those standards were lost. The gains are short-term federal financial assistance. Was this a good choice?
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Vintage and Out of Print Doll and Toy PatternsMany people take to the Internet to find vintage or out of print patterns for dolls and toys. Understanding more about the market place can make this venture a more successful one.
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Letter PeopleThere are retired and modern versions of the Letter People. Both are still in use today. The retired versions are still marketed and sold aggressively.
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King Richard's Faire Carver, MassachusettsKing Richard's Faire is a fall Renaissance festival held in Carver, Massachusetts. This season will run weekends from September 5-October 25, 2009.
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New Hampshire Tourist Attractions for the Young and OldNew Hampshire has a wide variety of tourist attractions and shopping options to attract travelers to the area. People can choose mountains, lakes, or ocean views.
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Curing the Common Cold Without DrugsThere are many alternative remedies for alleviating the discomforts of the common cold available to consumers. As with medications, confirm with a pharmacist or doctor that the remedies are safe with one's medical state when trying something new.
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Best Toys to Buy for Preschoolers that They Will Love and Learn by UsingChildren learn many valuable skills while playing with basic toys. We often forget to examine the learning.
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Massachusetts Communities Rally to Save TraditionsMassachusetts may be facing the worst economy in years, but three towns rallied private citizens and businesses to save cherished traditions.
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1776 the Musical: Restored Director's CutFor those who may be confused, 1776 is a musical that should be considered historical fiction.
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Massachusetts is the Place to Be on July FourthThere are lots of wonderful options to celebrate the holiday in Massachusetts.
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Teach to the Test or Teach to the Standards?The MCAS tests create a huge argument over testing. However, I would argue that people should be looking at the standards, not the test.
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Massachusetts Wedding Destination: The Martha Mary Chapel, SudburyHistorical atmosphere, peaceful location, and wedding photos that are recognizable to many people do to the popularity of the site. Does this sound at all appealing?
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Go Green with Big Results and Small Life ChangesSmall changes often lead to longer term benefits than unsustainable large projects.
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Accessing Help for Your Child in the Public School SystemBecoming educated taxpayer the legal rules and obligations the school system must operate under is challenging.
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Mary Had a Little Lamb and You Can Visit the School. Or Can You?There are several claimants to the title of the school to which Mary brought her lamb. Henry Ford insured the Redstone School, originally located in Sterling, Massachusetts and relocated by Ford to Sudbury, Massachusetts, is one of the best known.
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Don't Forget to Integrate Music and Movement in EducationDespite what we know about the power of music and movement strategies to increase memory and mastery of content we still are ignoring the need to increase their use at all grade levels
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Kimball Farm Ice Cream, Westford, Massachusetts:There are many places that evolve for the worse, Kimball's has shown that growth can enhance and encourage us to enjoy favorite places in new ways, while preserving what we loved about the old.
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Making Your Financial Future a Priority when Choosing a CollegeLong term financial planning is often left out of college planning by parents and students as they make that college choice. Debt is encouraged but few counsel parents and students on what effect that debt will have on their future options and prospects.
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Improving Education with Lessons Learned from School House RockMusic is a powerful memory tool that should be more frequently used in schools. Remembering how long the jingles from School House Rock have lingered in our society is a clear sign we can and should do more with music and learning.