Sam Kelley endorsed Deval Patrick at Plymouth County League Dinner by: merbex March 19, 2006 at 08:03:41 EST

(The latest trail gossip, served fresh and tasty at BMG. - promoted by Bob) Sam Kelley at the end of his remarks allotted to him at the annual St Patrick's Day Dinner put on by the Plymouth County Democrat League endorsed Deval Patrick for Governorlast evening at Halifax Country Club. I was there and along with other Democrats from nearly every town in Plymouth County we gave both men a great ovation. Tom Reilly did not show nor did he send a representative to speak for him.

merbex :: Sam Kelley endorsed Deval Patrick at Plymouth County League Dinner

Tim Murray was there and made remarks; the ladies, Silbert and Goldberg, were no shows although Silbert did send a representattive to speak for her. Deval Patrick spoke and the energy is extremely high for him. He made the rounds to each table and many times got into lengthy conversations with those who showed an an interest in a topic. Phil Dunklebarger, the man who is challenging Stephen Lynch in the primary was also there but he did not make remarks. I spoke to Phil and asked how his campaign was going(I would not be in his district): he said the campaign was going great in those parts of Plymouth County that are included in the 9th District and that 15% of every door he knocks on in Southie the occupants have resided there for less than 9 months. Southie is changing. He says things are going great for him in Brockton. One more tidbit that bodes well for Patrick: a friend of mine was waiting in line at the bar and was wearing a Deval Patrick button. Another woman who was apparently waiting /watching her daughter(part of the Irish Step Dancing troupe) said to my friend "Is he going to be here?"pointing to her Patrick button. My friend said "Yes,he's already made his remarks" The other woman said"Oh, I really wanted to hear him speak. What I've read about him I like." My friend said "I think he's still here, you could probably go up to him and meet him" So, to Deval Patrick:You know you've connected when regular voters, not just activists, are trying to meet you.