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gloman - Agreed, aside from the term limits. I think the voters should always set the limits of one's public service on the local/municipal level.

fakescreenname -

#1 - There is no room for religious intolerance in our politics, in our public discourse, in our community or on this posting board. Astrid is a Quaker and you along with everyone in this district should respect that and her commitment to her faith. Such arguments only degrade your argument, your integrity and the overall decency of the people in the Essex 5th. Keep your trash talk in this regard to your own, bigoted self.

#2 - The tax issue is a legitimate concern, though she has addressed it to some extent. This is an issue that should be questioned further as the campaign continues.

#3 - Not sure about the law practices, but that is definately an issue of commitment that should be questioned as well.

#4 - AMF's support of Healy is also a legit issue, but don't forget that Mayor Bell--a fairly loyal Democrat who supported John Kerry in '04 and is currently working for/volunteering for Obama--also endorsed Healy in '06. But regardless, one should still question her on what personal values she holds that define her as a true democrat. Someone should tell her quoting Bobby Kennedy just isn't going to cut it honey.

BUT--As it is, we already have a State Representative who is a closet Republican, with his opposition to abortion rights and gay marriage, while stupidly supporting prayer in our schools. At least with AMF, we would benefit from new, historically effective energy in the State Rep. seat.

#5 - Again, quit with the bigoted comments regarding the PoA. It only demeans you as a human being. A Chairman with lackluster energy and clout is MUCH WORSE than a possible rising star with the energy, ideas and intelligence necessary to draw attention to the issues facing our city and towns.

#6 - What the heck does his age have to do with him being honest? And yes, I do think he's staying in there so he simply can keep a job, and more so, in order to keep the seat in the family--why he didn't pass it off to Greg this time around, I just don't know. I think Tony missed the ship.

Honesty is something rare in politics, and Mr. Verga's quid pro quo driven decisions only reinforce that cynical perception of politics.

Again, the people of Gloucester, Rockport and Essex not only need better, we DESERVE better. There's no denying that.

always informative mya. keep up the good work.