The sad but simple truth is that Mz Dykema is a rather stereotypical Massachusetts Democrat - by which I mean all left-wing political agenda, union backed [bought and paid for] with a veneer of charm.

Until now she's had a real advantage - because she is perky and attractive, and that fools a lot of voters - who WANT to believe in her. And since many elderly voters are not computer savvy they get their news from the standard left-leaning rags.

So suddenly thanks to the internet - there is proof of an SEIU check.

Oops! Busted! Quick - return it - yesterday!. Quick, marshal the usual lieutenants to write letters claiming 'it was all a mistake'. Quick - more smoke, more dust, more blowing leaves, - pretend nothing unusual...

Why is this sad? Because this is what young Democrats learn in this state. They come to believe this is 'business as usual'. And the next generation goes down the same path.

On Tuesday - you subject your kids to more of the same.

OR, you can say 'ENOUGH' - and elect Marty!

Wow, what a sneaky cover-up. I watched the Hopkinton debate a few times. Carolyn absolutely lied when she said she didn't take any support from SEIU. Perhaps Carolyn is calling the Milford Daily News liars? Hmmm...and she also said she wasn't endorsed by the SEIU as well. However, SEIU's newsletter said they DID endorse her. Wow...way to run away from the facts, Carolyn!!! I don't want you as my State Representative.

Shane, nonsense, you have no idea what you're talking about. The proper procedure is to refuse the donation and to return the check uncashed. If you had the slightest idea what you're talking about, you'd know that.

On the Milford Daily News, you should try reading the article you've linked to. It says:

"Dykema notably eschewed donations from PACs or lobbyists during her campaign. She did benefit from nearly $8,000 of independent expenses by the state teachers' union, meaning, by law, the spending was not coordinated with her campaign.

"I really wanted to raise money from individuals in the community and that's completely what I focused on," she said. "My campaign, from the beginning, I envisioned as a grassroots effort. We had volunteer staff and kept it local and that was a theme through the fundraising efforts." "

Now we know. You're a right-wing ideologue without any principles. You're lying, not the Milford Daily News. Truth or fiction doesn't matter to you, only the mud you can sling.

Two of Marty's most ardent supporters have commented, and it behooves Lamb to prove that he's not using you and them as proxies to put forward an attack that could only come from people of low character.

Marty, do you approve of this? This is dirty politics. You're desperate for a game changer, but you don't have to lose what's left of your dignity.

Everyone should take careful note of which campaign lieutenant says 'every word Carolyn says is true',...and...

...that the powerful SEIU [2.1 million member union founded by communist Andy Stern] 'made a mistake'.

'Nothing to see here sheeple - just keep voting Democrat'.

At this point I'd be wondering if the lieutenant works for Dykema, - or for the SEIU...or both?

This really puts all the pieces together on how this works. Thanks, Mr. Hayes for shedding light on what's trying to be hidden.

People need to really look at who is paying for the mailers for a candidate. Look where it's coming from. With Ms. Dykema, it's from all outside groups, coming out of Boston. That's very telling. She's aligned with special interests and we see that with her voting record. She votes 95% of the time with the Speaker. Winthrop has nothing to do with Middlesex.

Quite a personal testimony, Lisa. I saw it all, and I just want to offer my sympathies for what you are dealing with and wish you all the best. There are heartless people who will go to any extreme but thankfully, most of the time, people don't make personal intrusions like they did on you. Please know that there is compassion for what you are going through.

These outside group mailers cost a whole lot more than a donation. Voters should really look at who is paying for mailers on a candidate. Where are they coming from, and ask what is the connection. Who is the candidate beholden to. With Ms. Dykema, all these mailers she puts in our boxes are from union groups or state Party. Voters can see she is beholden to Boston, not the district. Not good.

Marty Lamb does the right thing and sends his own mail. I love the musical talking card. That sure is creative and caught my attention. I keep it on the kitchen table and also took it with me to the retirees group meeting. It gets quite a positive reaction. Congratulations to the Lamb campaign for the best mailer I've seen and read. All the others I just glance at and trash. I don't even read at this stage. Way too much static. It's all the same after a certain point, and everybody keeps sending them, and I keep trashing them. The Marty Lamb talking card I keep ! It's a keeper !

250 residents in Hopkinton came out in print last week that include public leaders publicly support Carolyn Dykema.
Current and past selectman in Hopkinton and Holliston have publically endorsed Carolyn Dykema.
MWDN the largest news resource for the 8th district has endorsed Carolyn Dykema.
Republican Dan Haley of Holliston endorses Carolyn Dykema.

Where are the predominant usual very vocal local republicans in this district coming out to endorse Mr Lamb ....their NOT.
Lets see very few have even made minimal donations to his campaign either.

Where was Mr Lamb last night? off fundraisng in Framingham at Ken's after he signed in at the Holliston Special Town mtg then LEFT. It costs a lot of money to send musiccal flyers and pink letters (disappointed mine wasn't scented) and ploy for women voters.
People saw him sign and leave, it was sneaky, dishonest to make an appearance then leave and guess what that meeting is videod as well and his CM already released a press release with pictures at the fundraiser with his hand out and NOT in attendence at what could have possible been his 5th town meeing in nearly 20yrs to support the community he lives in.

Tues. 11/6 will prove who the citizens of the 8th district support for their community and to represent them again on Beacon Hill - I look forward to casting MY Vote along with constiunts noted above for Carolyn Dykema.

On Thursday evening, Candidate for State Representative Marty Lamb and volunteers did a standout outside the Holliston High School auditorium prior to the start of the Special Fall Town Meeting. Marty shook hands and greeted voters on their way in.-Lamb CM
Then he: SIGNED IN & LEFT TO GO TO A FUNDRAISER.

There are name calling posts directed at myself from the person you reference, others & now yourself. An insomnia moment I posted something I immedietly regretted & deleted. My post was wrong & admittedly so. Refencing it in strings is going to make people curious. Unlike some I dont hide behind an alias & appreciate yourself not taking jabs at my far from heartless character as well.

In regards to the special town meeting and Mr Lamb's lack of presence.
This has been a hot button about: lack of local involvement & poor attendence record at town meetings. Instead the release should have included a message like this: "Mr Lamb was disappointed not to be able to stay and participate in the rescheduled special town mtg in Holliston on 11/1. This meeting was rescheduled from 10/30 in the wake of hurricane Sandy and Mr Lamb had already a previous scheduled republican leaders event to attend but did his best to juggle his calendar this day with multiple committments." this statement then covers the question why in this circumstance. which was obvious but does need to be publicly stated. pr 101-who, what, when & why -his statement need the why regardless of assumed or obvious.

I still also, believe the opposing campaign needs to make a public statement against the trespassing onto private property, theft and destruction of democratic signs in the town of Holliston.
No statement leads to an assumed perception this behavior is accepted.

Examine what I said it was to the opposing party not the candidate. I did not trash an illness I posted a link to public record that unfortunately has been water cooler chatter for months. I regretted doing and deleting on my own accord almost immediately, less than 5 minutes. It wss in haste and response to retaliate at bullying, name calling and half truths. I am far from heartless and must not know me or how I try to always be an active giver in my community.

Also, check police bests the signs issue started prior to Sandy and in most represent democratic canidates (note plural not one single out).

Carolyn Dykema cannot be held responsible for when the SEIU recorded a returned check! She should be applauded for her commitment to a grassroots campaign. On the other hand, obnoxious musical mailings, fake newspapers, and pink "wife letters" make it hard to take Lamb's campaign very seriously....

Lawns signs for Scott Brown and Marty Lamb have been missing in Southborough since the middle of this past week, especially since Halloween. So, efforts are being made to replace. No one on the Republican candidate side is making a public fuss. Unfortunately, this kind of crap goes on every election cycle.

Mr Folkes,
I refernced to a letter on this platform from a Holliston DTC member noting this dishonest behavior and wanting this illegal behavior to stop. My plea was for a RTC to respond with a similiar comment. Sandy was pre Halloween so if it is increasing post that date it can not be the result of the hurricane as another poster mentioned. This is not crap; its tresspassing, theft and vandelism regardless of party.

Just late this afternoon thru social media Carolyn Dykema personally put out a request to please return a stash of missing campaign signs.
This is becoming very sad, regardless of election results - come Wednesday we are all still neighbors living in the same community.

The important fact is that this letter is a distortion and a smear.

Carolyn Dykema declined the SEIU's unsolicited contribution, and Marty Lamb partisans don't care what's true. They only care about trying to damage her with a mistake that someone else made.

It's completely despicable but par for the course they've taken since February.

Aah yes, 'distortion and smear'. Dykema votes 95% with Speaker DeLeo – and votes 'YES' on ALL UNION ISSUES, [including UNIONIZING day care centers] - but she is an innocent woman...

And the 2.1 million-member SEIU 'made an innocent mistake'.... They weren't recognizing, rewarding and buying another Mass Democrat... - just a mistake.

Nothing to see here people, - move along...

Well then they should be reporting it to the police. Ihave seen police beat reports mainly on thr D side and sl ss o I addressd a party not a canidate.

I trashed no one and the two of us are in a good place. Seems like something you heard third party isn't accurate.