Sean Bielat: A Pattern of Deceit

Have you ever noticed that whenever Sean Bielat’s name comes up among Republicans in the 4^th Congressional district about the race, we’re left with the impression they all think Sean is “the man”, that can and will finally bring some sanity to the Massachusetts Congressional delegation. Unfortunately, it’s not because they believe his campaign create's excitement or that the former New York democrat is the strongest candidate.  No, not by a longshot friends.  In fact, after much contemplation and soul searching, I've come to the conclusion that it has more to do with the fact they think everyone else thinks he's the strongest candidate, and therefore don't want to give the wrong answer. (Oh boy)

So, if that's the case, then the next most obvious question following that mystifying glimpse into the mindset of  a RINO is why do these MA GOP 11 percenters think that way?  What is it they know, that gives RINO insiders such a feeling of inevitability and confidence, even after the former New York Democrat failed in his first attempt in 2010 at national political office, or for any office, for that matter,  during a year in which  the very vulnerable Barney Frank, lagging far behind Bielat in cash donations  was his for the taking. 

It’s a question I’ve struggled with for two years until recently, when the Bielat campaign announced on May 2, 2012 that  Sean had miraculously surged in the polls,  almost overnight,  against Joe Kennedy’s Great Grandson and the magical Kennedy name, and was now only 12 points behind after trailing 60 percent to 28 percent in February.  

Sean’s explanation for the unbelievable turnaround (and the key word there is "unbelievable)  was Joe’s inept reply that the crisis at the pumps was caused by “cheap oil”, which makes about as much sense as Sean Bielat saying Roe vs Wade was settled law during the 2010 campaign, an answer even Barney Frank found incredulous, coming from someone who claims to be a conservative and had to disagree with him in a debate forum, if you can believe that. (See video in the right column of debate excerpt between Sean Bielat and Barney Frank)

So what's the answer? Why do so many Republicans throughout the 4th think so many other Republicans  and Independents are backing Sean, when there really isn't any data to support that claim, except for the data that always seems to be released from the Bielat campaign itself. And Bingo I think that's the answer. Get my drift?

So far I don't have a horse in this race, seeing I've been moved to the 9th Congressional District due to redistricting, but I still care who represents our state in the House of Representatives. I want good solid tea party/true conservatives that will fit in with the other tea party representatives in the US  Congress, that will still, hopefully, be there to provide strong conservative opposition to liberal legislative initiatives along with conservative solutions to difficult problems. But if you allow me I'd like to get back to the question of the hour.

Why does the mere mention of Sean Bielat's name, who was unheard of before in MA politics before 2010,  stir such hope and confidence within the ranks of the MA GOP establishment, whenever his name is mentioned?

Is it because he once served as a Lieutenant in the US Marine Corps, that’s right Lieutenant not Major as his staff consistently refers to him using his present rank in the Reserves, which is inappropriate and incorrect usage in public when  not referencing the Reserves, leaving the impression one is referring to his rank on active duty?

Is it because he had a great liberal education at Harvard University?

Is it because he grew up in New York as a democrat and recently switched political parties?

Is it because he never even ran for a single public office, including dog catcher, before he ran for a national office?

Is it because he favors the legalization of marijuana?

Is it because he's such a charismatic campaigner"? (note the sarcasm)

Is it because he runs for the tall grass, whenever the subject of abortion , gay marriage, or willingness to make a "no new taxes" pledge, comes up?

Or could it be…just possibly…because of a pattern of deceit. That’s right, a pattern of deceit that caught unsuspecting republicans and well intentioned conservative media personnel with their pants down in 2010  and once again in 2012? 

Before I answer that lets take a look at who we're dealing with in Sean Bielat. 

Travelling down memory lane to September22, 2010, Sean's people put out a press release stating that he trailed Barney Frank 48-38, and lead 51-34 among Independents. Sounds pretty good, doesn't it?

Bielat lost that race in November 53-44. That was a good showing, if you discount the incumbent's reputation, the fervor of the Tea Party, the huge money advantage Bielat held, and the anger we all felt over Obamacare.

If you throw all those factors in along with the fact very few republicans and independents, could  understand why Barney  wasn't out of office already in 2010 and wearing a fashionable orange jump suit, for his role in the FANNIE MAE- FREDDIE MAC debacle that brought the US economy to it's knees, just before a presidential election, then it's difficult to understand why Bielat not only didn't defeat Barney Frank, but why he didn't kick his butt all the way back to his lover's marijuana garden in Maine, or his basement-brothel for young boys in the DC burbs..  

In other words, in the perfect year with the perfect situation, Bielat blew it, and he blew it big time, but the dirty little secret,  those of us in opposing campaigns suspected all along, was that Sean Bielat was an exceptionally weak candidate to begin with, which became obvious to anyone who didn't have a horse in the race, during his appearances on the Laura Ingraham and the Sean Hannity shows during the 2010 campaign, as well as during the debates against Barney Frank himself when Barney made a stronger case for the social conservative position on abortion than Bielat did, much to the shock of conservatives around the entire District, who began regretting that he had been selected as the Republican Party nominee by the voters in the 4th District's State Primary.

Point of fact many social conservatives did sit that election out, despite the fact they despised Barney Frank. Although it's difficult for "the country-clubbers" to understand, sometimes principles matter more than winning an election does to Christian and social conservatives, which is why Bielat's statement in the Boston Herald recently that he felt he had a better chance this time around because the 4th District is more conservative now due to redistricting, is somewhat laughable.

If that is true, the redistricting should actually work to the advantage of Dr David L Steinhoff (R), seen in the photo below,  a dentist, from Fall River, MA., who recently announced he's stepping into the race, as well,  and appears to be a strong conservative, who doesn't run from social issues either (How's that for a change of pace, gang ?. .

Unlike Bielat, Steinhof has pledged not to vote for any more legislation calling for taxes, or tax increases.

Perhaps if Bielat hadn't run like a chicken with it's head cut off from opportunities to debate his primary opponent, Earl Sholley in 2010, he might have been better prepared to stand up to Barney than he did as well as solidify his positions on the issues. Anyway  back to these mysterious "internal polls"....

Sean Bielat's habit of releasing the results of his own internal polls, which almost always portray a tight race via a campaign press release strains his credibility to say the least. I mean, when you think about it, you have to wonder why he would need to do that if the data on the results were indeed factual and as favorable to his campaign as it always appears. While "internal" usually means a poll not meant for public consumption, that clearly is not the case here, and the RINO establishment and the media seems to be taking the bait, hook, line, and sinker, once again. But not everybody....

Does Sean Bielat really expect us to buy into this "polling" nonsense? Apparently he does, which is simply another reminder that the kid is not even close to being ready for prime time yet. It's also unclear whether these polls are scientific, or even real, considering that the mysterious polling company is keeping the details of how the data was ascertained to themselves.

That should raise a flag right there, don't you think? Usually a polling company is more than happy to release this information as it's good for their business, especially if it helps their clients in such a favorable way as this poll obviously did.

Compare the web site of OnMessage, Inc with a site like Rassmusson Reports and you’ll understand why I’m just a “tad” suspicious of the company, which appears to look more like a public relations firm, which actually makes sense and causes me to be even more suspicious of their so called “internal polls”. The site is hardly warm and fuzzy looking, nor does it seem willing to share it’s polling information with the public  the way Rassmusson and other professional polling outfits do. 

In conclusion, the truth, Mr Bielat,  is that no poll can make a candidate electable, and no piece of propaganda can make a Republican vote against his or her interest, so you would be well advised to remember that,  before you decide to release the results of another one of your preposterous "internal polls".

Sources:

Poll Shows Joe Kennedy III's "Celebrity Advantage" Evaporating (May 2, 2012)

Sean Bielat: Joe Kennedy III falls short of "myth"

Bielat's Troubled Voting Record