Thank you Mr Bailey! I get so frustrated with elected officials who think they can dip into the "bottomless pit" that thay must believe we have for pockets. In order to meet my budget, I must watch my spending and cut when necessary. I can't ask my boss for a raise because my budget is out of control. Likewise, it is wrong for tax rates to increase because spending is out of control. I like Mr Bailey's commitment to not increase taxes, let's hope that is possible to accomplish in this state.

Brian, I agree! I hope he is able to get the bi-partisan support to be able to follow through accomplishing this goal.

Jeff has a true understanding of fiscal responsibility and he'll treat our tax dollars like the valuable, hard-earned commodity that they are. We're all tired of careless, wasteful politicians mis-using our taxes as if they were playing with "house money." These times demand a responsible approach. Senator Timilty is right out of the old school of tax, spend and waste. Enough is enough, don't we all agree?

I have a real problem with any candidate who takes an oath which may conflict with his/her oath of office. Jeff Bailey is letting Grover Norquist dictate his actions should he be elected. Bailey's actions, if elected, should always be for what's best for his constituents. Rather than taking the "No New Taxes" pledge, he should strive to honor the impartiality that is explicit in the MA Senate oath of office.

From the Massachusetts Constitution: "I do swear, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the said commonwealth ....and that no foreign prince, person, prelate, state or potentate, hath, or ought to have, any jurisdiction, superiority, pre-eminence, authority, dispensing or other power, in any matter, civil, ecclesiastical or spiritual, within this commonwealth, except the authority and power which is or may be vested by their constituents in the congress of the United States: and I do further testify and declare, that no man or body of men hath or can have any right to absolve or discharge me from the obligation of this oath, declaration, or affirmation"
"I, (name), do solemnly swear and affirm, that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as : according to the best of my abilities and understanding, agreeably, to the rules and regulations of the constitution, and the laws of this commonwealth."

This should be a "no brainer." The price of gas has doubled in the past three years, along with the cost of a dozen eggs, a bag of cat food, and a hair cut. I canceled my cable subscription over two years ago, rarely eat in a restaurant, and reduced my driving to necessary trips only. Like most Americans, I simply cannot shoulder a heavier tax burden, be it State or Federal. Is Jeff Bailey the only one who "gets it?"

Thanks for signing this pledge! We definitely do not need any more increase in taxes. I hope that more people will continue to support this effort.