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October 15, 2010

Hangin' With Sean Bielat
— Ace

Sorry for long gap here. I'm at a studio in Revere, MA where Ladd Ehlinger, Jr. is shooting an ad for Bielat.

I can't really give you good quotes because it really was just saying hello. But he's a nice guy, and was familiar with the campaign motto "When he's not killing people he's building robots." (The killing "people" was the original before readers suggested changing it.)

I don't know if I can say this but I can't imagine it will hurt that much: I hear tell that unpublicized polls (conducted by outside groups and the NDCC (the Democrats) put the race at 3-5 points -- or closer.

You know who's here? The New York Times, doing a story on internet advertising. One print reporter, one photographer, one videographer.

I have vid of Ladd shooting this but I have to clear it with him to run on the site because he's very embargo-y about not giving away the ad.

Speaking of Bielat, more details of tomorrow's GOTV effort are up now at bethewave2010.com. Basically, it's what I already announced: Phonebanking at Bielat's Newton HQ from 1 to 6. The unknown thing is where we're having lunch at 12; I have to ask a local where a good cheap place would be nearby.

Here's the address:

Newton Office
381 Elliot Street
Newton, MA 02464

Again, not sure where lunch will be, still have to figure that out. Somewhere nearby.

Figure we'll go to 6 and then grab drinks someplace close.

Oh: Bielat will be holding a rally in Foxboro on Saturday from 2 to 4. That's not a problem, I don't think, because anyone attending probably will already be highly motivated to vote for him. We'll be calling the people who aren't so highly motivated, and bossing them around to vote.

And Oh! A lot more events all over the country have been added at Be the Wave. Bieltat's not the only one running.

A lot of upsets a-brewin' -- make it happen.

Posted by: Ace at 11:21 AM | Comments (30)
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1 hmmmmm

Posted by: elspeth at October 15, 2010 11:24 AM (0AkWH)

2 Did you ask Sean if he likes pudding?

Posted by: Voltaires Crack at October 15, 2010 11:25 AM (TZI/v)

3 What is a Restraining order?

Posted by: garrett on jeopardy at October 15, 2010 11:25 AM (ptT3g)

4 Shit, we're already thinking about 20,101? That's even an off-year election.

(at least the hotlink was done correctly)

Posted by: Editor at October 15, 2010 11:26 AM (pUfK9)

5 Oh yeah, and you Seattle types... we have one listed on the BTW2010 site. It's mostly for fun so sign up.

Posted by: Editor at October 15, 2010 11:27 AM (pUfK9)

6 We gotta wait 18,000 years for a wave? Geesh!

Posted by: lorien1973 at October 15, 2010 11:27 AM (IhQuA)

7 God I hope Ace had a flea dip before he went to Mass..

Posted by: garrett at October 15, 2010 11:28 AM (ptT3g)

8 eeew, Revere.

Posted by: Maloderous at October 15, 2010 11:28 AM (wL8I+)

9 Just be sure there's lots of pudding at that lunch.

Posted by: cthulhu at October 15, 2010 11:28 AM (/0IOT)

What is a Restraining order?

Okay now that's just funny shit right there.

Posted by: laceyunderalls sober but unable to stop giggling at October 15, 2010 11:29 AM (pLTLS)

11 Will there be ninjas? How about ewoks... or ewok ninjas!

Childlike angry ninja ewoks.

_{Heroes in a fur suit.}

Posted by: Dr. Stupid at October 15, 2010 11:30 AM (wvPa/)

12 Ace - Hoping to get up to Mass for tomorrow. (Will probably drive up tonight.) How are you planning to get people together for the lunch thing? Are you going to meet at HQ before hand?

Posted by: Have Blue at October 15, 2010 11:33 AM (mV+es)

13 18,000 years? The wave isn't going to hit for another 90,000 years. I'm truly a conservative, but face it, it's just not going to happen before then. Check out the polling data.

Posted by: Greg? at October 15, 2010 11:33 AM (oLT/p)

You're in Barney's district?

Watch your cornhole, bud.

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at October 15, 2010 11:36 AM (AskuI)

15 Sean Bielat is the fifth Cylon!

Posted by: EC at October 15, 2010 11:41 AM (mAhn3)

16 "When he's not killing people bad guys he's building robots."

Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at October 15, 2010 11:50 AM (fxACH)

17 Union Street in Newton Center is a good lunch spot.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 15, 2010 12:00 PM (3Ja7K)

18 A lot of people are interested in knowing if the mascu-bots come with a variety of attachments or if that is something that would need to be purchased separately. Quick follow up question, let's say that one of these mandroids were to trip over a bench or pommel horse and become tangled in some ropes and immobilized. How long would it quiver and struggle in vain against its restraints? Also, do they sweat or is there some other type of cooling system? Thank you in advance for your reply.

Posted by: Farney Brank at October 15, 2010 12:03 PM (+lsX1)

You know how they spell "rooster" in MA?

R O R C E S T E R

Posted by: rdbrewer at October 15, 2010 12:20 PM (nD/vY)

20 >>> How are you planning to get people together for the lunch thing? Are you going to meet at HQ before hand? I will post the lunch place sometime today. I'll figure it out. Maybe it would just make sense to meet right at the HQ? If any locals have an idea let me know. Like something easy., something cheap.

Posted by: ace at October 15, 2010 12:34 PM (JPBpS)

21 Too bad you weren't in Revere when the weather was better. The Brazilian babes like to wear next to nothing on the beach there.

Posted by: logprof at October 15, 2010 12:37 PM (BP6Z1)

22 I signed up for an event in IL for Adam Kinzinger!

Posted by: Robin at October 15, 2010 12:41 PM (VY112)

23 John Dennis is running against the real witch, San Fran Nan, and has a money beg up. Not sure where the polls are on this one, although it would be sweet to see her have to at least make a nod in Dennis' direction. Also RCP has Dems down to 123 safe from 126 earlier today.

Posted by: SJR2 at October 15, 2010 12:48 PM (oCbCP)

24 But, what does Sean think of the Ewok posters?

Posted by: Pipe Barackage at October 15, 2010 12:57 PM (7hLbV)

25 http://repealneal.eventbrite.com If you want to get rid of Richie Neal and live near the Massachusetts Second district, let me know!

Posted by: Jeff at October 15, 2010 01:57 PM (zl36u)

If Ace is reading this - BBQ sounds good.

SiM - Any input on a place to grab drinks in the evening?

Posted by: Have Blue at October 15, 2010 01:59 PM (mV+es)

27 @30 Yeah, the New Hampshire state liquor stores

Posted by: Maloderous at October 15, 2010 02:35 PM (w4442)

28 Hey Ace, There's quite a few good options for lunch in Boston. I hear UBurger's supposed to be a good chain, though I'm ashamed as a Bostonian to not have eaten there yet. Boston Beer Works is medium priced, but they've got a huge menu of excellent food, and the portions are very generous (their nachos strike fear in the heart of all but the bravest). Or, if you want to get crazy, lunch at a university dining hall such as Northeastern University's is open to the public, and costs around 10-15 bucks for excellent buffet style food (NU's got one of the best dining halls in the country).

Posted by: Chris B. at October 15, 2010 03:14 PM (GT1x2)

29 See you in Newton, Morons

Posted by: fluffy: Have pudding, will travel at October 15, 2010 05:05 PM (4Kl5M)

30 Ace, good meeting you today!! I know you stressed NEARBY the Norton Bielat office so my recommendation to you is: Panera Bread (with WIFI!)

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