More mindless pap from someone running for an office that votes on judges, who get lifetime big money jobs & power. She refuses to disclose what she truly stands for, who is really behind her. I have done my research, and agree with a previous poster Mike. He said he's read stuff on the Patch, etc and can not figure out why she thinks people should vote for her! She never says anything but silly talk. A red flag for sure. I am a proud Methodist Conservative though the leftists outnumber me here-its time for a change. I will ferociously defend faith in God, family values, duty, honor,country in a respectful manner. I call on all people of faith to join me in REJECTING the hard line left wing agenda of the Gay and Lesbian Political Action Committees, who want this seat so badly they have 2 candidates in the race! We need someone to say NO to Duval Patricks pattern of appointing hard left judges who run roughshod legislating from the bench. Take the recent horrific case of Andrew Goodman NYC. A savage homosexual animal, he was guilty of 48 counts of criminal sexual acts-the rape of young boys! Instead of a life sentence, New York state Judge Martin Murphy gave this cretin just 2 years! Like so many judges in the northeast, Murphy has a history of letting homosexual deviants like Goodman off easy. Nothing can be done, life tenure like Mass. God forbid GLBT candidates are elected-they would happily vote in more like Murphy at the behest of their handlers! Say NO to Duff & Epply!

It sickens me to read the homosexual vs the bible nonsense on this blog. As usual you Religious Right hide behind the bible to step on the views that you oppose, and bully those who speak contrary of what you interpret as what is right based on your religious blasphemy!  Check your facts, understand the issues, and know your candidates before you speak.
Since the early sixties, The Duff family has woven themselves into the fabric of what has made Peabody a 'World Class City' as it it today. These positive examples set by her parents have inspired Eileen Duff to continue to their work in "Public Service. Her education, experience, and compassion set her apart from the other candidates in this race. Duff has an open mind, the ability to listen, and can see both sides of an issue before rendering a decision, or formulating an opinion. In addition, she posses the intestinal fortitude to say 'NO' to those who's interest's are not for the good for the residents of the State. Ms. Duff has also given her free time to coach and support youth sports, helped Seniors with Medical Insurance issues, championed support for Special Olympics and has always been active in support of those with Downs Syndrome. She is not one to sit idle on the sidelines, and let misdeeds slip by. She is a person who get things done by rolling up her sleeves and digging in either by herself, or organizing and directing a team to get the job done!

I would like to see a Chick fil A open in town.

Well said, Eddie Doyle...and agreed! If you people feel so strongly about this, why don't you run against her? Don't want your skeletons to fall out of your closet? (Pun intended)

From Blog #2: Sounds like "Running Green" is Running Scared. The argument defending consenting adults in the privacy of their bedrooms applies to all consenting adults, including when engaging in incest (adults), polygamy and not just gay sex. There's nothing to fear if it's in the privacy of their own homes, right?

I never said that there was a causal effect, only that the argument could be applied to any private adult activity.
Who belittled or demonized anyone? Just being open-minded.

I guess some liberals (not calling you one, so relax) aren't as opened minded as the claim to be.

http://howiecarr.us/2012/08/03/in-case-youre-tempted-go-to-watch-girls-kiss-at-chick-fil-a/

I don't know about, Running Scared, but I'm afraid.

You're correct Laura. As Ann Coulter says,
"Words mean nothing to liberals. They say whatever will help advance their cause at the moment, switch talking points in a heartbeat, and then act indignant if anyone uses the exact same argument they were using five minutes ago."

First of all, Laura, I apologize for my choice of words. I was referring more to the general tone of these comments rather than to you specifically. I should have chose my words more carefully, and I apologize for not doing so.

Secondly, there is a difference between debating and yelling. If you want to explain the cons of gay marriage, such as believing that marriage isn't a partnership between two people and solely the union between a man and a woman, I have no reason to argue with you, even if I don't agree with you. That is a valid belief. However, to invoke the horrific event of a serial rapist to explain why someone such as Ms. Duff shouldn't be considered for office because of gay marriage is wrong, in my personal opinion.

And there is one thing that Ms. Brooks failed to mention in her post. Andrew Goodman was not sentenced to two years following conviction, but rather as part of a plea deal. I would look more towards the prosecutors who formed that deal rather than the judge, even if he deserves some blame for accepting it.

A Pache, if every person who held liberal beliefs was like that, I would agree with Ms. Coulter's quote. However, you are characterizing that population very broadly. It is similar to someone with liberal beliefs stating that all conservatives are hunters, meat eaters, and old rich guys. It isn't right and has no place in political discussion. Everyone is different, regardless of what they believe.

"Mike" posted, "your beliefs don't just stop at my front door, they stop at the front door of your church." But it's OK, for Gays to have a Kiss-in at a restaurant whose founder is expressing his free speech and religion. I wouldn't want to see heterosexual people behaving that way in front of families with small children just trying to eat lunch. Instead of the in-your-face protests and parades, keep it in the bedroom, and maybe people would be more accepting.