Diehl’s Senate campaign rolls into Springfield

Dec. 8, 2017 | G. Michael Dobbs
news@thereminder.com

Senate hopeful Geoff Diehl (right) is seen with supporters at a campaign stop in Springfield on Nov. 30.
Reminder Publications photo by G. Michael Dobbs

SPRINGFIELD – If he is elected to the U.S. Senate, state Rep. Geoff Diehl said he would take his office to the people.

Diehl revealed last week a used RV his campaign bought from Craig’s List that will serve as a campaign vehicle, but if he wins the Republican nomination and defeats Sen. Elizabeth Warren he will use it to travel across the states to see constituents.

Diehl and members of his campaign staff took the RV on the road last week for a series of visits. The trek included Lowell, Worcester, Cape Cod, Taunton, Attleboro, Dedham, Gardner, Fall River, New Bedford, Brockton, Framingham, Abington, Braintree and Springfield.

Five supporters holding a large Diehl for Senate sign greeted him at the Stop & Shop Plaza on Liberty Street. The appearance of the RV then drew several other resident who identified themselves as supporters.

Part of the wrapping on the RV indicates Diehl’s involvement in a legislative effort that reversed automatic gasoline taxes in the Commonwealth.

The candidate commented that his was a “thrifty campaign” and that the wrapping of the RV was partly donated.

Inside Diehl said that voters with whom he has spoken have noted concerns with veterans issues. “They feel the Veterans Administration (VA) is not working for them,” he said. Diehl has released a ten-point plan to address veterans’ issues that includes: “ensure that every Veteran has the choice to seek care either at the VA facility or a private service provider of their choice; Increase the number of mental health care providers available to veterans; and expand opioid addiction clinics and treatment programs dedicated to veterans.”

He said he believes the VA requires “third party oversight.”

Diehl said he is in favor of the Republican tax reform plan, as he believes the “lower business tax will spur jobs in Massachusetts.”

He added he believes that “under-employment” in a problem in the Commonwealth with many people having to work several jobs and older workers unsure if they can retire.

Diehl is also an opponent of sanctuary cities and is in favor of immigration reform.

He added he would be returning to Springfield soon for a tour of Smith & Wesson.

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